In Chinese dramas, female supporting roles sometimes have fewer lines than the lead actress but can leave a lasting impression on viewers with a single appearance, a set of ancient costumes, or even a single glance. Over the past five years, from 'Cloud Feather' to 'Long Moon Burning Bright' and 'Jade Bone Remote', many beautiful second female leads have successfully stolen the show with their striking appearances, role charisma, and high discussion rates, even being dubbed the 'most beautiful in the entire drama' by fans. This article compiles popular Chinese dramas broadcast between 2021 and 2026, comprehensively considering the role's screen time, the popularity of the costume, and positive evaluations and discussion heat on Weibo, PTT, Dcard, and drama discussion forums to select the top 10 most beautiful female supporting roles in Chinese dramas over the past five years. Who can defeat Wang Churan and Chen Duling to become the number one in the hearts of the audience? The 10th most beautiful female supporting role in Chinese dramas over the past five years: Liu Xening in 'Ink Rain Cloud Interval' 'Ink Rain Cloud Interval' is an ancient costume drama centered around revenge, domestic struggles, and court intrigue. Liu Xening plays Jiang Yifan, the third miss of the Jiang family, daughter of Jiang Yuanbo and Ji Shuren. She has been spoiled by her mother since childhood, has a haughty and competitive personality, and sees Jiang Li, who has returned to the Jiang family, as a threat, frequently clashing with her in matters of love and family status. As Ji Shuren's true nature gradually becomes exposed, Jiang Yifan also begins to see through her mother's long-term control and provocation, trying to take control of her own life, adding a tragic color to the role in the later stages. Although Jiang Yifan often causes trouble for Jiang Li in the drama, Liu Xening's pearl makeup, luxurious costumes, and striking features still attract much attention. Social media comments include 'But she is so beautiful' and praise 'Jiang Yifan and the other three are so beautiful'. She plays the role of a spoiled rich girl with a strong sense of flamboyance, and even if the audience does not agree with the role's choices, they cannot ignore her exquisite appearance when she appears. The 9th most beautiful female supporting role in Chinese dramas over the past five years: Chen Haoyu in 'A Moment of Hesitation at Guanshan' 'A Moment of Hesitation at Guanshan' revolves around the mission of the Wu Kingdom's envoy to bring back the captured emperor, combining martial arts adventures, court struggles, and group emotions. Chen Haoyu plays Chu Yue, the main character of Jinxing County in An Guo, who is skilled in horse riding and archery, and has a frank and decisive personality. She was originally arranged to marry Li Tongguang but later falls in love with Yu Shisan, a carefree and uninhibited man, during their interactions. Their love line also becomes one of the most heart-wrenching subplots in the entire drama. When Chu Yue first appears on horseback, her neat bun, distinct features, and heroic appearance immediately catch the audience's attention. Related posts praise 'So beautiful, so beautiful'. Others describe her as 'having high looks and a hint of exotic charm', believing that Chen Haoyu can both support the noble aura of the county main and retain the role's love for laughter and mischief, and has a bright and free aura when framed with Yu Shisan. The 8th most beautiful female supporting role in Chinese dramas over the past five years: Chen Xiaonv in 'Qingqing Daily' 'Qingqing Daily' begins with the entry of Jiuchuan women into the new selection in Xinchuan, depicting marriage, friendship, and female growth through a light-hearted comedy. Chen Xiaonv plays Hao Jiao, who comes from Yanchuan and grows up in a family with a clear distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children, learning to read people's expressions and intentions at an early age. In order to prevent her birth mother from being bullied by the mistress and to secure a more stable life for herself, she chooses to become the concubine of the eldest son of the legitimate family, Yin Song, but suffers long-term control after marriage. With the help of her sisters, she eventually walks out of the inner chamber and rebuilds her own life. Hao Jiao speaks softly and behaves gracefully, always appearing with a gentle and aloof demeanor in the early stages. Some viewers directly exclaim 'She is so beautiful', and describe her as 'having the scholarly charm of a classical beauty', even joking 'I myself want to be immersed in her gentle land'. Chen Xiaonv's appearance and role setting are very well-matched, and the contrast between her apparent weakness and her always clear mind also makes Hao Jiao a very memorable female role in the drama. The 7th most beautiful female supporting role in Chinese dramas over the past five years: Guo Xiaoting in 'Canglan Jue' 'Canglan Jue' tells the story of the Moon Lord Dongfang Qingcang and the little flower fairy Xiaolanhua accidentally exchanging bodies and moving from enmity to love in a fantasy drama. Guo Xiaoting plays both the ancient goddess Chidi Nu and her reincarnation, Xie Canqing. Chidi Nu once defeated Dongfang Qingcang in the Moon War and sealed the souls of ten thousand Moon Clan soldiers with her spirit. In her early years, she saved Yonghao, who was supposed to die, against the heavens. After her death, Yonghao traded with Taixi to revive his master, using evil energy to sustain her lingering soul, making her go through one life after another of emotional tribulations. After reincarnation, Xie Canqing becomes the flower queen of Lucheng, with a mature, sorrowful, and charming demeanor. After Guo Xiaoting changes into the flower queen costume, the soft and charming look in her eyebrows and eyes forms a strong contrast with the heroic aura of Chidi Nu. Audience comments say 'Chidi is so beautiful, worthy of the title of flower queen', and someone after watching her story with Yonghao said 'Chidi is really super beautiful, I want to see her story with Yonghao'. Her beauty is not just piled up with clothes, but through her eyes, she brings out the weariness, helplessness, and deep affection of the role's long reincarnation. The 6th most beautiful female supporting role in Chinese dramas over the past five years: Zhang Tianai in 'Blade of the Snow and Moon' 'Blade of the Snow and Moon' is adapted from the novel of the same name, depicting the story of Xu Fengnian, the prince of Beiliang, traveling through the Jianghu, tempering his martial arts, and gradually shouldering the responsibility of the country. Zhang Tianai plays Nan Gongshi, a character known as the 'most beautiful woman in the world' in the original work and also a martial arts prodigy with extremely high talent. She has a cold and silent appearance, acts decisively and efficiently, and after meeting Xu Fengnian, enters the Tingchao Pavilion to study martial arts secrets, with a trust between them that goes beyond ordinary Jianghu friends. Nan Gongshi's appearance in white clothes, wearing a hat, and with a sword at her waist makes Zhang Tianai's three-dimensional features even more heroic. Many netizens think she is very suitable for this kind of cold and charming female knight. Although the role's screen time in the drama is limited, every appearance seems to have a slow-motion effect, and the scenes of drawing the sword, turning back, and riding a horse also become the reason why many viewers remember her. The 5th most beautiful female supporting role in Chinese dramas over the past five years: Sun Zhenni in 'Long Moon Burning Bright' 'Long Moon Burning Bright' revolves around the cross-time love story between the demon god Tantai Jin and the disciple of the immortal gate Li Susu. Sun Zhenni plays the nine-tailed fox demon Pianran, who has a charming and unrestrained appearance, possesses strong demonic power, seems to be playing with the world, but always cannot let go of her deceased lover Jiang Rao in her heart. Pianran once saved Ye Qingyu on the battlefield because his side face resembled Jiang Rao, and later the two moved from mutual testing to genuine affection. Ye Qingyu was seriously injured by the demon-hunting crossbow to protect Pianran, and Pianran finally saved him with her demon core, but died as a result. Pianran's red clothes, fox-style eye makeup, and mixed-race features make her particularly eye-catching among the immortal martial arts roles. Someone in the discussion area directly left a message saying 'Sun Zhenni is the most beautiful in the whole drama', and some viewers described her as 'charming but not vulgar', believing that her charm is natural, without any traces of deliberate coquettishness. She smiles with a hint of cunning, and when her emotions are low, she can reveal the loneliness of a fox demon who has lived for many years, and her appearance and character temperament are combined very well. The 4th most beautiful female supporting role in Chinese dramas over the past five years: Meng Zhi in 'Who is the Hero' 'Who is the Hero' is adapted from Wen Ruian's novel, depicting the story of Wang Xiaoshi, Bai Choufei, and Wen Rou entering the capital and being drawn into the struggle between Jinfeng Xiyu Lou and Liufen Bangtang. Meng Zhi plays Lei Chun, the daughter of Lei Sun, the head of Liufen Bangtang, and also the lover of Su Mengzhen, the master of Jinfeng Xiyu Lou. She has a weak and elegant appearance, but is actually very thoughtful, and gradually becomes colder after the collapse of her family, power, and love. Lei Chun appears mostly in light-colored costumes in the early stages, with a clean makeup and slender figure, very fitting the image of a famous beauty in the capital in the original work. After Meng Zhi changes into a dark-colored costume in the later stages, her eyes change from soft to sharp, changing the beauty of the role along with her fate, adding a dangerous aura to her beauty. The 3rd most beautiful female supporting role in Chinese dramas over the past five years: Wang Churan in 'Jade Bone Remote' 'Jade Bone Remote' tells the story of the fateful bond between the prince of Kongsan, Shi Ying, and the princess of the red race, Zhu Yan, due to a favor of a flower. Wang Churan plays Bai Xuege, the eldest daughter of the Bai family, who has been neglected since childhood due to her mother's low status, and sees becoming the prince's wife as a way to reclaim her mother's dignity. She is talented and beautiful, skilled in dance and magic, and has a strong competitive heart, often standing opposite her sister Bai Xueying and Zhu Yan. Even though Bai Xuege is full of calculations in the early stages, Wang Churan's ancient costume appearance has repeatedly become a topic. A PTT viewer left a message praising 'Wang Churan is so beautiful' while watching the drama, believing that her facial contours, demeanor, and luxurious costume have a very noble lady quality. Whether she is dancing or standing quietly in the crowd, she can naturally form a visual focus, even making some viewers feel that the villain's behavior is weakened a few points of aggressiveness by her beauty. The 2nd most beautiful female supporting role in Chinese dramas over the past five years: Chen Duling in 'Long Moon Burning Bright' Chen Duling plays Ye Bingzhuang, Tianhuan, and Meinu in 'Long Moon Burning Bright'. Meinu is an ancient female arc, whose soul was damaged and thrown into the human world to undergo trials. Ye Bingzhuang is her identity in the trial 500 years ago; Tianhuan is the sacred woman of the Tengshe tribe that Ye Bingzhuang experienced after entering the 'Borefo Sheng' dream. Although the three characters are interpreted by the same actress, their identities, situations, and personalities are different, and there is a relationship of soul trials and dream projection between them. Ye Bingzhuang has a weak and elegant appearance, and her inner insecurity due to her status as a concubine gradually leads her to become obsessed; Tianhuan has a noble identity and extremely strong possessiveness; Meinu has a mature and composed demonic aura. Chen Duling uses makeup, eyes, and body language changes to distinguish three completely different beauties. The audience is particularly surprised by Meinu's makeup, with someone leaving a message 'Wuwu really beautiful', and describing her as 'eyes are more seductive', believing that the red clothes and mature makeup magnify the coldness on Chen Duling. Ye Bingzhuang is described as 'Bodhisattva face, snake heart', which is also because her appearance is too harmless, forming a huge gap with the role's heart. The three characters take turns appearing, making many people regard her as the actress with the most abundant makeup changes in the whole drama. The most beautiful female supporting role in Chinese dramas over the past five years: Lu Yuxiao in 'Cloud Feather' 'Cloud Feather' revolves around the palace gate and the assassin organization Wu Feng...

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