According to The Paper, Chinese actor Jin Ze’s management agency confirmed that the actor passed away at his home in Hangzhou on June 4. The company said his family was experiencing profound grief and asked the public to stop spreading unverified claims about his death. No further details about the cause of death were disclosed in the report.

Born in Shandong Province in 1993, Jin Ze graduated from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. He began his career as a model before moving into acting, attracting attention for his striking appearance and tall physique.

In recent years, he became particularly active in China’s rapidly growing short-drama industry. He appeared in numerous romance, urban and youth-themed productions, gradually building a dedicated fanbase. His acting credits included Hello, Joann, Forget You, Remember Love, Begin Again, Beauty’s Jade Dragon and Don’t Fall in Love With the Boss.

Jin Ze also had an unreleased project titled Waiting for the Flowers to Bloom, Waiting for You to Return. According to the Hongguo Short Drama platform, the production had already received more than 1.48 million advance reservations.

His final Weibo post was reportedly uploaded on May 6. At the time, Jin Ze shared his excitement after completing filming for a new project in which he played the leading role. Following news of his death, fans flooded social media with messages of grief. Many said they had been waiting for his upcoming works and were devastated by his sudden passing. Jin Ze’s agency has urged the public to respect his family’s privacy during this difficult period.

Sources: Znews