Chinese actors can easily prove that they are some of the best of best in the worlds of entertainment and fashion. The C-Drama land is filled with industry greats and rising stars who can prove with their filmographies that they are worthy of our attention. If there's a report card in fashion, best expect that the very actors you've been seeing in your screens are also acing the fashion industry as they are in their C-Dramas. The likes of Xiao Zhan, Li Xian,
Zhu Yilong, and Deng Lun are considered fixtures in the drama industry for a reason and it's no question why they have also captured the hearts of some of the biggest luxury brands in China and in the rest of the world. With partnerships from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Versace, and Lanvin coming in from left and right, you will definitely need to catch up on the latest fashion news from these stars.
In the gallery down below, we give you to 10 of the most handsome and dapper-looking C-Drama actors in their best looks for China's glossiest magazines. Take a good look at how each of them made an impact with how they break the norm of menswear dressing with graphic statement sweaters, logo-emblazoned coats, striped trousers, tinted sunglasses, layers and layers of jewelry, and the like. If you're not familiar with these actors yet, don't fret because we've got you covered with a few of our favorites from their filmographies. Do take your time to get to know each them because we're already telling you that that 56-episode drama is worth it!
Stylish C-Drama Actors
Stylish C-Drama Actors
By Metro.StyleOctober 11 2024, 11:28 AM
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Cheng Yi
A quiet character on and off screen, Cheng Yi prefers to make a statement with his acting skills and his impactful movement in the fashion industry. Just this year, Cheng Yi starred in a Chinese New Year campaign for French luxury brand Lanvin. His youthful sense of style caught the eyes of Lacoste as well! If you want to see more of him, make sure to watch his latest drama ‘Love and Redemption' and his popular drama ‘Noble Aspirations’.
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Photo from Lanvin
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Deng Lun
As a self-confessed luxury style devotee, Deng Lun has an impeccable eye for jewelry and high-end luxury goods. It’s only fitting for him to represent both Bally and Roger Vivier in the Asia Pacific! Deng Lun’s career peaked with his roles in ‘Because of Meeting You’, ‘Ashes of Love’, and ‘The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity’. At 28, Deng Lun has achieved so much but we’re more than excited to see what he has in store for us.
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Photo from L’Officiel Hommes China
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Li Xian
If Li Xian hasn’t stolen your heart yet brace yourselves because he’s about to knock you off your feet. Li Xian’s first leading role in ‘Tientsin Mystic’ and his popular role in ‘Go Go Squid!’ are hard proof that he’s one of the most sought-after talents in the C-Drama industry right now. Aside from this, he’s been sounding off our style radar with his growing partnership with Cartier and his many magazine covers for GQ and Vogue China! If this still doesn’t make you swoon over him, we don’t know what will.
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Li Yifeng
Considered as one of China’s top bad boys, Li Yifeng lives up to his name by churning out the most explosive looks in real life and in magazines. He likes to accessorize with earrings and sport bold suit ensembles even during his downtime. Apart from his fashion, this singer-turned-actor has already made an impact with his films and dramas ‘Mr. Six’, ’Noble Aspirations’, and ‘Sparrow’. It’s no question why we’re already naming him the bad boy of our dreams!
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Photo at the Beijing International Film Festival Closing Ceremony
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Luo Yunxi
In an industry rooted in good looks and great acting chops, Luo Yunxi stands out with his background in ballet and song writing. His performances in ‘Ashes of Love’ and ‘Winner is Love’ left a lasting impression to many C-Drama fans because of his impressive acting range! A dreamy frequenter in China’s finest fashion magazines,
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Ren Jialun
A fixture in several historical and fantasy dramas, Ren Jialun is praised for both his acting skills and his ability to tell a story through his clothing. His famous roles in ‘The Glory of Tang Dynasty’ and ‘Under the Power’ are more than enough to boost his status in the fashion industry as well. In fact earlier this year, Ren Jialun starred in Versace’s Chinese New Year capsule collection!
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Wang Yibo
Wang Yibo has every right to be included in this list even though he is the youngest brood in this line-up! This professional motorcycle racer, dancer, singer, and actor can challenge the fashion industry with his fleeting streetwear-inspired looks any time of the day. Wang Yibo is famously known for his bad boy sense of style. He can wear just about anything you can think of as long as its printed, logo-emblazoned, and in leather!
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Xiao Zhan
Say hello to Xiao Zhan because you will be seeing more of him when you join the C-Drama fan club. Xiao Zhan has been gracing the popular ‘Star Power List’ in China ever since he emerged in the entertainment industry. He’s best known for his dramas ‘The Untamed’, ‘Jade Dynasty’, and ‘The Wolf’. Considered as a beast in the fashion industry, Xiao Zhan has won the hearts of Tod’s, Cartier, and Gucci. Is there anything Xiao Zhan can’t do?
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Zhang Xincheng
Multi-talented C-Drama actor Zhang Xincheng’s charm has got to be his eye for impeccably styled looks. Whenever he’s not in suits, you can find Xincheng in loose-fitting tees and T-shirts matched with dressier bottoms and shoes. In 2020, Xincheng was named as Popular Actor of the Year by GQ China! This not only convinced us that he is a must-watch in Chinese dramas but he is a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry as well. If you need more proof just watch him in ‘My Huckleberry Friends’, ‘Go Ahead’, and ‘The Day of Becoming You’.
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Zhu Yilong
Ever since Zhu Yilong debuted in the entertainment industry in 2008, he never once failed to give us a hefty list of action-packed films or dramas to binge-watch. Best known for his roles in ‘Love Three Lives’, ‘Guardian’, and ‘The Story of Minglan’, Zhu Yilong has garnered more recognition than anyone from this line-up. Did we mention that he is a favorite by Louis Vuitton as well? From runway shows, store openings, down to his airport looks, LV has got Zhu Yilong covered from head to toe.