According to a ranking cited by ELLE, Zhang Ruonan has been named the most beautiful Chinese “youth goddess,” placing ahead of Zhao Lusi and Liu Yifei. The list highlights 10 actresses known for their sweet smiles, delicate features, and convincing school-romance images.
1. Zhang Ruonan
Zhang Ruonan took first place thanks to her gentle, natural beauty and emotional acting. She recently impressed viewers as Wen Yifan in The First Frost, where her simple student styling, vulnerable expression, and quietly melancholic charm made her stand out. Whether appearing in modern or historical productions, Zhang Ruonan is often praised for a soft beauty that naturally inspires affection and protectiveness.
2. Zhao Lusi
Zhao Lusi ranked second after winning over viewers as Sang Zhi in Hidden Love. Her bright smile, playful energy, and natural performance helped her convincingly portray the character from a mischievous student to a young woman deeply in love. Her sweet and approachable image has made her one of the best-known “first love” faces in Chinese entertainment.
3. Liu Yifei
Although Liu Yifei has rarely appeared in school dramas, her elegant and refined image earned her third place. Her youthful role in May Love showed a softer and more innocent side of the actress. With her graceful visuals and restrained acting, Liu Yifei remains a classic symbol of pure first-love beauty.
4. Shen Yue
Shen Yue became a youth-drama icon through A Love So Beautiful. Her lively expression, bright eyes, and natural charm made her character feel like the cheerful classmate many viewers might remember from their own school days. Wearing a school uniform, Shen Yue easily embodies the youthful energy associated with a national first love.
5. Zhao Jinmai
Zhao Jinmai ranked fifth with a more intelligent and polished form of youthful beauty. A former child actress, she has appeared in popular projects including A Little Thing Called First Love, Reset, and Amidst a Snowstorm of Love. Her large expressive eyes and refined features have helped her become one of the leading Gen Z actresses in China.
6. Li Landi
Li Landi earned recognition for her emotional performance in My Huckleberry Friends. As Yu Zhouzhou, she portrayed a kind and loyal student while also handling heavier emotional scenes with depth. Her heartfelt acting helped turn the character into one of the most memorable school-drama heroines.
7. Zhang Jingyi
Zhang Jingyi gained attention from her debut project Run for Young. Her light makeup, calm presence, and naturally pure appearance made her look like a high-achieving student brought directly to life from a youth novel. She has since become strongly associated with thoughtful and nostalgic coming-of-age stories.
8. Xu Mengjie
Former Rocket Girls 101 member Xu Mengjie ranked eighth for her warm and approachable beauty. Her role in Our Secret highlighted her bright crescent-shaped smile and friendly “girl next door” charm. Rather than appearing glamorous or distant, Xu Mengjie attracts viewers with a comforting and healing image.
9. Liu Haocun
Liu Haocun impressed audiences as Xu Niannian in Just for Meeting You. Her large eyes, radiant smile, and soft student styling gave her the appearance of a school-romance heroine from a treasured memory. Her youthful visuals also added emotional impact when the story moved from playful moments toward the sadness of growing up.
10. Tan Songyun
Tan Songyun completed the ranking with her famously age-defying appearance. From Geng Geng in With You to Li Jianjian in Go Ahead, she has repeatedly portrayed energetic and lovable young characters. Her round face, clever expression, and sunny smile continue to make her one of China’s most recognizable school-drama stars.
The ranking shows that youthful beauty is not defined by a single style. Zhang Ruonan brings quiet melancholy, Zhao Lusi offers sweetness and energy, while Liu Yifei represents timeless elegance. Still, Zhang Ruonan’s combination of delicate visuals and emotional vulnerability helped her secure the top position among China’s most beloved youth-drama goddesses.
Sources: k14
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