Lan Bo/ Sun Jiaqi (蓝博/孙佳琪)

Lan Bo first caught the public eye as a fresh-faced trainee on the 2017 idol reality show Super Idol (《超次元偶像》). But what truly set him apart was his relentless evolution — from variety show newcomer to Happy Camp host, and then to a serious actor with a Beijing Film Academy pedigree. Today, he has found his stride as one of the most prolific faces in China’s booming micro-drama industry, starring in over twenty short-form series in a single year and earning recognition as the “Most Promising Short Drama Actor” at the 2025 iQiyi Fluorescence Night. His willingness to embrace the fast-paced world of vertical and horizontal micro-dramas has made him a familiar and beloved presence to a new generation of viewers.

Breakthrough Role

Lan Bo’s breakthrough into mainstream recognition came with his role as the genius scholar Sang Chen in the 2020 period detective drama The Great Female Doctor (《大唐女法医》). The series, which aired on major platforms including Youku, Tencent Video, and iQiyi, introduced him to a wider audience and established him as a capable actor in costume dramas. He followed this with a string of notable performances — as Li Hongyu in the 2020 romance The Art of Heartbreak (《偷心画师》), as Guan Yue in the 2019 sports drama Fighting! Youth (《奋斗吧，少年！》), and as Su Mai, the eldest son of Su Shi, in the 2024 CCTV cultural program The Great Masters of Tang and Song (《宗师列传·唐宋八大家》). His 2025 role as Chen Xiuqian in the historical mystery series Chaoyun San (《朝云散》) further cemented his reputation as a dependable actor across genres.

Public Perception

Lan Bo has earned a reputation in the industry as a hardworking and versatile performer who has successfully navigated the transition from idol trainee to respected actor. Praised by mentors like He Jiong and He Bing for his positive attitude and dedication, he has become a prime example of an actor who has found his niche in the rapidly evolving micro-drama ecosystem. His 2026 projects — including the short dramas Hongzhuang Ren (《红妆刃》), Shengshi Mou (《盛世谋》), and Jinghun Yanyi (《京婚演绎》) — demonstrate his continued momentum and willingness to embrace new formats. While he may not yet be a household name in mainstream film and television, his consistent output, growing filmography, and the industry recognition he has received mark him as a rising talent to watch — an actor who has quietly built a solid career by letting his work speak for itself.