Pluto Lilly

[Xiao Zhan Melons🍉 @xzmelons]

#XiaoZhan’s #LegendofZangHai has been nominated as best drama for the 33rd Golden Eagle Awards

[Xiao Zhan Melons🍉 @xzmelons]

OMG! #XiaoZhan even greeted in Cantonese! 🥹
He said he to be deeply moved, from the warm showed by the people (fans) on site and it felt like they painted the sky in red!
He also added that was worried about the weather

"Honestly, I’m deeply moved. I can feel your passion; it feels like you’ve painted the sky red. Thank you, thank you all. I’ve actually been really worried about the weather these past few days. I kept checking the forecast, and it kept predicting rain, so I kept wondering, 'What if it rains?' But thankfully, the heavens were kind to us today. We get to gather here at the beautiful Victoria Harbour, breathing the same air and feeling the gentle sea breeze. I hope that no matter how much time passes, we’ll always remember this very moment. Thank you, thank you all." 🥹

XIAO ZHAN IN HONG KONG #XiaoZhanYSLBeautyHK

[Xiao Zhan Melons🍉 @xzmelons]

Another Hong Kong media report d about #XiaoZhan’s appearance at a brand event at K11 MUSEA in Tsim Sha Tsui. Tens of thousands of fans flocked to the venue, creating a crowd scene rivaling New Year's Eve celebrations, necessitating crowd control measures. Coinciding with Qixi (Chinese Valentine's Day), this meeting marked a romantic encounter between Xiao Zhan and his fans XFX!

~ Xiao Zhan finally appeared to spend Qixi Festival with over 10,000 fans. Tsim Sha Tsui turned into a sea of ​​red, with crowds matching those on New Year's Eve. ~

Mainland China's top male star, Xiao Zhan, attended a brand event at K11 MUSEA in Tsim Sha Tsui today (July 19th) as the global ambassador for YSL Beauty skincare. Coinciding with Qixi Festival, over than ten thousand fans, affectionately known as "Xiao Fei Xia," stayed up all night to secure a spot, filling every possible vantage point to catch a glimpse of him. Due to the sheer number of people, the situation was comparable to a New Year's Eve countdown, and police implemented crowd control measures at the scene. Both the mall entrance and the Avenue of Stars were packed with fans

[Xiao Zhan Melons🍉 @xzmelons]

“ I can feel your warm; it feels like you’ve painted the sky red tonight! Thank you, thank you all! “

#XiaoZhan

[Xiao Zhan Melons🍉 @xzmelons]

I don’t know if you all recall that when #XiaoZhan arrived and Qingdao and #TheInfinite10Days was about to start shootings, it happened the weather phenomenon of red mist in the city. Many joked that it was destined and said it was an auspicious signal for the drama.
Well, now that the drama is going to wrap up, this phenomenon has happened again, and i’m not even superstitious 😶

[Xiao Zhan World ♥️ Adoki @Xiao_Zhan_World]

Xiao Zhan | A ten-year journey from ordinary to the top

In 2015, at 24, Xiao Zhan was still an ordinary designer, spending his days in front of a computer drawing design drafts, living a steady, quiet life. A phone call from a talent show changed the course of his life. The production team found him through a university teacher and invited him to take part in the show X-fire.

At that time, he was a complete amateur with no singing or dancing background, one of the older contestants on the show, with no management agency and no professional training. With nothing but his love for singing and a “just give it a try” attitude, he stood out among tens of thousands of competitors and became one of the sixteen trainees.

After entering the closed training camp, reality was far harsher than he had imagined. With zero dance foundation, his movements were stiff, he couldn’t keep up with the rhythm, and stretching and splits hurt so much they made him dizzy. He thought about giving up countless times. But the stubbornness in him wouldn’t allow him to quit halfway. If others practiced once, he would break it down into pieces and practice it over and over. When others rested, he stayed in the practice room training late into the night alone. On the security cameras, the last light was always his.

Intense training left his toenails bruised until they eventually fell off, and his knees swollen with fluid from repeated injuries. Still, he gritted his teeth and kept going, stepping onto the stage despite the pain.

For his first stage performance, Cruel Moonlight, he was so nervous his voice trembled, but his clean tone and sincere gaze caught the mentors’ attention. He gave himself the nickname “Hot Soda” — gentle on the outside, like warm water, but with a competitive, adventurous spirit inside. On the show, he treated every stage seriously and fought alongside his teammates, going from inexperienced and awkward to gradually finding his rhythm and footing; from a complete beginner to someone noticed by the audience, with his popularity crossing the 100 million mark. With no support and no way back, he completed the transformation from designer to trainee through sheer persistence.

In 2016, he officially debuted as the main vocalist of X-NINE and at the same time stepped into acting, starting as a newcomer in web dramas, quietly building up experience and honing his skills. In the years after debut, he remained steady and grounded, taking every small role seriously, accumulating experience and steadily shaping his mindset during the days when no one was paying attention.

In 2019, The Untamed brought him to the attention of hundreds of millions of viewers. The role of Wei Wuxian became iconic. Xiao Zhan’s portrayal was vivid and layered, capturing the character’s journey from youthful spirit to someone shaped by hardship, and it deeply resonated with the audience. The series quickly became a phenomenon, with consistently high popularity across platforms.

He rose to fame almost overnight, going from a relatively unknown actor working quietly to a top star with both widespread recognition and strong popularity. His Weibo following surged by tens of millions, and he gained the love and recognition of countless viewers.

After his sudden rise to fame, he remained clear-headed and humble. He didn’t let the fame get to his head, but continued to move forward steadily in both acting and stage work.

In September of the same year, his starring film Jade Dynasty was released and performed strongly at the box office, further proving his market appeal. At the end of the year, he made a guest appearance as Yan Bingyun in Joy of Life, leaving a strong impression with his cool, resolute presence.

In music and variety shows, he joined Our Song, partnering with Na Ying, where he showcased his solid vocals and range. His stage performances were widely praised. He also appeared on CCTV and major satellite TV galas, earning mainstream recognition for his sincere and composed stage presence.

In the commercial and fashion fields, his popularity and reputation rose in tandem. Within a short period, he secured dozens of brand collaborations, ranging from mass consumer goods to international beauty brands and high-end fashion, across a wide range of categories. He proved strong in both sales performance and brand trust. He was invited to attend an international fashion week, where his clean, relaxed presence and strong stage presence were well received by the fashion industry.

At the same time, he never forgot to spread kindness. He actively took part in public welfare activities, using his influence to encourage more people to support charitable causes and turn that goodwill into action. Faced with sudden fame, he remained grounded, focused on filming, worked diligently, and kept a low profile, turning every piece of recognition into motivation to move forward. Balancing popularity and ability, he stayed firmly on a steady path as both an actor and an artist.

From his breakthrough in the summer to the turn of the year, this period marked both a high point and a starting point in his career, as well as a key stage in staying true to his original intentions and moving forward steadily. Until the public opinion storm in February 2020, he continued to approach every opportunity life presented with a grounded mindset, using effort and sincerity to write his own story of stardom.

In 2020, Xiao Zhan went through the most difficult year of his life.

A sudden wave of controversy within certain circles pulled him into the eye of the storm. He was hit with widespread online attacks. His endorsements were boycotted, his works were deliberately downrated, his private life was subjected to baseless speculation, and even his family and past were dragged into it.

At the center of it all, he chose to remain silent and bear the pressure. He did not defend himself, did not complain, and did not stir up further conflict. He kept his emotions to himself and focused on his work and self-improvement.

During that time, he turned down unnecessary public appearances and focused on refining his lines and acting. Away from the spotlight, he quietly built himself up, maintaining his composure through silence and meeting the noise with restraint. Even in the face of all that hostility, he never let go of his sense of kindness and responsibility.

In the early stages of the pandemic, he anonymously donated funds to Wuhan, along with urgently needed medical supplies such as ventilators, masks, and protective clothing, to support frontline workers. He later took part in charity livestreams to help promote agricultural products from Hubei as work and production resumed, helping local communities recover in a practical way. He also served as an ambassador for poverty alleviation initiatives, visiting Wei County in Hebei to promote local specialties and support poverty relief through local sales, contributing in his own way to rural revitalization.

All proceeds from his single Spotlight were devoted to charity, supporting projects such as free meal programs, public welfare forests, charity libraries, and music classrooms, turning his passion into lasting goodwill.

After the storm, Xiao Zhan chose to regain his strength in silence and make his return through his work. He later appeared on the CCTV Double Ninth Festival Gala, using his voice to convey strength and taking his first step toward his return.

In November 2020, The Wolf was quietly released online.
He played Ji Chong, a free-spirited yet deeply devoted character, and his standout performance showed that both his popularity and ability were still firmly in place. It became his first release after that difficult period.

On December 20, 2020, at the Tencent Video All Star Awards, he appeared on a major public stage for the first time after that period.
There was no official fan support, no organized ticketing. Fans came on their own, despite all the difficulties, hiding red light signs in their clothing and bringing them into the venue.

No one knew what kind of reaction there would be when he appeared. He himself stepped onto the stage with unease and uncertainty.

The moment the host announced his name, something remarkable happened.

Within eight seconds, in what had been a dim venue, small red lights began to appear from every direction. From scattered glimmers, they quickly came together into a 360-degree sea of red that filled the entire venue, like an unbroken flame, gently yet firmly surrounding the stage.

There were no loud slogans or chants, only quiet, unwavering support. It was the most romantic way millions of fans could tell him: we’ve always been here.

Standing on stage, Xiao Zhan looked out at the sea of red, his eyes reddening as he held back tears, then bowed deeply.

Those eight seconds of red light were not just fan support. They were a moment of mutual support in the darkest times, the brightest light in the dark, and the most moving promise between him and his fans. It was a declaration: he had not been defeated, and their support had never wavered.

After that sea of red, he fully moved past that low point and continued forward steadily. He remained low-key, without hype or self-promotion, proving through his actions that kindness does not fade in the face of hardship.

From the center of the storm, he steadied himself quietly, meeting hostility with gentleness and answering doubt with steady persistence.

2021 marked a year of steady transformation for him.

In February, the fantasy costume drama Douluo Continent, in which he starred, aired on CCTV-8. He played Tang San, a determined and resilient character. The series performed strongly in both ratings and popularity, becoming a hit on CCTV.

In December, the military drama Ace Troops aired. He played Gu Yiye, a soldier, moving beyond his idol image and marking a major breakthrough with a strong, upright presence, earning recognition from both mainstream audiences and viewers.

That same year, he also stepped onto the theater stage, taking on the role of “Patient No. 5” in the Yanghua Theatre production of A Dream Like a Dream. Nearly a hundred performances helped his acting grow and mature.

In March 2022, the urban romance drama The Oath of Love aired on television. Xiao Zhan played Gu Wei, a gentle and composed surgeon. The character connected strongly with audiences, and the drama became one of the year’s biggest hits in its genre.

In 2023, he continued to broaden his range.

In June, the period drama The Youth Memories aired on CCTV. He played Xiao Chunsheng, a passionate and sincere young man, portraying the growth and perseverance of a generation with nuanced acting. The drama was well received both in ratings and word of mouth.

In July, the costume drama The Longest Promise aired. He played Shi Ying, a reserved and aloof priestly figure, combining an ethereal presence with solid acting.

In September, the urban drama Sunshine by My Side aired. He played Sheng Yang, a warm and optimistic newcomer in the advertising industry. His natural, grounded performance was widely praised.

In November 2024, Xiao Zhan released his first physical solo album, WM.
It was a sincere project, three years in the making, with his deep involvement in its creation. The album features 12 tracks, including Wild, Return, Go Ahead, Life of Us, and Beacon. Through music, he expresses his inner world, reflects his growth, and conveys a gentle yet steadfast strength.

As soon as it was released, the album achieved record-breaking sales, won multiple music awards, and several tracks topped major charts, becoming a milestone in his ten-year journey in music.

In 2025, he reached a new peak in both his career and public recognition.

In January, the wuxia film The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, directed by Tsui Hark, was released. He played Guo Jing, a sincere and straightforward man devoted to his country and its people. The film was a major success both at the box office and with audiences, breaking records.

In May, the historical political drama The Legend of Zang Hai aired in CCTV’s prime time slot. He played Zang Hai, a restrained and highly intelligent character. With a layered and powerful performance, the drama topped both ratings and popularity charts.

In December, the war film Gezhi Town was released. He played Mo Dexian, once again taking on a completely new kind of role.

In 2026, Xiao Zhan won Best Actor for The Legend of Zang Hai, becoming the first actor born in the 1990s to receive this honor.
It also marked exactly ten years since he debuted as an amateur and began his journey as an actor.

Ten years of hardship have not cooled his passion; ten years of chasing the light have led him to his moment of glory.
From an amateur to Best Actor, he spent ten years turning every step into an answer of his own.

#XiaoZhan #肖战

[Xiao Zhan World ♥️ Adoki @Xiao_Zhan_World]

Xiao Zhan has always been known for his striking looks, but his intelligence, resilience, and ability to navigate even the most difficult situations may be even more remarkable.

When artists in the Chinese entertainment industry terminate their contracts, they can rarely avoid drawn-out disputes and messy fallout. But what Xiao Zhan faced back then was an exceptionally rare and complicated contractual situation.
His management contract, commercial contracts, and ownership of his studio were divided among different parties. It was essentially like having four bosses at once. Authority and responsibilities were divided, with all sides holding each other in check. When he became caught up in a major public controversy, none of them was willing to step in, take responsibility, and stabilize the situation. Everyone just watched, passed the buck, and waited for someone else to act.

During the years when his career was at its peak and the attacks against him were at their most intense, opportunities were snatched away from him, public opinion was manipulated against him, and powerful industry players waited for chances to pressure and control him. He was trapped in a desperate situation, under pressure from all sides and forced onto the defensive.

But no one expected that Xiao Zhan would withstand it all on his own and find a way out of what everyone else saw as an impossible deadlock.

Without public confrontations or making a scene, he quietly reclaimed all of his contractual rights over the course of several years, completely taking back control of his career. He established a studio that he fully owns and independently controls.

It was only when people later looked back at the entire process that they began to realize just how much they had underestimated Xiao Zhan. His abilities, mental strength, and breadth of vision were even more formidable than his fame and looks.

One netizen put it perfectly: other people come out of contract terminations battered and bruised, while Xiao Zhan's went by like a gentle breeze.

Back then, he quietly changed the long prefix on his Weibo name, removing the title of the organization he had been affiliated with.

That same day, the topic dominated the trending searches, with views surpassing one billion. Fans celebrated, and posts flooded the internet. Even an official media livestream mentioned it, and the buzz swept across the internet.

Yet the person at the center of it all stayed offline the entire time. No marketing, no hype. It was only a few days later that he calmly posted two ordinary updates.

Some people said that this is what real mature confidence looks like: calm and restrained, in control of the bigger picture, never panicking when problems arise, and making each move calmly and deliberately.

He is a genius who hides his brilliance behind an unassuming exterior, and a pure-hearted person who sees the world clearly and understands how it works.

Many people suddenly realized that Xiao Zhan was never an artist simply being carried along by powerful industry interests. In a game involving multiple competing sides, he was the player who kept the board steady and turned the tables to take control of the game himself.

One industry insider put it bluntly: he is the only top star in the Chinese entertainment industry to have been targeted by powerful industry interests, attacked from all sides, and suppressed for years, yet still rise to the top against the odds while remaining clean and dignified.

What is even more remarkable is that during those two hardest years, when overwhelming attacks against him swept across the internet, not a single member of his staff, business partner, or former team member came forward with even the slightest bit of damaging information about him.

With nothing they could use against him personally, all the attacks could only be directed at his fans. That alone says a great deal about the integrity of his character and how sincerely he treats others.

As netizens put it, hardship creates heroes. And fortunately, he emerged from it all tempered into steel. His striking looks are matched by exceptionally high intelligence and emotional intelligence.

He is the perfect example of someone who has far more than just good looks. Beyond top-tier looks, he also has top-tier intelligence, emotional intelligence, the ability to get things done, and strong personal principles.

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#XiaoZhan #肖战

[Xiao Zhan Melons🍉 @xzmelons]

Recently, several parties tried to slander #XiaoZhan’s upcoming drama #SpyINGtheDrama. Using their own YXH (marketing accounts) they started to made up several lies and spread them, with the only intent of damage the reputation of the work and the whole production.
Daylight Ent (the main production) firmly reacted and directly sent a warning letter to the accounts involved, asking for removing the slandering contents and stop on this behavior, otherwise the production would proceeded for legal way.
At the moment those malicious accounts deleted their stupid posts, but for sure those people won’t stop in the future, so it’s important to no believe and no be drag by any kind of rumor!
We patiently wait for the best broadcast of this drama, which for sure is already scaring certain parties!

[Xiao Zhan Melons🍉 @xzmelons]

#GezhiTown theme song, performed by #XiaoZhan, has been featured on CCTV's Fengyun Music channel.
Beyond the movie's outstanding quality, this song was one of the biggest surprises. It sounds beautiful, and the lyrics are strikingly direct and deeply evocative.

[Xiao Zhan World ♥️ Adoki @Xiao_Zhan_World]

Director Cao: "Looks pretty tasty."
Xiao Zhan: "I'm not eating it. Go ahead, you eat it."
Director Cao: chew chew chew chew chew 😂

Cr. TY-桃你欢心
#XiaoZhan #肖战 #31stMagnoliaAwards

[Xiao Zhan World ♥️ Adoki @Xiao_Zhan_World]

I love how effortlessly Xiao Zhan comes up with these little puns on the spot

Host: What about you, Xiao Zhan-ge?
Xiao Zhan: Ah, everyone before me talked about food, so I'll go with something different.
If I get the chance to work with Yan Ni laoshi, we'll be the "All Smiles" duo.
(T/N: Xiao Zhan is making a pun on the idiom 喜笑颜开 (xǐ xiào yán kāi), meaning "to be all smiles," which is why he calls them the "All Smiles" duo. The idiom contains yán, which is pronounced the same as Yan in Yan Ni's surname.)

Yan Ni: Oh!
Xiao Zhan: The audience will be all smiles and have a great time just watching us.

Yan Ni: Hahaha, just hearing you say that makes me want to laugh. "All Smiles," what a wonderful name.
Then here's wishing our first collaboration lots of happiness and that everything goes smoothly.
Host: Looking forward to it.

#XiaoZhan #肖战 #31stMagnoliaAwards

[肖战影音会DAYTOY·Xiao Zhan @XiaoZhan_OFC]

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#TheInfinite10Days
#XiaoZhan #肖战

The Infinite 10 Days Weibo updated:

With Qi Xia, seek the road home within the Realm of the End.

Starring Xiao Zhan as Qi Xia.

[肖战影音会DAYTOY·Xiao Zhan @XiaoZhan_OFC]

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#XiaoZhan1005NewsPort
#XiaoZhan #肖战

Tencent Video Weibo updated:

Xiao Zhan shares his thoughts on his Magnolia Award nomination.

[𝗫𝗭 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘 @xz_crave]

Someone shared a heartwarming story about #XiaoZhan Kindness

A post on Xiaohongshu ask:

“Who is the person that has a miǎn sǐ jīn pái (免死金牌, literally ‘golden immunity token’) in your life, someone you’ll be grateful to forever because of what they did for you?

[Pluto Lilly @Pluto_Lilly]

Congratulations to the whole team of #LegendOfZangHai and #XiaoZhan for being nominated for best actor at Magnolia Awards 🎊🎉

[Legend of Zang Hai @LegendOfZangHai]

[20260526] #LegendofZanghai Weibo update:

"The Legend of Zanghai" receives 6 nominations at the Magnolia Awards! 🥳
Congratulations on the nominations:

🔥Best Chinese TV Series – "Zhanghai Zhuan"
🔥Best Director – Zheng Xiaolong & Director Cao Yiwen
🔥 Best Actor - #XiaoZhan

[Shanghai Daily @shanghaidaily]

Xiao Zhan yesterday won Best Leading Actor at the Asian Art Film Festival (Golden Petrel Award) for his role as "Mo Dexian" in Gezhi Town.

[Yesterday when I was young @ilivedbynight]

Just a reminder that a two times Oscar winner and four times Oscar nominee, UK director Malcom Clarke, was head of the jury and handed Xiao Zhan the trophy for Best Actor for Gezhi Town. These are good days.

XIAO ZHAN GOLDEN PETREL AWARDS
#AAFF2026xXiaoZhan

[Touch Beijing @touch_beijing]

Chinese actor and singer Xiao Zhan has been nominated for Best Leading Actor at the 2026 #AsianArtFilmFestival (Golden Petrel Award) for Gezhi Town. The result will be announced in #Macao tonight.
#XiaoZhan #GezhiTown #actor #singer #film #culture