Chen Heyi (陈鹤一)

Chen Heyi’s path to fame began not on a film set, but on Douyin. A popular short‑video creator with millions of followers, his strikingly handsome looks caught the attention of Jiashang Media, who promptly signed him. His breakthrough arrived through a string of popular youth idol dramas, marking the start of a promising career. Breakthrough Role Chen first drew attention in 2021 with back‑to‑back performances in three youth dramas: Thump Thump I Like You, Sunny Sisters, and Summer of Mint. However, his true breakthrough came in 2024 with the smash hit The Princess Royal, a costume romance about a married couple reborn as youthful classmates. Chen portrayed Su Rongqing, the elegant and tragic son of a prominent noble family. The series dominated ratings, and his performance won over critics and audiences alike, propelling him from a promising newcomer to a leading man in costume dramas. Public Perception Today, Chen Heyi is viewed as a rising star in the Chinese entertainment industry—a talent with evident potential who is still refining his craft. His casting alongside top actresses like Zhao Jinmai in The Princess Royal signals his growing standing. The industry has taken notice: in late 2024, Chen won the Weibo Vision Conference’s “Rising Actor of the Year” award and was selected for the prestigious “Project Stars 2024” by the China Film Association. For audiences, he is widely seen as an “up‑and‑comer”—an actor steadily building his career step by step, with fans affectionately calling themselves “Hebeidan” (Lotus Seed Pockets).