LayarHijau.com – The phenomenal short drama Summer Rose (盛夏芬德拉) has completely shifted the career trajectory of its two leads, Liu Xiaoxu and Guo Yuxin. Within just 18 days of release, the drama surpassed 3 billion views and stayed at the top of popularity charts for 21 consecutive days. Many viewers confessed that after watching it, they could “no longer enjoy other short dramas the same way.”
Guo Yuxin’s portrayal of Bai Qingmei, a strong-willed yet emotionally vulnerable photographer, became one of the biggest highlights of the show. Her acting felt fresh, effortless, and impactful — some viewers even praised her performance as superior to that of many long-drama female leads. Her emotional breakdown in the rain was described as “cinema-level acting.” Audiences said she perfectly captured the push-and-pull of mature love, where every subtle expression felt like a story of its own.
But her sudden fame didn’t come overnight. A graduate of the prestigious Central Academy of Drama — once known as one of the school’s most beautiful students — Guo Yuxin was initially expected to land solid supporting roles or even leads. Instead, she found herself stuck with minor, forgettable appearances.
She previously showed up briefly in several major dramas such as Best Choice Ever (承欢记), Till the End of the Moon (长月烬明), and A Journey to Love (一念关山). Her roles were so small that viewers barely noticed her presence. It was only after her breakout that netizens began digging up screenshots from those older projects, amazed they had overlooked her.
Following the explosive success of Summer Rose, Guo Yuxin continued to strengthen her career path. She led the legal-themed short drama Thorn Flowers Bloom (荆棘花开), produced by CNR. And now, she is making a major comeback to long-form drama — a key milestone for her rising status in the industry.
Guo Yuxin has officially joined the Republic-era drama The Lament of Autumn (玉簟秋) as the second female lead, directed by Ju Jue Liang and starring Cheng Lei and Xu Rohan in the main roles. Her new character promises a complex and emotionally intense arc.
She will play Tao Ziyi, the daughter of a wealthy business family. At first, she is spoiled, prideful, and deeply possessive of the male lead. But when her family falls into ruin, her life spirals in the midst of political tension and romantic turmoil. She gradually turns darker and is forced into a loveless political marriage with the second male lead — a heartbreaking fate that leaves her suffering in silence.
With such a drastic character transformation, the role offers Guo Yuxin a wide emotional range to showcase deeper acting abilities. Fans have already expressed excitement and anticipation for her performance.
Guo Yuxin’s growing popularity and increasing recognition for her talent suggest she is stepping firmly into a golden era of her career. Many viewers are hopeful that The Lament of Autumn will further solidify her position as one of the most promising rising actresses in the Chinese drama scene.
