Ryan Christopher Claveria

Meet the Visuals: The Young, Athletic Cast of C-Drama 'Road to Success'

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<p><strong>C-drama</strong> fans are literally being spoiled this quarter! Right on the heels of several back-to-back, well-written shows, another series has left viewers captivated with its impeccable casting—<strong>Road to Success</strong>! </p><p>Currently among the top shows on iQIYI and Viki, Road to Success follows the story of Lin Wanxing (played by Esther Yu), a PhD student who returns to her hometown and meets Wang Fa (played by Chen Jingke), a former British football club coach. (World Cup hangover, anyone?) Both actors have stunned audiences with their acting chops and insane on-screen chemistry. Joining them is a soccer team composed of young, athletic actors who are currently making waves on the internet with their impressive visuals.</p><div><em>Get to know the young, athletic cast of Road to Success through their visuals! </em></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Chen Jingke<br/></strong></div><p>First on the list is none other than Chen Jingke. He is dubbed as one of the husband materials in China for a reason! His visuals veered from the usual Chinese innocent and slim beauty standard, boasting masculine visuals and a lean figure that&#x27;s accurate to his body ratio. </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/1784875666602road-to-success-灿如繁星-from-iqiyi-officially-wrapped-up-v0-xulb1rba3vjf1.jpg-2.webp" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via iQIYI</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Liu Jun</strong></div><p>Athletic and handsome? That’s practically how fictional men are written! Liu Jun has been stealing hearts with his immaculate visuals and effortlessly sporty persona in the show. With a face card like that, he’s bound to make a serious mark in the C-entertainment industry.</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/1784875905283SnapInsta.to_743051218_17897166558505750_5175544319350322734_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @link020505</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Glay Chiang </strong></div><p>He&#x27;s a total charmer on the pitch! Glay Chiang is winning fans over with his irresistible mix of soft-boy charm and subtle bad-boy edge. And off-camera? He’s even more endearing!</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/1784876429344SnapInsta.to_716470777_18598348075033785_4415461793291380052_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @glay_chiang</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Zhang Mingyu</strong></div><p>Zhang Mingyu looks handsome even when unpolished—looking effortless even in mid-matches! While his signature poker face is already a showstopper, his smile is the real heart-stealer. Browse his socials at your own risk; you will fall for him!</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784876762487nOjv5x_3f.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Yang Yunhao</strong></div><p>Yang Yunhao easily sports the most distinct haircut in the series. Moving away from the usual standard bowl cut, his textured crop brings serious swag. Styled with matte pomade, it adds sharp dimension and elevates his facial structure effortlessly.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784877014749ABlz1v_3f.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Yan Yuchen</strong></div><p>A fierce defender on the pitch and a true gentleman off it! Yan Yuchen catches the eye with his striking facial structure—defined by a sharp jawline, perfectly balanced proportions, and dark, strong brows that anchor his entire look.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784877375779Kp8D1X_3f.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Yang Xinghui</strong></div><p>Another defender making the list! Yang Xinghui breaks away from the usual curtain bangs in favor of a clean, sporty two-block cut. The sleek style framing his face gives him a noticeably fresh, youthful edge in the series.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178487911976173Ln7y_3f.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Zhu Boyan</strong></div><p>Flawless skin? Check! That’s Zhu Boyan’s ultimate superpower in close-up shots. Framed by pitch-black hair and anchored by a sharp, defined nose bridge, his luminous complexion easily takes center stage.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784879260279zBQNwd_3f-2.jpg" style="width:700px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Ye Kaiwen </strong></div><p>Applause to Ye Kaiwen for still looking flawless despite the sweat! Sporting a bowl, two-block cut accentuated by his nose-contouring eyebrows, his look is natural eye candy! </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/178520867376873Lnzy_3f-2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via iQIYI</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Lu Zhanxiang</strong></div><p>He may be one of the youngest in the cast, but that doesn&#x27;t mean he can&#x27;t captivate us with his striking appeal! Accompanied by his side-parted textured curtain fringe and jade-like facial symmetry, Lu Zhanxiang is a rising new-gen Chinese actor to watch out for. </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/1785209043923zBQ6NJ_3f.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via iQIYI</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Zhao Penghao</strong></div><p>Zhao Penghao also got us allured with his thick, bushy brows and high-bridged nose. Chinese beauty standard for sharp and angled facial structure? Check! Slender figure heightened by his tan skin? Ultimate check!</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1785209551978oQAVyN_3f.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via iQIYI</span></span></span></div><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div>

<p>Right on the heels of several back-to-back, well-written shows, another series has left viewers captivated by the intense cast chemistry—Road to Success! </p>

Right on the heels of several back-to-back, well-written shows, another series has left viewers captivated by the intense cast chemistry—Road to Success!

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