Xu Peng Vacuums from the Acting World, Former CEO Actor Now Sells Vegetables at the Market

Kapanlagi.com - Shocking news comes from Chinese actor Xu Peng. The face known from various short dramas with CEO characters has decided to temporarily halt his career in the entertainment world. Now, he has chosen to return to his hometown in Shandong and help his family sell vegetables at the market.

This decision was made after the acting offers he received continued to decline. Xu Peng admitted that since finishing the filming of his last drama in March, almost no new projects have come in. According to him, this situation is closely linked to the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the production of short dramas in China.

1. Xu Peng's Current Activities

Every day, the 30-year-old actor delivers his grandfather's vegetable harvest to the market using the family's electric vehicle. Although this career change initially surprised those around him, Xu Peng claims he doesn't mind it at all.

For Xu Peng, acting is just a job. If there are no roles to play for the time being, he feels there's nothing wrong with earning a living in other ways. As long as the work is done honestly, he doesn't feel ashamed.

2. Xu Peng is More Admired

This attitude has actually made many of his fans admire him. After the news went viral, quite a few fans came directly to the market to buy vegetables or simply to cheer him on. Photos and videos of Xu Peng serving customers have circulated widely on social media and received a lot of praise.

Before his hiatus, Xu Peng was one of the more popular actors in the Chinese micro-drama industry. He was known for his roles as a cold and charismatic CEO, including in the drama BLOOD RIVER that aired in 2025. During his busy times, he was even said to have to shoot for 15-16 hours every day.

3. Changes in the Drachin Industry

The phenomenon experienced by Xu Peng is said to be related to significant changes in the Chinese short drama industry. Recently, more and more production houses are using AI to create micro-dramas because the production costs are much cheaper. In fact, recent reports indicate that around 122 thousand out of a total of 128 thousand short dramas released in the first quarter of 2026 were produced with the help of AI technology.

This change is also starting to impact many workers in the entertainment industry, including actors. Xu Peng's story is a real example of how technological advancements can drastically alter someone's career path.

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(kpl/pit)