Rising Chinese actor Zhou Keyu (23) is gaining widespread attention for his emotional lead performance in the romance drama Sniper Butterfly, where he stars opposite Michelle Chen, 19 years his senior. The drama’s compelling “no-regrets love” storyline has captured viewers’ hearts—and now, fans are equally intrigued by Zhou’s real-life family ties.
Online buzz exploded when netizens discovered that Zhou Keyu’s second eldest brother is Zhou Haoshan, a breakout star in vertical-format short dramas. The siblings not only share similar looks but are also signed under the same agency, Jaywalk Newjoy. Zhou Haoshan, estimated to be around 25 years old and standing at 188 cm, recently made waves with his performance in Life Recording Room, which garnered over 100 million views per episode—a staggering achievement in the short drama space.
Zhou Haoshan has since appeared in multiple popular series, gradually building his profile. In a show of sibling support, he helped promote Sniper Butterfly by reposting Zhou Keyu’s premiere announcements.
A Difficult Past Behind the Spotlight
Born Zhou Daniel, Zhou Keyu is the youngest of three brothers. His family history is both touching and turbulent. His parents divorced when he was very young. At age four, he went missing, and at seven, he sustained head injuries in a fire. Raised without his father, Zhou was cared for by his eldest brother, who stepped into a guardian role.
That older brother, now a lawyer, previously opened up about their family life. He revealed that after starting work in 2009, he took in both younger brothers and told them their parents were simply “not around”—avoiding the painful truth of the divorce. The reality only came to light after Zhou Keyu rose to fame, and their father became embroiled in a pyramid scheme controversy, forcing the family’s private matters into public discussion.
Zhou’s journey into the spotlight began with his appearance on Chuang 2021 (Produce Camp 2021), where he was selected to debut as part of the project boy group INTO1. Since then, his popularity has steadily grown, now reaching new heights with Sniper Butterfly.
With two talented brothers rising through the entertainment ranks and a heartfelt family story behind them, the Zhou family continues to capture the public’s attention—not just for their screen presence, but for their resilience and bond off-screen.
Sources: ETtoday星光雲
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