6 Chinese Actresses Who Are Called the 'It Girls' of Gen-Z

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The most popular Chinese actresses always have a lot of influence, especially among Gen-Z audiences. In China, these rising stars are often called "it girls," also known as "little flowers" or part of the "four dan actresses" tradition. They shape fashion trends, social media culture, and modern Chinese dramas with their popularity and strong fan support.

In this article, we will look at six Chinese actresses who are often seen as Gen-Z it girls and explore why they stand out in today’s entertainment industry.

Zhao Lusi is known as the "queen of romantic Chinese dramas." Her role in the TV show The Romance of Tiger and Rose made her very famous in 2020. She has 15.5 million followers on Xiaohongshu and 23.3 million followers on Weibo. Fans love her funny acting and youthful look. They even follow the brands she wears to copy her style. 

She started as a singer in the girl group THE9, formed on the 2020 show Youth With You. She starred in many TV shows and played the lead in Love Between Fairy and Devil, the most popular Chinese drama of 2022. Although some people find her outspoken personality too much, she has many fans on social media.

She began her acting career as a child in 2005. She became widely known after playing a tribal princess in the 2019 fantasy drama Novoland: Eagle Flag. People praise her for her natural acting skills and say she looks like the famous Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung.

She debuting in the 2020 teen drama Run For Young. She has quickly become popular with roles in the 2021 historical film 1921 and the 2022 TV show Lighter and Princess. She also starred in the film Tale of the Night. Zhang is currently an ambassador for the luxury French cosmetics brand Lancôme.

Shen Yue received criticism for her role in the 2018 remake of the Taiwanese drama Meteor Garden. However, she later won over fans with her funny vlogs. She is also a keen photographer, and her fans have compiled a list of the camera brands she uses.

She started acting at age eight in the 2010 film Aftershock. She is seen as one of China's most promising young actresses. She has starred in movies like Detective Chinatown (2015) and Sister (2021), and TV dramas such as The Heart Of Genius and Homesick (both aired in 2022). Fans admire her androgynous fashion and unique mullet hairstyle.