33-year-old Chinese actor Jin Ze rose to fame 7 years ago after appearing in the drama "Hello Joann" starring Joseph Cheng and Ying'er. He graduated from Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology with a degree in Art and Design and stood at 188 centimeters tall, with a high and slender build. Today (6th), Chinese media reported his passing in Hengdian, with the specific cause still unclear. His management agency has yet to issue a statement, but the news has already surged to the top of trending searches, and his Baidu Encyclopedia page has been updated.
According to "Red Star News", Jin Ze's latest Weibo post was updated on the 6th of last month, promoting the wrap-up of the drama "Republican Strange Case File." He entered the entertainment industry as a model in the past and has acted in dramas such as "Hello Joann," "Forget You, Remember Love," "Begin Love from Marriage," "Beauty's Reversal," and "Don't Fall in Love with the Boss." Multiple industry insiders revealed that he passed away yesterday in Hengdian, with the cause of death not disclosed. Other friends in the circle were very shocked upon hearing the news.
There are also netizens saying that Jin Ze still has an unreleased dual male-lead drama "Backlight," but the person has already passed away, "Life is truly too fragile," "It feels like being a celebrity is also a high-risk profession, there have been so many sudden deaths in recent years," "Jin Ze is rumored to have passed away suddenly at home in Hengdian, can someone confirm if this is true? What a handsome guy with great acting skills," "I'm the same age as him, it's really too young, hope he rest in peace."
Ten years ago, Jin Ze participated in the variety show "I Can See Your Voice" under his real name "Zhang Jiawei." At the time, he was described as a "long-legged Oppa who emerged out of nowhere." As soon as he appeared, he walked the runway alongside Fan Bingbing, and Jin Ze's presence was said to be on par with Fan Bingbing. However, his singing was lacking, and Fan Bingbing laughed at the time, saying, "I'm already captivated, it doesn't matter what he sings," and invited him to collaborate if the opportunity arose. In recent years, Jin Ze mostly acted in online mini-dramas, including the adaptation of "Prince Turns into Frog" called "Forget You, Remember Love," as well as "101st Wedding Snatch," and "Next, Happiness," among others.
Source: China Times