LayarHijau – Chinese actor Zhang Linghe is once again in the spotlight thanks to his latest project. Following the surge in popularity he gained through the romantic drama The Best Thing (愛你), Zhang Linghe is currently filming the costume drama The Road to Glory (歸鸞) alongside Lin Yun. Several leaked behind-the-scenes clips of the two have quickly gone viral, drawing attention for their sweet and emotionally charged moments, while an unexpected incident on set ended up making netizens laugh out loud.
In recent years, Zhang Linghe’s name has steadily risen in the Chinese drama industry. He became widely known through roles in Love Between Fairy and Devil (蒼蘭訣) and My Journey to You (雲之羽) alongside Esther Yu, before further strengthening his popularity with Story of Kunning Palace (寧安如夢) starring Bai Lu, and The Princess Royal (度華年) with Zhao Jinmai. However, The Best Thing, which aired last year, marked a major turning point that significantly boosted his fan base.
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Zhang Linghe’s popularity climbed even higher after his appearance on Hunan TV’s New Year’s Eve stage. A costume transformation video he uploaded on Douyin garnered tens of millions of likes and sparked a wave of imitation trends. Meanwhile, a clip of him walking confidently across the stage for around 40 seconds also went viral, highlighting his tall frame and striking, sharply defined features that caught the attention of a wider audience beyond drama viewers.
Amid this momentum, Zhang Linghe is now fully immersed in the filming of The Road to Glory. From the early stages of production, his on-screen chemistry with Lin Yun has already become a hot topic. Several leaked scenes circulating on social media showcase intense interactions filled with romantic tension.
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One of the most talked-about scenes shows Zhang Linghe pressing Lin Yun against a wall. As Lin Yun tries to turn her face away, Zhang Linghe lifts her chin and forces her to look straight at him. His gaze is intense and emotionally charged, carrying a strong sense of possessiveness, while Lin Yun appears visibly nervous, lowering her eyes. The moment creates a fiery yet intimate atmosphere that immediately caught viewers’ attention.
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Another scene reveals a much gentler side of Zhang Linghe’s character. In the clip, Lin Yun’s character falls asleep on a chair as sunlight slowly spills onto her face. Not wanting to disturb her, Zhang Linghe quietly raises his hand to block the sunlight. He gazes at her sleeping face with a soft, attentive expression, creating a warm and tender moment that many fans found heart-melting.
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Beyond sweet moments, other leaked footage hints at emotional conflict between the two characters. Lin Yun is seen running away with a troubled expression after encountering Zhang Linghe in a corridor. He chases after her, grabs her arm, and forces her to face him. Their intense exchange ultimately ends with both characters in tears, leaving viewers curious about the central conflict that will drive the story.
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Behind the scenes, filming The Road to Glory has also produced an unexpectedly funny moment. Before Zhang Linghe and Lin Yun even filmed an official kissing scene, Zhang Linghe’s character’s “first kiss” was humorously stolen by a bee. While waiting for a take and preparing to get into character, a bee suddenly landed right on Zhang Linghe’s lips. Startled, he immediately turned his head and repeatedly licked his lips to check whether he had been stung. Fortunately, nothing serious happened, but his reaction quickly became a source of amusement for both the crew and online viewers.
The incident drew even more jokes because Zhang Linghe had previously posed for a polaroid photo with a fake butterfly placed on his lips. With both moments resurfacing online, netizens teasingly described him as someone who “attracts bees and butterflies,” leaving playful comments about how even insects seem drawn to his looks.
The Road to Glory is adapted from a novel of the same name by Chinese author Tuanzi Laixi. The drama tells the story of the fall of the Liang Dynasty and the tragic fate of Wen Yu, a noblewoman famed as the “number one beauty,” portrayed by Lin Yun. After the collapse of her kingdom, Wen Yu falls into the hands of powerful elites and is treated as a mere object of amusement.
Determined to seek revenge and secure military support, Wen Yu embarks on a long journey to find her fiancé. Along the way, she is kidnapped by bandits and nearly sold into a brothel. At a critical moment, she is rescued by Xiao Li, a lowly street thug played by Zhang Linghe.
Over time, Xiao Li rises from the lowest ranks of society to become a general and eventually reaches the peak of power. Amid the chaos of the era, he builds his own forces and leads battles without ever tasting defeat. What begins as a desire to be worthy of Wen Yu gradually evolves into a far greater ambition tied to the fate of the nation.
With its dark historical backdrop, emotionally charged romance, and strong chemistry between Zhang Linghe and Lin Yun, The Road to Glory has already been labeled as one of the most highly anticipated costume dramas. From heart-fluttering leaked scenes to amusing behind-the-scenes stories, public anticipation for its official release continues to grow.
