Lance Joseph Martinez

10 Things to Know About Jing Boran, the Brilliant Star of Hit Chinese Series ‘The Early Spring’

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<p>A steamy workplace drama with swoon-worthy leads? We&rsquo;re definitely down for it!</p><p>Following the success of<strong><em>&nbsp;Pursuit of Jade</em></strong> earlier this year, another Chinese drama is making waves on <strong>Netflix&nbsp;</strong>Philippines. Since its release, <strong><em>The Early Spring</em></strong> has climbed into the current Top 3 most-watched series on the platform, proving that Filipino viewers can&rsquo;t seem to get enough of its intriguing workplace romance.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcfdEd9kXDf/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2112406.700000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="881" 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><p>The series follows a young professional as she navigates the highly competitive advertising industry while finding herself entangled in a complicated workplace romance with her demanding&mdash;and mysterious&mdash;superior. Naturally, much of the buzz has also centered on its lead stars, <strong>Jing Boran</strong> and<strong>&nbsp;Sun Qian</strong>, whose on-screen chemistry has become one of the show&rsquo;s major draws.</p><p>While Jing Boran is already a well-established star in China, international audiences are now discovering&mdash;and, understandably, swooning over&mdash;the talented actor behind Luan Nian, an advertising executive known for his sharp intellect, composed personality, and seemingly detached demeanor.</p><p>With his <em>The Early Spring&nbsp;</em>era winning over new fans, <strong>METRO&nbsp;</strong>rounds up 10 interesting facts about Jing Boran, from his career milestones to some lesser-known details about his life, that will make you appreciate the brilliant actor even more beyond his role as Luan Nian in the hit Netflix series.</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/1788494095987[image] - 8993429.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @jingxiaoxiansheng</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 700px;"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788494450289[image] - 696527.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @jingxiaoxiansheng</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>He is 37 years old.</strong></div><p>Born on April 19, 1989, Jing Boran, also known as<strong>&nbsp;Bobo Jing</strong>, was raised in Shenyang, China. The city serves as the capital and largest city of Liaoning Province in northeastern China.</p><p>While he rarely posts on social media, the actor and singer occasionally gives fans a glimpse into his career and personal life through his Instagram account, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jingxiaoxiansheng?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw=="><strong>@jingxiaoxiansheng</strong></a>.</p><div><br></div><div><strong>He studied at Shenyang Foreign Affairs Service School.</strong></div><p>According to online sources, Jing Boran was raised by his grandparents after his parents separated.</p><p>For his education, the actor attended <strong>Shenyang Foreign Affairs Service School</strong>, a public secondary vocational school that focuses on professional and service-oriented career programs.</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/1788494430546[image] - 3158150.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @jingxiaoxiansheng</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>He started his career through a talent show.</strong></div><p>Without formal training in the entertainment industry, Jing Boran took his first step toward stardom by joining a talent show that would eventually become the launching pad for his career.</p><p>In 2007, the singer-actor competed in the Chinese talent competition<strong><em>&nbsp;My Hero</em></strong>, where he emerged as the winner. His victory opened the door to the entertainment industry, eventually leading him to a record deal and marking the beginning of his career as a singer.</p><div><br></div><div><strong>He was once a member of a boy group.</strong></div><p>After winning the top prize on<em>&nbsp;My Hero</em> in 2007, Jing Boran&rsquo;s victory opened the door to the entertainment industry, as he went on to sign a contract with leading Chinese entertainment company <strong>Huayi Brothers.</strong></p><p>For his first project following the competition, Jing Boran teamed up with fellow <em>My Hero</em> contestant<strong>&nbsp;Fu Xinbo</strong> to form the boy band <strong>BoBo</strong>, officially marking the start of his career as a recording artist.</p><p>In October of the same year, <strong></strong>BoBo <strong></strong>released their debut EP, <strong><em>Glory</em></strong>, establishing Jing Boran as a rising name in the Chinese music scene.</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/1788494183046[image] - 6882889.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @jingxiaoxiansheng</span></span></span></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/1788494201566[image] - 5739762.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @jingxiaoxiansheng</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>He made his acting debut in 2010.</strong></div><p>However, Jing Boran&rsquo;s career eventually took a new direction when he ventured into acting. Despite establishing himself as a successful singer, he gradually found himself drawn to the world of film, making acting a major focus of his career.</p><p>In 2008, he made an early screen appearance in the Chinese film <strong><em>The Equation of Love and Death,</em></strong> where he played a minor, uncredited role. Two years later, he officially made his feature film debut in the romance film<strong><em>&nbsp;Hot Summer Days</em></strong>, a performance that earned him the<strong>&nbsp;Best New Actor</strong> award at the <strong>Beijing College Student Film Festival.</strong></p><p>Following the film, Jing developed a growing passion for acting and began focusing on honing his skills by exploring different genres, according to the <strong></strong><em>South China Morning Post.</em><strong></strong></p><p>One of his earlier notable performances came in<strong><em>&nbsp;Up in the Wind</em></strong>, where he portrayed Wang Can, a wealthy second-generation heir who embarks on a journey to find greater meaning in life. The role became another step in Jing&rsquo;s transition from music star to a promising actor.</p><div><br></div><div><strong>He established himself as a music artist before making his mark as an actor.</strong></div><p>While Jing Boran was beginning to develop a passion for acting, his music career was also reaching new heights. In 2011, he signed a recording deal with <strong>Seed Music</strong> and released his self-titled debut studio album, marking another major milestone in his career as a solo artist.</p><p>The album quickly made its mark, topping music charts in both mainland China and Taiwan. His success also earned him the <strong>Best New Artist</strong> award at the <strong>Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards</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/1788494379588[image] - 6313643.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @jingxiaoxiansheng</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>He achieved mainstream fame in 2015.</strong></div><p>The success of Jing Boran&rsquo;s debut solo album may have further established him as a music artist, but it did not stop him from pursuing his growing passion for acting. Little did he know that another major career breakthrough was just around the corner.</p><p>In 2015, Jing began gaining wider recognition for his performances in the time-travel romance drama<strong><em>&nbsp;Love Weaves Through a Millennium</em></strong> and the travel reality show<strong><em>&nbsp;Divas Hit the Road.</em></strong> His chemistry and close friendship with co-star<strong>&nbsp;Zheng Shuang,</strong> who appeared alongside him in both projects, also became a popular topic among viewers and fans online.</p><p>That same year, Jing further showcased his acting range in the road drama<strong><em>&nbsp;Lost and Love</em></strong>, starring alongside Hong Kong screen legend<strong>&nbsp;Andy Lau.</strong> He portrayed a bike mechanic who was orphaned at a young age, earning him a nomination for <strong>Best Supporting Actor</strong> at the <strong>Golden Rooster Awards</strong>.<strong></strong></p><p>But his biggest breakthrough came with the fantasy comedy <strong><em>Monster Hunt</em></strong><em></em><em>.</em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong> The film became a massive box-office success, earning more than 1.8 billion yuan and ranking among China&rsquo;s highest-grossing films at the time. Its success catapulted Jing into mainstream fame and firmly established him as one of the country&rsquo;s rising movie stars.</p><div><br></div><div><strong>He became a Youth Ambassador.</strong></div><p>In July 2015, Chinese actor and singer Jing Boran was named a<strong>&nbsp;Promotional Ambassador</strong> for the <strong>UN-Habitat Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award,</strong> taking on a role that highlighted his commitment to inspiring the younger generation.</p><p>Through the initiative, Jing hoped to encourage young people to dream bigger, embrace creativity, and turn their innovative ideas into meaningful contributions to society.</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/1788494395568[image] - 6464901.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @jingxiaoxiansheng</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>He is an award-winning singer and actor.</strong></div><p>Jing Boran&rsquo;s success in the entertainment industry is also reflected in the numerous accolades he has received throughout his career. As both a singer and an actor, he has earned at least 30 awards and nominations recognizing his artistry in music and his performances on screen.</p><p>Among his notable wins, Jing took home three awards at the 2011<strong>&nbsp;9+2 Music Pioneer Awards,</strong> including <strong>Best New Artist (Mainland China)</strong>,<strong>&nbsp;Top 10 Songs of the Year,&nbsp;</strong>and<strong>&nbsp;Most Popular Duet</strong>.<strong></strong> In 2012, he added the<strong>&nbsp;Best New Artist (Silver)&nbsp;</strong>award at the<strong>&nbsp;Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards,</strong> as well as the <strong>New Actor Award (China)</strong> at the <strong>Huading Awards</strong>.<strong></strong></p><p>His acting career continued to earn recognition in the years that followed. In 2016, he won<strong>&nbsp;Best Supporting Actor&nbsp;</strong>at the<strong>&nbsp;13th Changchun Film Festival</strong> and <strong>Most Popular Film Actor&nbsp;</strong>at the <strong>10th Tencent Video Star Awards.</strong> The following year, he was named <strong>Best Actor</strong> at the <strong>Netease Attitude Awards</strong>, while in 2020, he received the<strong>&nbsp;Weibo God</strong> honor at the<strong>&nbsp;Weibo Awards Ceremony.</strong></p><div><br></div><div><strong>He has a romantic connection with Liu Wen.</strong></div><p>While neither Jing Boran nor <strong>Liu Wen</strong> has officially confirmed their relationship, the two have long been the subject of dating rumors. Liu Wen, one of China&rsquo;s most internationally recognized models, is widely regarded as the country&rsquo;s first supermodel. She made history as the first Chinese model to walk the<strong>&nbsp;Victoria&rsquo;s Secret Fashion Show</strong>,<strong></strong> the first East Asian spokesmodel for <strong>Est&eacute;e Lauder,&nbsp;</strong>and the first Asian model to appear on <strong></strong><em>Forbes</em><strong></strong>&rsquo; annual list of the world&rsquo;s highest-paid models.</p><p>Jing and Liu first crossed paths professionally in 2019, when they worked together at a promotional event and later appeared in a <strong>Chanel&nbsp;</strong>jewelry campaign. Years later, their relationship became a subject of public interest after netizens spotted the pair cycling together at night in May 2022, sparking dating speculation.</p><p>The rumors grew stronger in July of the same year when the two were reportedly photographed holding hands during a shopping trip and double date with singer <strong>Li&nbsp;</strong><strong>Ronghao&nbsp;</strong>and actress<strong>&nbsp;Rainie Yang</strong>, according to 8 Days.</p><p>More recently, in September 2025, Jing and Liu were photographed walking hand in hand with their fingers interlocked as they returned to a hotel, further fueling speculation about their relationship. By December, <strong></strong><em>Vogue</em><strong>&nbsp;</strong>had even named Liu Wen and Jing Boran its<strong>&nbsp;Best-Dressed Couple of the Year</strong>, adding another notable chapter to the pair&rsquo;s much-discussed romance rumors.</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/1788494288109[image] - 4324134.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">Jing Boran and Liu Wen for Chanel Coco Crush | Photo from @jingxiaoxiansheng</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@jingxiaoxiansheng</strong></p>

<p>In a rumored relationship with Chinese supermodel Liu Wen? Here are 10 things you might not know about "<i>The Early Spring"</i> star Jing Boran that will make you love him even more! </p>

In a rumored relationship with Chinese supermodel Liu Wen? Here are 10 things you might not know about " The Early Spring" star Jing Boran that will make you love him even more!

Who Is Jing Boran? Here Are Fun Facts About the Handsome Lead of Hit Chinese Series ‘The Early Spring’

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Lance Joseph Martinez

Published September 04, 2026 02:00 PM PHT

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Updated September 04, 2026 02:07 PM PHT

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