Lance Joseph Martinez

Who is Song Wei Long? 10 Facts About the C-Drama Heartthrob of 'Shine on Me'

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<p>Recently, Chinese drama stars have been dominating the <em>kilig</em> wave—not just among Filipino viewers, but on a global scale. From the breakout success of <strong><em>Pursuit of Jade</em></strong> to the rising popularity of leading men like<strong> Zhang Linghe </strong>and<strong> Deng Kai</strong>, audiences everywhere are growing increasingly drawn to the charm of Chinese heartthrobs.</p><p>Among those leading the roster of the hottest leading men is a star from the 2025 C-drama <strong><em>Shine on Me</em></strong><em></em><em>,</em><em></em><strong><em> </em></strong>which has been steadily gaining attention even after its finale. Fans are now discovering (and rediscovering) the series—and its leading man,<strong> Song Weilong</strong>.<strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778670559614[image] - 2624110.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Song Weilong</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>With his striking visuals, towering height, broad shoulders, and near-perfect physique, it’s no surprise that viewers are quickly falling for the actor behind <strong>Lin Yusen </strong>in the hit drama <em>Shine on Me.</em></p><p>As curiosity continues to build around him, <strong>here are 10 fun facts about Song Weilong</strong>, along with a look at his upcoming projects and the leading ladies he is set to work with next.</p><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><strong>He is 27 years old.</strong></div><p>Born on<strong> March 25, 1999</strong>, Song Weilong is an <strong>Aries</strong> and is currently 27 years old. He was raised in <strong>Dalian</strong>, a major port city in Liaoning province, alongside his two older sisters.</p><p>The Chinese actor also keeps fans updated through his Instagram account, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/songsongswl?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw=="><strong>@songsongswl.</strong></a></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He developed an early interest in classic martial arts.</strong></div><p>According to an article published by Men’s Uno China,<strong></strong><strong> </strong>Song Weilong developed an interest in <strong></strong>classical martial arts at the age of nine after watching the action film <strong><em>The New Legend of Shaolin</em></strong> starring <strong>Jet Li</strong>,<strong></strong> widely regarded as one of the most iconic Chinese film stars and among the greatest martial artists in cinema history.</p><p>He later trained in <strong>wushu</strong> for a year during junior high school before enrolling at the <strong>Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School </strong>in Henan Province, as reported by <strong></strong><em>Elle China.</em><strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778670164393[image] - 190979.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Song Wei Long and Zhao Jinmai for <em>Shine on Me</em> | Photo from @iqiyi</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>He began his entertainment career in 2015.</strong></div><p>In 2015, Song Weilong officially entered the entertainment industry after signing with <strong>Huanyu Entertainment</strong>,<strong></strong> the company founded by Yu Zheng and Yang Le in 2012.<strong></strong></p><p>As he began building his presence in showbiz, he made his early television appearances through the variety program <strong><em>Run for Time </em></strong>and later joined the popular talk show <strong><em>Day Day Up.</em></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He made his acting debut in 2016.</strong></div><p>In 2016, Song Weilong made his acting debut in the fantasy drama<strong><em> Demon Girl II</em></strong><em></em><em>,</em><em></em><strong><em> </em></strong>where the story continues after season one as Nie Qing Cheng <strong></strong>fully embraces her demonic identity while distancing herself from the memoryless Ming Xia, <strong></strong>who has since become a demon hunter, pushing their destinies into an even more tragic direction.</p><p>That same year, he expanded his screen presence after being cast in the Chinese–South Korean production <strong><em>Catman</em><em></em></strong>, as well as the youth film <strong><em>Passage of My Youth</em></strong><em></em><em>,</em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong> produced by Hong Kong cinematographer <strong>Cheung Ka-fai</strong>.<strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778670281012[image] - 9071397.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @songsongswl</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>He joined the Green Bicycle Tour in 2016.</strong></div><p>In 2016, <strong></strong><em>Sohu Sports </em>reported that Song Weilong took part in the <strong>“Green Bicycle Tour”</strong> charity event in Chengdu as its youth ambassador.</p><p>The event, sponsored and promoted by cosmetics brand Innisfree, featured the launch of the Innisfree x Yongjiu <strong></strong>collaborative road bike, with Song also presenting the project and later hosting a fan meeting for attendees.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He had his breakthrough moment in 2019.</strong></div><p>Just under four years into his career, Song Weilong achieved a major breakthrough after starring in the romance film <strong><em>Love the Way You Are</em></strong>, earning him the <strong>Best New Actor award</strong> at the <strong>China Movie Channel Media Awards.</strong></p><p>Following the film’s success, he was also named in <strong>Forbes China’s 30 Under 30 Asia 2019</strong> list, which recognizes 30 influential individuals under the age of 30 who have made a significant impact in their respective fields.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778670341372[image] - 9506252.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @@songsongswl</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>He also participated in a collaborative song released in support of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br/></strong></div><p>Together with around 70 other Chinese celebrities, Song Weilong took part in an anti-epidemic charity music video titled <strong>&quot;</strong><strong>Heart Warms Heart Equals&quot; </strong>the World, lending his voice to the collaborative project created in support of pandemic relief efforts and to spread messages of hope and solidarity during the global health crisis.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He was included in the 2020 Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.<br/></strong></div><p>After a series of acting projects and brand endorsements, Song Weilong secured a spot on the <strong>2020 Forbes China Celebrity 100</strong> list, which is an annual ranking by <em>Forbes</em> that measures the influence of Chinese public figures based on factors such as income, media exposure, and online search popularity across platforms, including newspapers, magazines, and television.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778669928374songsongswl_1776911086_3881330985015692286_29292508719.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Song Weilong in Gucci | Photo from @songsongswl</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>He serves as an ambassador for several luxury brands.</strong></div><p>Song Weilong has built an impressive portfolio of endorsements and ambassadorships with several global luxury brands, including <strong>Burberry</strong>, <strong>Emporio</strong> <strong>Armani</strong>, and <strong>Mikimoto</strong>.<strong></strong></p><p>His collaborations span multiple high-profile campaigns and roles, from serving as spokesperson for<strong> Burberry Beauty</strong> and later becoming a brand ambassador for Burberry after its Trench Coat campaign, to representing Emporio Armani’s men’s watches across Greater China and the Asia-Pacific region. </p><p>He further expanded his luxury portfolio as Mikimoto’s first male global ambassador and, more recently, joined <strong>Gucci</strong> in 2024 as a brand ambassador through its 520 Chinese Valentine’s Day c<strong></strong>ampaign alongside Taiwanese-Chinese actress <strong>Wen Qi</strong>.<strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He is set to star in two Chinese dramas.</strong></div><p>Song Weilong is also set to return to the small screen with two upcoming Chinese dramas. One of them is <strong><em>The Eternal Fragrance,</em></strong> a xianxia romantic fantasy expected to air on <strong>YOUKU</strong>, starring <strong>Ju Jingyi </strong>as<strong> Xiao Bang Chui</strong>—an orphan who rises to become the powerful <strong>Jiang Li Fei</strong>—while Song plays <strong>Lei Xiu Yuan</strong>, with the story centering on their evolving bond amid a turbulent conflict between gods, demons, and mortals.</p><p>He will also lead the 32-episode urban melodrama <strong><em>Love For You </em></strong>opposite<strong> Zhang Jingyi</strong>, where he portrays Chen Yi <strong></strong>in a 1990s-set narrative about childhood connection, long separation, and an emotional reunion in adulthood. The series completed filming in September 2025 and is scheduled to air in July 2026 on<strong> M</strong><strong>ango TV </strong>and<strong> Hunan TV</strong>.<strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778670426131[image] - 1742634.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @songsongswl</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@songsongswl</strong></p>

<p>With two upcoming dramas, C-drama heartthrob Sontiong Weilong, star of 2025 hit series "<i>Shine on Me</i>," continues to rise to stratospheric heights.</p>

With two upcoming dramas, C-drama heartthrob Sontiong Weilong, star of 2025 hit series " Shine on Me ," continues to rise to stratospheric heights.

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