Song Weilong (actor)
Chinese actor and model
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Song Weilong (simplified Chinese: 宋威龙; traditional Chinese: 宋威龍; pinyin: Sòng Wēilóng) is a Chinese actor and model. He is best known for his roles as Yuan Song in Find Yourself (2020),[1] as Ling Xiao in Go Ahead (2020), and as Lin Yusen in Shine on Me (2025).[2]
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| Years active | 2015–present | ||||||
| Agent | Huanyu Film (2015–2024) | ||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 宋威龙 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 宋威龍 | ||||||
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Early life and education
Song was born in Dalian, Liaoning, raised in a family with two older sisters. At age 9, Song Weilong developed an interest in classic martial arts after watching the action movie The New Legend of Shaolin starring Jet Li.[3] He tried out for and learned wushu for a year in junior high school, and later enrolled in Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School of Henan Province.[4]
Career
2015–2018: Beginnings
In 2015, Song Weilong signed with Yu Zheng Studio and officially became an actor.[5] He made his first appearance in the variety show Run for Time,[6] and also joined the talk show, Day Day Up.[7] These appearances led to increased recognition for Song in China.[8][9]
In 2016, he made his acting debut in the fantasy drama Demon Girl II.[10][11] The same year, he was cast in the Chinese-South Korean production Catman;[12] as well as in youth film Passage of My Youth produced by Hong Kong cinematographer Cheung Ka-fai.[13]
In 2017, Song starred in fantasy romance drama Long For You, adapted from the comic The Distance of Light Between You and Me.[14] The series achieved 1 billion views throughout its run.[15] The same year, he was also cast in the youth melodrama Beautiful Reborn Flower opposite Lin Yun.[16]
In 2018, Song starred opposite Guan Xiaotong in the historical drama Untouchable Lovers;[17] as well as sci-fi adventure film Dream Breaker.[18][19]
2019–present: Rising success and comeback to television
In 2019, Song starred in the youth romance film Love The Way You Are.[20] He won the Best New Actor award at the China Movie Channel Media Awards.[21] Forbes China listed Song under their 30 Under 30 Asia 2019 list which consisted of 30 influential people under 30 years old who have had a substantial effect in their fields.[22]
In 2020, Song starred in the romantic comedy drama Find Yourself alongside Victoria Song.[1] The series was a hit and led to a rise in popularity for Song.[23] Song then starred in the historical romance drama In a Class of Her Own,[24] and slice-of-life family drama Go Ahead.[25] He ranked 45th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.[26]
Other ventures
Philanthropy
On March 19, 2016, Song attended the "Green Bicycle Tour" charity event in Chengdu as its youth ambassador.[27] This event was sponsored and promoted by the cosmetics brand Innisfree. Song presented the Innisfree x Yongjiu crossover road bike collaboration and hosted the fan meeting afterwards.[28]
Endorsements and ambassadorships
His endorsements and ambassadorships includes international luxury brands Burberry,[29] Emporio Armani, and Mikimoto.[citation needed]
In August 2020, Song was served as Makeup's spokesperson for Burberry Beauty.[30] In September 2020, Song was appointed brand ambassador for British luxury fashion house Burberry after participating in its Trench Coat advertising campaign.[31]
In 2020, Italian luxury fashion house Emporio Armani announced that Song would serve as brand spokesperson for its Men's Watches in Greater China and the Asia-Pacific region.[32] Since 2022, he was appointed as the Greater China and Asia-Pacific regional spokesperson for Emporio Armani's Men's Watches and Accessories.[33][34]
Since 2022, Japanese high-end jewelry brand Mikimoto announced Song as their first male global brand ambassador.[35]
In May 2024, Italian luxury fashion house Gucci has chosen Song as its newest brand ambassador through his appearance in the brand's 520 Chinese Valentine's Day campaign alongside Wen Qi.[36]
Filmography
Film
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Dream Breaker | 破梦游戏之不醒城 | Nan Ji | [18] | |
| 2019 | Love the Way You Are | 我的青春都是你 | Fang Yuke | [20] | |
| 2020 | Passage of My Youth | 岁月忽已暮 | Jiang Hai | [13] | |
| 2021 | Catman | 我爱喵星人 | Miao Xingren | [12] | |
| 2023 | Just for Meeting You | 念念相忘 | Yang Yi | [37] | |
Television/Web series
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network | Notes/Ref. |
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| 2016 | Demon Girl II | 半妖倾城 II | Ying Long | Mango TV | [10] |
| 2017 | Long For You | 我与你的光年距离 | Gu Shiyi | LeTV | [14] |
| 2018 | Untouchable Lovers | 凤囚凰 | Rong Zhi | Hunan TV | [17] |
| 2020 | Find Yourself | 下一站是幸福 | Yuan Song | [1] | |
| Beautiful Reborn Flower | 彼岸花 | Lin Heping | iQiyi, Tencent | [16] | |
| In a Class of Her Own | 漂亮书生 | Feng Chengjun | iQiyi | [24] | |
| Go Ahead | 以家人之名 | Ling Xiao | Hunan TV | [25] | |
| 2023 | A League of Nobleman | 君子盟 | Zhang Ping | Tencent Video | [38] |
| The Bionic Life | 仿生人间 | Cheng Nuo | iQIYI | [39] | |
| 2025 | Everlasting Longing | 相思令 | Xuan Lie | Tencent Video | [40] |
| Youthful Glory | 韶华若锦 | Jiang Xu | Mango TV | [41] | |
| The Seven Relics of Ill Omen | 七根心简 | Luo Ren | Youku | [42] | |
| Shine on Me | 骄阳似我 | Lin Yusen | iQIYI, Tencent Video | [43][44] | |
| TBA | The Eternal Fragrance | 千香引 | Lei Xiuyuan | Youku | [45] |
| Love for You | 野狗骨头 | Chen Yi | Hunan TV, Mango TV | [46] |
Discography
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes/Ref. |
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| 2020 | "Heart Warms Heart Equals to the World" | 心暖心等于世界 | Non-album single | COVID-19 pandemic public service song[47] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | OK! The Style Awards | Fashion New Idol Award | N/a | Won | [48] |
| 14th Esquire Man At His Best Awards | Newcomer of the Year | N/a | Won | [49] | |
| 11th Tencent Video Star Awards | New Male Artist of the Year | N/a | Won | [50] | |
| 24th Cosmo Beauty Ceremony | Beautiful Idol of the Year | N/a | Won | [51] | |
| Men's UNO YOUNG Awards | Most Promising Idol | N/a | Won | [citation needed] | |
| 2019 | China Movie Channel Media Awards | Best New Actor | Love The Way You Are | Won | [21] |
| 2020 | 7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony | Best Actor (Web series) | N/a | Nominated | [52] |
| 2020 | Jinri Toutiao Awards Ceremony | Most Popular Actor | N/a | Won |
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
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| Forbes | 2020 | China Celebrity 100 | 45th | [53] |
| 30 Under 30 (China) | Placed | [54][failed verification] | ||