Zhang Zhehan is best known for his roles in Legend of Yunxi, The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion, and Word of Honor.
27 Facts About Zhang Zhehan
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In 2021, Zhang faced severe criticism in China after being involved in a controversy over photos taken years earlier in Japan at a spot near the Yasukuni Shrine and Nogi Shrine due to the shrines' honoring of imperial Japanese military officers who invaded China.
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In December 2022, Zhang Zhehan returned from a year of domestic boycott with the release of new music on international platforms outside of mainland China.
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Zhang Zhehan was born in Xinyu, Jiangxi province, China on May 11,1991.
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In 2010, Zhang Zhehan made his acting debut in the romantic drama Why Love You.
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Zhang Zhehan then went on to act in various supporting roles in dramas produced by Yu Zheng; such as Palace 3: The Lost Daughter, The Romance of the Condor Heroes and Love Yunge from the Desert.
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Zhang Zhehan first gained recognition playing the role of the antagonist in the mystery costume drama Cosmetology High, and went on to portray young Mei Changsu in the acclaimed historical drama Nirvana in Fire.
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In 2015, Zhang Zhehan played the male lead in historical drama Legend of Ban Shu with Jing Tian.
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Zhang Zhehan went on to play lead roles in the spy drama Decoded, and headlined both seasons of the fantasy web series Demon Girl.
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In 2018, Zhang Zhehan played in the historical romance drama Legend of Yunxi alongside Ju Jingyi.
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In 2019, Zhang Zhehan performed in the disaster film The Bravest as a firefighter.
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Zhang Zhehan starred as Wang Yue in the short film Brother, which was directed by Vicky Zhao.
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Zhang Zhehan has appeared as a regular member in the variety show Everybody Standby.
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In 2020, Zhang Zhehan starred in the romantic drama Everyone Wants to Meet You produced by Zhao Wei.
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Zhang Zhehan appeared in the historical romance drama The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion alongside Ju Jingyi.
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Zhang Zhehan played the role of Zhou Zishu, an elite royal service leader who leaves his past and starts anew.
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Zhang Zhehan then met Wen Kexing, a mysterious martial arts master.
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At the wedding, Zhang Zhehan took a photo with Dewi Sukarrno, who was labeled by many Weibo users as "a right-wing anti-Chinese politician".
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Zhang Zhehan's upcoming films and television shows ended their associations with him; Tencent Video, Youku, iQIYI and Mango TV took down his works from their streaming platforms in China voluntarily and Zhang's scenes in the movie 1921 were replaced by another actor.
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Li says Zhang Zhehan was not blacklisted by the National Radio and Television Administration or the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, who, Li argues, are the only authorities able to blacklist people in the industry.
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Zhang Zhehan questioned who compiled the list, what criteria was used, and whether CAPA has the legal power to impose sanctions against Chinese online influencers and performers.
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The allegations that Zhang Zhehan had visited Japan's Yasukuni Shrine and taken photographs with an anti-Chinese politician are likely fabricated.
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In December 2021, Zhang Zhehan filed a police report over online defamation.
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Zhang Zhehan wrote that he and another star of Word of Honor had not had any contact since June 2021.
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The lyricist and composer for "Melancholy Sunshine" was Malaysian songwriter Keon Chia, and Zhang Zhehan helped compose the lyrics for "Knight Errant".
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Zhang Zhehan was reportedly involved in various aspects of the concert, and celebrated his 32nd birthday with fans.
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In September 2023, Zhang Zhehan released two more singles in the Datura series, "Pressure" and "Chase".