Chen Tianxiang is a Chinese actor specializing in short dramas. Born on July 30, 2002, in Hunan Province, he is 184cm tall and graduated from the Broadcasting and Hosting Arts program at the China Women's University. He debuted in 2022 and is known for his roles in historical dramas, such as those depicting political intrigue, madmen criticizing powerful officials, deeply affectionate emperors, and refined villains from the Republican era. He is hailed as a "top-tier actor in short historical dramas" and "the chosen one of ancient times." By 2025, he is expected to lead the industry with over 30 hit dramas. I. Basic Information Birthday: 2002-07-30 Hometown: Hunan Height: 184cm Zodiac Sign: Leo Graduation: Broadcasting and Hosting Arts, China Women's University Debut: 2022 "The Legend of the Green Snake" Positioning: Top-tier short-drama costume drama actor, professional "crazy critic" actor, versatile actor, prolific workaholic Tags: Seventeen Lang ("I'm in the Palace"), Republic of China Dao Ming Si, top-tier white-haired powerful minister II. Representative Short Dramas (2022–2026) Hit/Representative Work "The Two-Faced Powerful Minister Secretly Loves Me" (2025, iQiyi): Played the white-haired powerful minister (over 1 billion views, "crazy critic aesthetics" became legendary) "Spring Deep Locks the Jade Prince" (2025): Played the green tea regent Xiao Yun (3.578 million collections) "I'm in the Palace" (2024): Played the emperor ("Seventeen Lang" became a hit) "The Great-Grandma Arrives at Eighteen (3/4)" (2025–2026): Plays Ji Mohan (Republic of China accountant, the epitome of contrast) "Provoking Hearts" (2025, iQiyi): Plays Xuan Ye "Wan Ning" (2025): Plays Chu Muyuan "The Emperor and She" (2025): Plays the tyrant Yan Jinyuan "Chinese Paladin 3: Love Arises" (2026): Plays Xu Changqing/Lin Yeping/Lu Linfeng in a love triangle "Oh No, After Transmigrating into a Book with My Best Friend, We Broke the Villain" (2026): Plays Regent Xiao Chenyuan "The Legend of Qin" (2022): Plays Zhang Zifan (debut in a comic adaptation) III. Style and Characteristics Appearance: 184cm tall, upright, sharp eyebrows and eyes, perfect for ancient costumes, white hair/ His iconic gold-rimmed glasses look has made him a breakout star. His acting range is impressive: he excels at portraying ruthless ministers, deeply affectionate emperors, cunning regents, and sophisticated villains of the Republican era, showcasing remarkable contrasts. His acting is characterized by meticulous attention to detail, skillfully using eye contact, micro-expressions, and subtle body language to create compelling characters; his emotionally resonant crying scenes have earned him the title of "short drama acting powerhouse." His output includes over 60 short dramas in 3 years, with over 30 in a single year in 2025, garnering over 1 billion views on Douyin (TikTok). His work is popular across multiple platforms including iQiyi, Tencent Video, Hongguo Music, and Douyin.