Overseasidol.com — In recent years, China’s short drama industry has experienced rapid growth, captivating audiences with imaginative storylines and giving rise to a new generation of popular actors.
One of them is Zheng Kai, who recently attracted attention after sharing an unexpected experience from the filming set.
Through his social media, Zheng Kai revealed that he had accepted an offer to star in a “noona romance” drama, believing it would feature a typical storyline involving a young man and an elegant, mature woman.
However, upon joining the cast, he was surprised to learn that his female co-star was 68 years old.
Zheng Kai openly expressed his astonishment in his post, jokingly questioning the director about the significant age gap and commenting that it was far beyond what he had imagined.
His remarks quickly went viral and topped trending topics on Chinese social media.
During a recent live broadcast, the actor further explained that he initially thought he would be portraying a romantic relationship between a handsome CEO and a beautiful older woman.
Instead, reality presented a much more unexpected scenario, leaving him momentarily speechless.
Despite the surprise, his candid story entertained many viewers and highlighted the unpredictable and diverse nature of today’s short drama productions.
