Profile of Song Zuer, Star of 'The Prisoner of Beauty', After a Hiatus Due to a Tax Scandal and Regaining Popularity

Song Zuer was born with the real name Sun Fanqing on May 23, 1998, in Hongqiao District, Tianjin, China. After finishing first grade in elementary school in Tianjin, she moved with her mother to Beijing, where she completed her primary education in Haidian, attended Beijing Yuying Middle School, and briefly studied in the United States (Chicago) in 2014 before returning to China. In 2018, she was accepted into the Beijing Film Academy and officially graduated in 2022. On May 23, 2025, Song Zuer will turn 27 years old.

Song began her career as a child actress in the series The Sea and Sky Boundless (2005) and continued to act in various titles until 2016, when she reappeared in the comedy film Papa alongside Xia Yu. Her participation in the variety show Divas Hit the Road (Season 3) in 2017 opened more doors in the world of drama and film.

Her name rose to prominence through the epic fantasy drama 'Novoland: Eagle Flag' (2019) as Yu Ran, which received critical acclaim and high ratings, followed by a leading role in 'Guardians of the Ancient Oath' (2020).

In 2019, Song was included in the Forbes China 30 Under 30 Asia list, an award highlighting 30 individuals under the age of 30 with significant influence in their fields. This achievement solidifies her position as one of the most promising young actresses.

In August 2023, Song Zuer was embroiled in a tax evasion scandal involving tens of millions of yuan, with allegations of contract separation and payments through personal accounts to avoid taxation, leading several brands and television stations to suspend projects involving her.

As a result of the allegations, Song Zuer suspended all activities. The ready-to-air drama was postponed or withdrawn, endorsements were canceled, and she went on a hiatus for almost two years before the investigation results were released.

In August 2024, Song's studio announced that the tax authorities found no violations and she was cleared of all charges, reversing the negative narrative all this time.

After that, her drama, THE DEMON HUNTER'S ROMANCE officially aired on April 12, 2025, marking Song Zuer's return to the screen after two years.

Song Zuer once again captured the attention of Chinese drama fans thanks to the success of The Prisoner of Beauty, which started airing on May 13, 2025 and quickly reached the highest heat index on Tencent alongside Liu Yuning.

The success of The Prisoner of Beauty not only maintains its old fan base but also adds new followers on social media and streaming platforms, thanks to its chemistry with Liu Yuning and the intense family plot. Don't forget to watch The Prisoner of Beauty, if not now, when else?