Chinese Actor Jin Ze Passes Away at 33

Chinese actor Jin Ze, whose real name was Zhang Jiawei, has passed away at the age of 33. The heartbreaking news was officially confirmed on June 6, 2026, by his agency, Shengshi Guangnian Culture Co., Ltd.

According to the agency’s statement, Jin Ze died at his home in Hangzhou on June 4, 2026. The cause of death has not been disclosed. In its announcement, the company expressed profound sorrow and extended sincere condolences to the actor’s family.

Born on January 30, 1993, in Weihai, Shandong Province, Jin Ze graduated from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. He initially built his career as a model before successfully transitioning into acting.

Throughout his career, Jin Ze appeared in several television dramas and gained increasing recognition in recent years through China’s rapidly growing micro-drama and short-form drama industry. His upcoming project, Waiting for the Flowers to Bloom, Waiting for Your Return, had attracted more than 1.48 million reservations on the Hongguo Short Drama platform before his passing.

The actor’s final post on his Sina Weibo account, followed by more than five million people, was published on May 6, 2026. In the post, he announced the completion of filming for one of his latest projects.

Before the official statement was released, news of Jin Ze’s death spread rapidly across Chinese social media platforms, becoming a major trending topic and prompting an outpouring of grief from fans, colleagues, and members of the entertainment industry.

The agency also urged the public not to spread rumors or unverified information and asked netizens to respect the privacy of Jin Ze’s family as they make funeral arrangements during this difficult time.

Jin Ze’s passing has left many fans and colleagues mourning the loss of a talented young actor whose career was continuing to rise. Messages of condolence continue to pour in from across China and around the world.

Rest in peace, Jin Ze!🙏🕯️Thank you for the memories, the stories, and the characters that touched so many hearts around the world💔