Chinese actor Zhang Linghe has found himself at the centre of international attention after thousands of fans gathered for a public appearance in southernChina, causing a glass entrance door at a shopping centre to shatter.
The incident, which left several people with minor injuries, has gone viral online and introduced many new viewers around the globe to the actor behind one of 2026's biggest television hits.
As interest in Zhang continues to grow, the curiosity among the new fans has led to multiple questions about his background, career and personal life.
The 28-year-old actor was due to attend a Molsion eyewear event in Nanning, southern China (Guangxi region), on 31 May when huge crowds overwhelmed the venue. Videos showed fans packed around entrances and balconies before a glass door broke as people surged forward.
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After the incident, organisers cancelled the in-person appearance and moved the event online. Zhang's studio later announced it would reimburse travel and accommodation costs for affected fans.
The scenes quickly went viral on social media, showing just how much the actor's popularity has grown thanks to the success ofPursuit of Jade, a recent fantasy drama onNetflix.
Born Zhang Jiawei in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province on 30 December 1997, Zhang did not originally plan for a career in entertainment.
According to information available about him, he excelled academically and enrolled at Nanjing Normal University to study electrical engineering. Reports suggest he achieved particularly strong results in mathematics and science before being scouted for acting opportunities.
After making his screen debut in 2020, he steadily built a following through television roles before landing his breakthrough part as Lord Changheng inLove Between Fairy and Devil.
Source: International Business Times UK
