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Chinese Actor Jin Ze Dies at 33; Agency Urges Public Not to Spread Rumours, Leaves Fans in Shock
His agency said the cause has not been disclosed and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy while funeral arrangements are handled.
On June 4, 2026, Chinese actor Jin Ze, known as Zhang Jiawei, died at age 33 in Hangzhou. Shengshi Guangnian Culture Ltd. confirmed the news on June 6.
Born on January 30, 1993, in Weihai, Shandong Province, Jin began his career as a fashion model before transitioning into acting, appearing in Hello Joann, Forget You Remember Love, and Legally Romance.
In recent years, Jin found renewed success within China's rapidly expanding micro-drama market. His project Waiting for the Flowers to Bloom, Waiting for Your Return attracted more than 1.48 million reservations on the Hongguo Short Drama platform.
Tributes poured in across social media platforms following reports of the actor's passing, with discussions surrounding his death becoming one of the most talked-about topics on Sina Weibo.
No cause of death has been disclosed by Shengshi Guangnian Culture. The agency urged the public to respect the privacy of Jin's loved ones as the family handles funeral arrangements.