The name Bai Yiru quickly became a hot topic on Chinese social media after she suddenly appeared on Weibo’s Hot Search not because of a hit drama or scandal, but because of her extraordinarily large and sparkling eyes. The new actress signed to Huang Xiaoming’s entertainment agency has left netizens fascinated, but this is not just a simple case of “pretty girl goes viral.”
Bai Yiru’s adorable round eyes, reminiscent of a porcelain doll, have sparked countless comments comparing her to famous celebrities such as Yoon Eun Hye, Hashimoto Kanna and BABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon. But the buzz took on a life of its own when netizens revisited Huang Xiaoming’s romantic history and his unmistakable aesthetic preference for women with large, captivating eyes.
Fans were quick to draw parallels between Bai Yiru and Xiaoming’s previous love interests, from her famous unrequited crush on Zhao Wei, known for her big round eyes, to her marriage to Angelababy, another beauty whose main feature is her eyes. This led to ironic comments dubbing Bai Yiru the latest incarnation of “Huang Xiaoming’s unchanging type for 20 years”.
Some commenters even joked that she resembles a mix between Zhao Wei, Angelababy and Ye Ke, Huang’s rumored most recent flame. One viral observation sums him up perfectly: “His eyes shine like 50-carat diamonds.”
Despite her youthful, doll-like appearance, Bai Yiru’s presence exudes a cinematic quality. At just 22 years old, the Xinjiang actress is already hailed as a rising star of the 2003 line of actresses. She is currently studying at the Beijing Film Academy, one of China’s most prestigious performing arts schools.
Notably, she is no newcomer. Bai Yiru appeared in the period drama The Glory with Chen Duling, playing the maid Jilan, and participated in other projects.
With her delicate elegance, expressive eyes and height of 172cm, Bai Yiru ticks all the boxes of what today’s entertainment industry craves. Although she was only recently introduced as part of Huang Xiaoming’s agency, she is already proving to be perfect for both TV and film. All signs suggest that Bai Yiru is not just a viral sensation, but a star in the making.
Sources: K14
