On the morning of December 9, Chinese social media lit up when the names Zhu Yiwei and Bai Xin Yi shot to the top of Weibo’s trending topics. The cause? Their 34th on-screen collaboration – a number that stunned fans and industry watchers alike.
In an industry where most acting couples part ways after a few projects, Zhu and Bai have defied expectations, continually working together and growing their fan base with each appearance. From co-stars to the real-life couple, their journey is one that fans follow with devotion and admiration.
Their latest project, the short drama “Arrogant due to favor,” brings them together once again. Zhu Yiwei plays Jin Yihan, a cold and calculating CEO, while Bai Xin Yi transforms into Ji Chao, a talented designer involved in an arranged marriage. Through corporate battles and emotional trials, the two characters evolve from strangers to soul mates, mirroring the emotional depth that has become the couple’s hallmark.
Whether ancient costume dramas or modern urban settings, Zhu and Bai remain constant presences on short drama platforms such as Douyin, Weibo and YouTube, often topping viewership charts. Their filmography includes viral titles such as: “CEO Zhou Wants to Make It Official Every Day” (Zhou Zong Mei Tian Dou Xiang Guan Xuan), “The Heiress Maid” (Qian Jin Ya Huan), “The Lady Is Fake”.
Netizens began humorously comparing their never-ending reunions to other slow-burn couplings. “While some of us are still waiting for our CPs to reunite a second time, these two are already 34 years old!” one fan joked.
Their real-life romance adds even more weight to their on-screen charm. Zhu Yiwei, born in 1998 and a graduate of Zhejiang Art Academy, is known for his “gentle CEO” roles. Bai Xin Yi, two years older, recently stunned at the Short Film Night gala in an elegant white dress, with fans calling her presence “cinematic, especially next to Zhu.”
Their ability to offer natural and effortless chemistry – never forced, always genuine – has made them icons of the short drama format. As the genre dominates online platforms, couples like Zhu and Bai demonstrate that even in small-scale stories, the emotion and impact can be just as profound.
Now trending again, the 34th reunion of Zhu Yiwei and Bai Xin Yi is not just another comeback. It’s a testament to the enduring magic of the screen and a love story that audiences still can’t get enough of.
