Chinese actor Chen Zheyuan is once again attracting attention online, this time because of fans claiming that no photograph can truly capture how handsome he looks in real life.

Recently, a netizen shared their experience of waiting outside an event venue in hopes of catching a glimpse of celebrities. Although they arrived late and were forced to stand far away from the entrance, they said they were still completely stunned by Chen Zheyuan’s appearance. According to the fan, even random snapshots taken from a distance failed to diminish his striking visuals.

“Yesterday was my first time waiting outside an event venue to see a celebrity, and I got to see Chen Zheyuan. I arrived too late and had to stand very far away, so my view wasn’t great. But he was genuinely so handsome. Even casually raising my phone and taking random photos, he still looked incredibly good-looking,” the fan wrote.

Another netizen commented that among all the celebrities they had ever seen in person, Chen Zheyuan was the most surprising and the least photogenic—not because he looks bad in photos, but because pictures only capture a small fraction of his actual appearance.

“Honestly, among all the stars I’ve met, Chen Zheyuan shocked me the most. He’s also the least photogenic celebrity I’ve seen. Not because he doesn’t look good on camera he still looks extremely handsome. It’s just that photos don’t even show one-tenth of how handsome he is in real life. Anyone who has seen him in person will understand,” the commenter wrote.

Another fan echoed the sentiment, saying they were fortunate enough to see the actor once in person and were completely overwhelmed by his visuals.

“I was lucky enough to see him in real life once, and I was genuinely stunned. He looked like someone who had stepped out of heaven,” the fan shared.

The discussion quickly spread online, with many other netizens sharing similar experiences after encountering Chen Zheyuan in person. Some described him as the most “camera-proof” celebrity they had ever seen, while others admitted they were shocked by how much more attractive he appeared compared to his photos and screen appearances.

Chen Zheyuan is currently regarded as one of the most visually striking young actors in the Chinese entertainment industry. Beyond his appearance, he has also earned praise for his professionalism and the steady improvement he has shown in his acting performances over the years.

Most recently, the actor received widespread compliments after a leaked filming clip from the upcoming drama Jiang Shan Wei Pin surfaced online. In the scene, Chen Zheyuan portrays the young king Ying Gua, delivering a powerful performance filled with anger and frustration over injustice. Viewers particularly praised his facial expressions and dialogue delivery, saying the clip significantly increased anticipation for the drama.

One of Chen Zheyuan’s strengths as an actor is his ability to portray a wide variety of characters across different genres. He gained enormous popularity for his portrayal of Duan Jiaxu in the modern romance drama Hidden Love, starring opposite Zhao Lusi. His performance successfully captured both the character’s gentle devotion toward the woman he loved and the emotional scars caused by his difficult upbringing.

In the crime drama Dark Night and Dawn, Chen Zheyuan showcased a completely different side of his acting. He played Lin Shaobai, a smart, courageous, and righteous young man who works alongside veteran police officer Lu Zhengyang to solve complex cases and protect justice.

Last year, his performances as Li Zan in The White Olive Tree and Feng Suige in Fated Hearts also left a strong impression on audiences. In The White Olive Tree, he portrayed a man suffering from PTSD after experiencing the horrors of war while simultaneously delivering a moving love story alongside actress Liang Jie. Meanwhile, his role as Feng Suige presented a hardened and ruthless crown prince shaped by warfare and palace conspiracies, yet still longing for love and family deep inside.

Looking ahead, fans are eagerly awaiting not only Jiang Shan Wei Pin but also several upcoming projects, including Chasing Dreams alongside actress Zhang Jingyi and Light the Dark with actress Jiang Xin. In addition, Chen Zheyuan is currently filming Tales of the Floating World, where he stars opposite the popular actress Wang Churan.

As his acting career continues to rise, stories from fans who have seen him in person are only adding to his reputation as one of the most captivating young stars in Chinese entertainment today.

Sources: K14