The Chinese Entertainment world is deeply shocked by the untimely death of actor Jin Ze at the young age of 33. His talent agency, Shengshi Guangnian Culture Co., Ltd., confirmed the tragic news on June 6, 2026, leaving both his fanbase and industry peers in complete shock over the unexpected loss. According to the agency’s official brief, Jin Ze passed away on June 4 at his residence in Hangzhou, China, though details regarding the cause of death have been withheld.
The management agency officially confirmed the devastating news in a public statement, writing, “We announce with profound sorrow that our contracted actor Jin Ze (Zhang Jiawei) passed away at his home in Hangzhou on June 4, 2026.” The company went on to honour him as an outstanding young actor and model while offering its deepest sympathies to his grieving loved ones.
As reported by the Global Times, the agency also made a heartfelt appeal for the family’s privacy during this painful time. They strongly urged social media users and news outlets to avoid spreading unverified rumours or fuelled online speculation, allowing his close circle to focus entirely on finalizing his funeral arrangements in peace.
The news of Jin Ze’s sudden passing rapidly took over Chinese social media platforms, with related topics soaring to the top of trending feeds within a few hours. In the wake of the tragedy, an outpouring of tributes has flooded in from fans, peers, and fellow actors, all fondly remembering him as a dedicated, hardworking artist and a genuinely warm, humble person.
Jin Ze’s last social media post:
The tragedy struck just as his career was reaching new heights. Industry data shows that one of his highly anticipated upcoming dramas, Waiting for the Flowers to Bloom, Waiting for Your Return, had already built a massive following, pulling in over 1.48 million fan reservations ahead of its scheduled release.
Born in Weihai, Shandong province, Jin Ze initially made his debut as a model after graduating from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. He then appeared on the 2016 music show I Can See Your Voice and transitioned into acting.
His credits include Hello, Joann (2019), Forget You, Remember Love (2020), and Legally Romance (2022).
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