On the morning of December 9, Chinese social media lit up as the names Zhu Yiwei and Bai Xin Yi rocketed to the top of Weibo’s trending topics. The cause? Their 34th on-screen collaboration — a number that stunned fans and industry watchers alike.

In an industry where most acting duos part ways after just a few projects, Zhu and Bai have defied expectations, continuously working together and growing their fanbase with every appearance. From co-stars to real-life couple, their journey is one that fans follow with devotion and admiration.

Their latest project, the short drama “Arrogant due to favor”, brings them together once again. Zhu Yiwei plays Jin Yihan, a cold and calculating CEO, while Bai Xin Yi transforms into Ji Chao, a talented designer thrust into an arranged marriage. Through corporate battles and emotional trials, the two characters evolve from strangers to soulmates — mirroring the emotional depth that has become the couple’s hallmark.

Whether in ancient costume dramas or modern urban settings, Zhu and Bai remain consistent fixtures on short drama platforms like Douyin, Weibo, and YouTube, frequently topping viewer charts. Their filmography includes viral titles such as: “CEO Zhou Wants to Make It Official Every Day” (Zhou Zong Mei Tian Dou Xiang Guan Xuan),  “The Heiress Maid” (Qian Jin Ya Huan), “The Lady Is Fake”.

Netizens have taken to humorously comparing their endless reunions to other slow-burning pairings. “While some of us are still waiting for our CP to reunite a second time, these two are already at 34!” one fan quipped.

Their real-life romance adds even more weight to their on-screen allure. Zhu Yiwei, born in 1998 and a graduate of Zhejiang Art Academy, is known for his “gentle CEO” roles. Bai Xin Yi, two years older, recently stunned at the Short Film Night gala in an elegant white gown, with fans calling her presence “cinematic, especially beside Zhu.”

Their ability to deliver natural, effortless chemistry — never forced, always genuine — has made them icons of the short drama format. As the genre dominates online platforms, couples like Zhu and Bai prove that even in bite-sized stories, emotion and impact can be just as profound.

Now trending once again, Zhu Yiwei and Bai Xin Yi’s 34th reunion isn’t just another comeback. It’s a testament to enduring screen magic — and a love story audiences still can’t get enough of.