Ryan Christopher Claveria

From 'Pursuit of Jade' to 'First Jasmine': Lin Muran's Rise as the New C-drama Crush

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<p>Excerpts across volumes of fiction indicated that a villain is made and not born. But what if villains aren’t only bound to pique our interest but also make our hearts flutter with their visuals that could rival the main character? Think of the recent global hit <strong>C-drama Pursuit of Jade</strong>, which introduced us to several antagonists with evenly compelling face cards, specifically <strong>Lin Muran</strong>, whose visage and appeal switch from being a sexy villain in “Pursuit of Jade” to a charming, cute assassin in <strong>“The First Jasmine.”</strong> </p><p>Lin Muran’s growing popularity showcased the increasing adoration not only for his impressive acting chops but also for his stunning appearance. Below we’ve gathered the times Lin Muran had us head over heels with him by being adorable and debonair at the same time! </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Child Star Lin Muran</strong></div><p>Speaking of his acting career, Muran has been acting since he was a kid! If you are scrolling through your feed and seeing his adorable younger self, you have come to the right place. He looks so squishy and lovely!</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781665155644Lin Muran Kid.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via BaiduWiki</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>A Fitness Enthusiast </strong></div><p>Growing up, Muran became fond of health-conscious activities. On his Weibo uploads, he was frequently seen doing boxing and other cardio exercises. No wonder he is well-sculpted and endured his intense action scenes as Sui Yuanqing in Pursuit of Jade; he’s well-trained! </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZW-XwNGzyl/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A316138.00000000006%2C%22ls%22%3A315466%2C%22le%22%3A315962%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1013" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Striking Dimples</strong></div><p>When he appears on your screen, one thing swiftly captures your heart: his striking dimples, which give him the look of an ethereal, charming warrior. His smile is perfectly complemented by his flawless skin and doe eyes, completing his total gentleman appearance!</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781665362533Lin Muran 2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via Weibo | 林沐然</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Sisley Paris&#x27; Hair Rituel Brand Friend</strong> </div><p>Following the massive success of Pursuit of Jade, the breakout cast has been capturing the spotlight, and Lin Muran is no exception. Cementing his status as one of the definitive rising Chinese actors of his generation, the star was recently announced as the new Brand Friend for French luxury beauty house Sisley Paris, specifically fronting their prestigious Hair Rituel line.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781666512866Lin Muran.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via Weibo | 林沐然</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>A Star in the Making</strong></div><p>Muran may have started his career early, but &#x27;Pursuit of Jade&#x27; was his breakout role. He is beginning to command the global stage with his consistent portrayal of endearing characters. Now, he stars in the high-heat Weibo index drama &#x27;The First Jasmine,&#x27; where he contrasts his appeal from his previous role—an assassin ready to steal the hearts of the audience.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781665512116625ee128ly1ia26e969rgj23ls4t1x6u.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via Weibo | 林沐然</span></span></span></div><p>We can’t wait to see more of Lin Muran step into his leading man role in the future. He’s beyond ready to conquer and flutter our hearts with his irresistible charm!</p>

<p>Can a villain make our hearts flutter? Find out why this handsome actor is consistently stealing hearts, from his role in <i>Pursuit of Jade</i> to <i>The First Jasmine</i>!</p>

Can a villain make our hearts flutter? Find out why this handsome actor is consistently stealing hearts, from his role in Pursuit of Jade to The First Jasmine !

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From 'Pursuit of Jade' to 'The First Jasmine': Lin Muran's Rise as the New C-drama Crush

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Published June 17, 2026 09:30 PM PHT

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Updated June 17, 2026 10:24 PM PHT

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