Joseph Zeng Crowned Favorite Taiwanese Male Star in Chinese Online Poll
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Chinese social media users on Xiaohongshu have been voting for their favorite Taiwanese male stars.
- While several popular actors like Greg Hsu and Lincoln Chen were nominated, they did not win the top spot.
- Tseng Ching-hua was overwhelmingly favored, with many praising his "heavenly" handsomeness.
A poll on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu has revealed the favorite Taiwanese male stars among users, sparking discussions about popular actors like Greg Hsu, Joseph Zeng, and Lincoln Chen. Despite their significant fan bases, neither Hsu nor Chen secured the top position in the "Favorite Taiwanese Male Star" poll. Instead, Joseph Zeng emerged as the clear winner, garnering overwhelming support and effusive praise. Netizens lauded Zeng's appearance, with many describing him as "handsome to the point of being heavenly." Zeng gained significant recognition through Taiwanese dramas such as "Detention" and "Your Name Engraved Herein," and more recently, "The Victims' Game," which has attracted a large following among Chinese viewers. Comments flooded the discussion section expressing strong admiration, with fans declaring him their "boyfriend" and praising his "super sexy" appeal. Beyond Zeng, Greg Hsu, Lincoln Chen, Chen Hao-sen, and Peng Chi-yu also received considerable support. Hsu was celebrated as a "must-eat list" for Taiwan, while Chen was seen as an ideal partner. Chen Hao-sen and Peng Chi-yu also garnered numerous fan mentions. Notably, actor Kai Joseph Sung's recent negative press was mentioned as potentially affecting public perception. The discussion also included a "missed list" of other Taiwanese actors like Jasper Liu, Chris Wu, and Tony Yang, who some users felt should have been included. Many shared their preference for Taiwanese male stars, citing their "healthy" appearance, natural "boyish charm," and superior acting skills compared to some Chinese counterparts, appreciating their distinctiveness and natural look.
My boyfriend Ma Hua! Joseph Zeng is my number one!
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.