Ju Jingyi (鞠婧禕)

Ju Jingyi is a Chinese singer and actress. She rose to fame as a member of Chinese idol girl group SNH48 and was part of Team NII until her graduation in December 2017. As a member of SNH48, during the annual General Elections, she was elected as No.4 (2014), No.2 (2015), No.1 (2016) and No.1 (2017) among over 100 members. As an actress, she is known for her role in the popular historical romance drama "Legend of Yunxi"(2018) mythology drama remake "The Legend of White Snake" (2019), and "In A Class of Her Own" (2020). She has participated in TV shows "I Want To Live Like This" (2020), and "Young Periplous 2" (2020). Ju Jingyi studied at The Attached Middle School of Sichuan Conservatory of Music, majoring in violin, but dropped out to audition for SNH48. Ju has been referred to as a "once in 4000 years idol" by Chinese fans since 2014, however, due to a slight mistranslation, she has also been called a "once in 4000 years beauty" by the media, causing her to gain in popularity and criticism. (Wikipedia)

Ju Jingyi shot to fame as the first "idol-turned-actress" success story of China's SNH48 generation, and one of the most polarizing figures in the entertainment industry. First propelled into the spotlight by the infamous "4000-Year-Old Beauty" moniker — a title bestowed by Japanese media that followed her throughout her career— she proved her mettle by becoming the first SNH48 member to win back-to-back general elections and ascend to the group's "Star Hall" in 2017. What makes Ju truly remarkable is her relentless work ethic: she endured thousands of stage performances during her idol years, honing herself into the group's "all-around ace" with millions of views for her live singing videos. Since transitioning to acting, she has built an empire of costume dramas and become a consistent ratings driver, cementing her status as one of the most bankable "90-born" actresses in the industry.

Breakthrough Role

Ju’s breakthrough in the acting world came in 2018 with the costume drama The Legend of Yunxi (《芸汐传》), in which she played the titular role of Han Yunxi, a talented physician’s daughter navigating palace intrigue and romance. The series, adapted from the hit web novel The Genius Little Poison Doctor, became a major success and marked Ju’s emergence as a serious actress. She followed up with the 2019 mythological drama The Legend of the White Snake (《新白娘子传奇》), where she took on the iconic role of Bai Suzhen. That same year, she made her debut on the Forbes China Celebrity List and was named a Forbes China 30 Under 30 elite. More recently, her 2024 performance in the fantasy drama Sword and Fairy 4 (《仙剑四》) and her role in the 2025 manga adaptation The World of Flowers (《万花世界》) have kept her firmly in the spotlight.

Public Perception

Ju Jingyi occupies a uniquely dual-edged space in the Chinese entertainment industry. On one hand, she is a commercial powerhouse: a perennial top-tier presence on social media trending charts, the only "90-born" actress to rank on the "China Brand Youth 500" list for six consecutive years, and the recipient of the 2026 QQ Music Super Peak Night's Peak Pop Female Singer award. She commands a fiercely loyal fanbase known as "Miju" (Honey Tangerines), and her dramas consistently generate strong viewership numbers. On the other hand, her public perception among casual viewers remains deeply divided. Critics frequently point to her "semi-permanent makeup" — a style she has maintained across nearly every role — with some joking that even when her characters are supposed to look disheveled, "the dirt lands precisely in the contouring zone". Others argue that her performances, while visually polished, often prioritize aesthetics over character depth. Despite these criticisms, Ju has demonstrated remarkable staying power: she left her long-time agency Siba Media in 2024 amid contractual disputes and successfully established her own studio, transitioning to an independent artist. Love her or question her, Ju Jingyi remains one of the most talked-about and resilient figures of her generation — an actress who has turned every challenge into another chapter of her enduring career.