Hou Minghao has risen to fame as a Chinese drama male god with "Young White Horse Drunken in Spring Breeze" and two seasons of "Under the Stranger." His popularity soared after participating in the reality show "Flowers and Boys" Season 6 due to Zhao Yutong frequently creating CP speculation. Recently, his look as "Baimu Shenjun" in the costume drama "Huaisui Bamboo Pavilion," starring Liu Shishi and Zhang Yunlong, was revealed. Seen in a gauzy blue outfit, he looks more handsome than ever, with many netizens even finding Hou Minghao more attractive than the lead actor Zhang Yunlong. However, as his popularity skyrocketed, his past graduation photo with a garlic nose spread wildly online. Many netizens suspect he underwent plastic surgery, given the drastic difference from his current appearance, sparking discussions.
Hou Minghao starred in "Cambrian Period" alongside Zhou Yutong, Mike He, and Qin Han as early as 2017, but it wasn't until 2023 when he starred in "Under the Stranger" with Peng Yuchang, Wang Yinglu, and Bi Wenjun, and "Protective Heart" with Zhou Ye, that he became a hit. His handsome appearance, high nose bridge, and large eyes are adored by many fans, and he looks attractive in both costume and modern attire. Yet recent viral graduation photos show eyes that appear somewhat uneven and a garlic nose, in stark contrast to his current high nose bridge, leaving many surprised by his dramatic transformation. Rumors of plastic surgery are rampant.