Song Weilong (actor)

Song Weilong
Song in 2016
Born (1999-03-25) 25 March 1999
Dalian, Liaoning, China
Occupations
Years active2015–present
Agent(s)Huanyu Entertainment
(2015–2024)
Notable work
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Honours
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese宋威龙
Traditional Chinese宋威龍
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinSòng Wēilóng
WebsiteiQIYI • Viki

Song Weilong (Chinese: 宋威龙, born 25 March 1999) is a Chinese actor and model.[1][2] He is known for his roles in Find Yourself, Go Ahead, Youthful Glory, Shine On Me and Love for You.[3][4][5][6] In 2020, Forbes China listed him under "30 Under 30 Asia" category, for his professional contributions.[7][8] In 2026, he won the People's Choice Best Actor Award at the 2025 International Streaming Festival's Global OTT Awards.[9][10]

Early life and education

Song was born in Dalian, Liaoning, he comes from a modest background and was raised with two older sisters.[11][12] At age nine, inspired by Jet Li’s action films The New Legend of Shaolin, he developed an interest in martial arts.[13] He trained in wushu, and eventually enrolled in Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School, Henan.[14]

Career

2015–2018: Beginnings

In 2015, Song Weilong signed with Huanyu Entertainment and officially became an actor.[15] Initially, he appeared in the variety shows Run for Time and Day Day Up,[16][17] which led to his increased recognition in China.[18][19] In 2016, he made his debut in the fantasy drama Demon Girl II.[20][21] Later, he starred in the Chinese-South Korean production Catman;[22] and in youth film Passage of My Youth produced by Hong Kong cinematographer Cheung Ka-fai.[23]

In 2017, Song starred in fantasy romance drama Long For You, adapted from the comic The Distance of Light Between You and Me.[24] The series achieved 1billion viewership throughout its run.[25] Additionally, he starred in the youth melodrama Beautiful Reborn Flower,[26] historical drama Untouchable Lovers;[27] and sci-fi adventure film Game Breaker.[28][29]

2019–2024: Breakthrough

In 2019, Song starred in the youth romance film Love The Way You Are,[30] for which he won the 'Best New Actor' award at the China Movie Channel Media Awards.[31]

In 2020, Song garnered widespread acclaim for his performance in the romantic comedy series Find Yourself,[32] which had over 50 billion viewership.[33][34] He then starred in the historical romance drama In a Class of Her Own.[35] He gained immense recognition for his role in coming of age series Go Ahead,[36][37] the series achieved 9,500 popularity heat index in IQIYI.[38]

2025-onwards: rising success

In 2025, Song starred in romantic series Shine on Me.[39] It exceeded 1 billion views on Tencent Video,[40] achieved 30,000 popularity index,[41][42] and won him 'People Choice Male Award' at 2026 Korea International Streaming Festival (KISF) Global OTT Awards.[43] In 2026, he starred in the romantic series Love for You, directed by Liu Junjie.[44][45] It topped 'Weibo Drama Popularity Index', and surpassed 50 million views within two days.[46][47]

Influence

Ambassadorships

In 2020, Initially Song served as spokesperson for Burberry Beauty,[48] later, British luxury fashion house Burberry appointed him as its ambassador.[49][50] In 2022, Italian luxury fashion house Emporio Armani also announced him as their brand spokesperson for its Men's Watches in Greater China and the Asia-Pacific region.[51][52][53][54]

Song was also announced first male global brand ambassador forJapanese high-end jewelry brand Mikimoto.[55] In May 2024, Italian luxury fashion house Gucci announced him as its ambassador through Chinese Valentine's Day campaign.[56]

Philanthropy

On March 19, 2016, Song attended the "Green Bicycle Tour" charity event in Chengdu as its youth ambassador.[57][58]

Filmography

Film

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes Ref.
2018 Game Breaker 破梦游戏之不醒城 Nan Ji Main role [59]
2019 Love the Way You Are 我的青春都是你 Fang Yuke [60]
2020 Passage of My Youth 岁月忽已暮 Jiang Hai [61]
2021 Catman 我爱喵星人 Miao Xingren Supporting role [62]
2023 Just for Meeting You 念念相忘 Yang Yi Main role [63]

Television/Web series

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Demon Girl II 半妖倾城 II Ying Long Supporting role [64]
2017 Long For You 我与你的光年距离 Gu Shiyi Lead role [65]
2018 Untouchable Lovers 凤囚凰 Rong Zhi [66]
2020 Find Yourself 下一站是幸福 Yuan Song [67]
Beautiful Reborn Flower 彼岸花 Lin Heping [68]
In a Class of Her Own 漂亮书生 Feng Chengjun [69]
Go Ahead 以家人之名 Ling Xiao [70]
2023 A League of Nobleman 君子盟 Zhang Ping [71]
The Bionic Life 仿生人间 Cheng Nuo [72]
2025 Everlasting Longing 相思令 Xuan Lie [73]
Youthful Glory 韶华若锦 Jiang Xu [74]
The Seven Relics of Ill Omen 七根心简 Luo Ren [75]
Shine on Me 骄阳似我 Lin Yusen [76]
2026 The Eternal Fragrance 千香 Lei Xiuyuan [77]
Love for You 野狗骨头 Chen Yi [78]

Discography

YearEnglish titleChinese titleAlbumNotesRef.
2020 "Heart Warms Heart Equals to the World" 心暖心等于世界 Non-album single COVID-19 pandemic public service song[79]

Awards and nominations

Year Event Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2017 OK! The Style Awards Fashion New Idol Award N/a Won [80]
14th Esquire Man At His Best Awards Newcomer of the Year N/a Won [81]
11th Tencent Video Star Awards New Male Artist of the Year N/a Won [82]
24th Cosmo Beauty Ceremony Beautiful Idol of the Year N/a Won [83]
Men's UNO YOUNG Awards Most Promising Idol N/a Won
2019 China Movie Channel Media Awards Best New Actor Love the Way You Are Won [84]
2020 7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony Best Actor (Web series) N/a Nominated [85]
2020 Jinri Toutiao Awards Ceremony Most Popular Actor N/a Won
2026 Global OTT Awards People's Choice Award: Male Shine on Me Won [86][87]

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