According to a ranking cited by ELLE, Zhang Ruonan was named the most beautiful Chinese “goddess of youth”, ahead of Zhao Lusi and Liu Yifei. The list highlights 10 actresses known for their sweet smiles, delicate features and convincing images of high school romance.
1. Zhang Ruonan
Zhang Ruonan
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2. Zhao Lusi
Zhao Lusi took second place after winning over viewers with Sang Zhi Hidden love. Her bright smile, playful energy and natural performance helped her convincingly portray the character, from a mischievous student to a young woman deeply in love. Her sweet and approachable image has made her one of the best-known “first love” faces in Chinese entertainment.
3. Liu Yifei
Although Liu Yifei rarely appeared in school dramas, her elegant and refined image earned her third place. His youthful role in He can love showed a softer and more innocent side of the actress. With her graceful visuals and restrained acting, Liu Yifei remains a classic symbol of the pure beauty of first love.
4. Shen Yue
Shen Yue has become an icon of youth drama Such a beautiful love. Her lively expression, bright eyes and natural charm made her character feel like the cheerful classmate many viewers might remember from their school days. Wearing a school uniform, Shen Yue easily embodies the youthful energy associated with the nation’s first love.
5. Zhao Jinmai
Zhao Jinmai ranked fifth with a more intelligent and refined form of youthful beauty. A former child actress, she has appeared in popular projects including A little thing called first love, ResetAND In the midst of a snowstorm of love. Her large expressive eyes and refined features have helped her become one of the leading Gen Z actresses in China.
6.Li Landi
Li Landi won recognition for his emotional performance My friends from Huckleberry. As Yu Zhouzhou, she played a kind and loyal student while also handling heavier emotional scenes with depth. Her sincere acting helped transform the character into one of the most memorable heroines of high school drama.
7. Zhang Jingyi
Zhang Jingyi attracted attention with his debut project Run for the youth. Her light makeup, calm presence and naturally pure appearance made her look like a successful student brought to life straight from a children’s novel. It has since been strongly associated with thoughtful and nostalgic coming-of-age stories.
8.Xu Mengjie
Former Rocket Girls 101 member Xu Mengjie ranked eighth for her warm and approachable beauty. His role in Our secret it highlighted her bright crescent-moon smile and friendly “girl next door” charm. Rather than appearing charming or distant, Xu Mengjie attracts viewers with a comforting and healing image.
9. Liu Haocun
Liu Haocun impressed audiences in the role of Xu Niannian Just to meet you. Her big eyes, radiant smile and soft schoolgirl style gave her the look of a romantic school heroine of a treasured memory. His youthful imagery also added emotional impact as the story moved from playful moments to the sadness of growing up.
10.Tan Songyun
Tan Songyun rounded out the chart with her famous anti-aging look. From Geng Geng inside With you to Li Jianjian inside Move forwardhe repeatedly played energetic and lovable young characters. Her round face, intelligent expression and sunny smile continue to make her one of China’s most recognizable school theater stars.
The ranking shows that youthful beauty is not defined by a single style. Zhang Ruonan brings a quiet melancholy, Zhao Lusi offers sweetness and energy, while Liu Yifei represents timeless elegance. However, Zhang Ruonan’s combination of delicate imagery and emotional vulnerability has helped her secure the top position among China’s most beloved youth drama goddesses.
Sources: k14
