Jing Chao (经超)

Jing Chao is the relatable "comeback king" and internet's beloved "steady man." While he first gained widespread recognition for his tragic role as the loyal guard Ling Yunche in the 2018 hit drama Ruyi‘s Royal Love in the Palace, his unexpected fame explosion came later in 2026 when he portrayed both a detestable toxic ex-husband and a righteous customs officer in two concurrently airing series, showcasing his incredible versatility. Audiences are equally captivated by his unshakable real-life persona — a devoted husband to his wife, actress Xiao Li Lin, a loving father, and a man who famously and unashamedly admitted to having relied on his wife financially for four years, turning potential scandal into a display of wholesome confidence and humor. Breakthrough Role Jing's career-defining breakthrough arrived with his role as Ling Yunche in the 2018 palace drama Ruyi‘s Royal Love in the Palace. Ling Yunche is a tragic hero, the stoic palace guard and Ruyi's confidant, whose unwavering loyalty and secret, unrequited love ultimately lead to his brutal downfall and castration. In a series infamous for its flawed characters, Jing was widely praised as the one figure audiences universally loved, earning him significant critical acclaim and a massive career boost. This role transformed him from a perennial supporting actor into a suddenly sought-after name, proving that breakout potential was hiding in plain sight. Public Perception In the industry, Jing Chao has earned the credible nickname of "Face-Blind Actor" (剧抛脸), a high compliment meaning audiences see only the character he plays, not the celebrity behind it. His public image is a study in contradictions that have won over the Chinese netizens — he is both a self-proclaimed "kept man" (x吃软饭) for relying on his more famous wife for income, yet he is also hailed as the perfect homemaker, mastering cooking and cleaning. Similarly, his handsome looks (185 cm tall, a top-graded graduate of the Beijing Film Academy) position him as a potential idol star, but his career trajectory is that of a grounded, everyman character actor. The public has embraced this authenticity, affectionately seeing him as a good-natured, down-to-earth guy who openly defies traditional masculinity and has quietly, but firmly, earned his lasting place in the hearts of viewers.