Dan Jianci and Ci Sha Lost! The 'Hottest Male Second Lead Ceiling' TOP10 in Chinese Dramas is Him: All Black Outfit, Full Aura, Cold Face Appearance Makes People Fall

In recent years, male second leads in Chinese mainland dramas have become increasingly eye-catching. Some wear ethereal white robes, becoming the 'unforgettable' in viewers' hearts; others rely on cold gazes and oppressive feelings, making the popularity of supporting lines directly surpass the main lines. This time, with a range of dramas broadcast from 2021 to the present, we have comprehensively evaluated role discussion degree, ancient and modern costumes, character charm, and public comments to compile the 'TOP10 Hottest Male Second Leads in Recent Chinese Dramas.' (Note: Some roles are not officially the second male leads but are third male leads or important male supporting roles. This article uniformly includes them under the concept of 'high-popularity male supporting actors.')

10th Place: Wang Ziqi in 'Yugu Yao' 'Yugu Yao' is an ancient fantasy drama starring Xiao Zhan and Ren Min. Wang Ziqi plays Qinggang, a shadow warrior of the Qing tribe, who is honest and straightforward, with high martial arts skills. Initially used by the Qing King and Queen, he later realizes their schemes and helps Shi Ying, eventually succeeding the Qing King. His deep-colored armor and weapon-wielding appearance are neat, and his stern exterior occasionally shows silly reactions, adding contrast charm to the role. After Qinggang's appearance, many viewers immediately noticed Wang Ziqi's ancient costume. Some directly said, 'Wang Ziqi playing Qinggang is so cute,' and others saw related clips and shouted, 'Wang Ziqi is so handsome!' His handsomeness has a steady and reliable quality, his action scenes are clean, and he is hard to ignore when appearing with other roles.

9th Place: Zhou Yiran in 'Zhuo Zhuo Fengliu' 'Zhuo Zhuo Fengliu' is an ancient romance drama starring Jing Tian and Feng Shao Feng. Zhou Yiran plays Liu Chen, the eldest son of the Nanchen Emperor, who is noble in status and has the directness and arrogance of a young man. After his father's death, he inherits the throne and gradually grows into a composed monarch. Zhou Yiran originally became popular with his cold youth image in school dramas, but unexpectedly shows a refined and noble demeanor when wearing bun and long robes. His young and handsome face also makes Liu Chen a very eye-catching male role in the drama. When Liu Chen appears, viewers immediately leave comments like, 'Zhou Yiran's Liu Chen is so handsome! Looking forward to it,' and someone publicly shouts, 'I love Liu Chen so much, I want you instead of the female lead.' Viewers particularly like his youthfulness, which has both the arrogance of a prince and retains some cuteness and immaturity. His suitability for ancient costumes exceeds many people's expectations.

8th Place: Ci Sha in 'Jinxiu Anning' 'Jinxiu Anning' is an ancient palace struggle romance drama starring Zhang Wan Yi and Ren Min. Ci Sha plays the second male lead Lu Jiaxue. He comes from a noble family, has a stubborn and strong personality, and cannot let go of Luo Yining, even setting up a fake death for her and attempting to take her away. Lu Jiaxue's actions make people both angry and afraid, but his handsome and deep facial features and invasive gaze give this dangerous role an irresistible attraction. Ci Sha's wet hair style in the drama sparked a lot of discussion. Some viewers directly exclaimed, 'The slightly messy hair in the water is even more handsome than usual,' and others described their feelings towards Lu Jiaxue as 'hating him, pitying him, and at the same time being moved by his handsomeness.' His appearance and stubborn character setting complement each other, the more disheveled and out of control he is, the more tension the scene has.

7th Place: Chang Huasen in 'Yi Nian Guan Shan' 'Yi Nian Guan Shan' is an ancient legend drama starring Liu Shishi and Liu Yuning. Chang Huasen plays Li Tongguang, the Longqing Marquis of An Guo, who is also a disciple of Ren Ru Yi when she was active as 'Ren Xin.' He has a tragic background, and because only his master gave him warmth in his childhood, he gradually develops a deep affection for her that goes beyond the teacher-student relationship. His personality fluctuates between kindness, ambition, madness, and fragility. Chang Huasen's narrow face and sharp eyebrows are very suitable for military costumes, fully supporting the gloomy feeling of a young general. Li Tongguang's behavior has caused polarized evaluations, but some viewers believe, 'His story should be the most fulfilling among all roles,' and describe him as 'a very heart-wrenching role.' Chang Huasen's handsomeness is not on the gentle line, but with a pathological feeling and dangerous aura. His mad scenes, crying scenes, and horseback costumes all leave a deep impression.

6th Place: Deng Wei in 'Chang Yue Jin Ming' 'Chang Yue Jin Ming' is a fantasy drama starring Luo Yunxi and Bai Lu. Deng Wei plays three roles in the drama: Xiao Lin, Gong Yi Jiu Wu, and Sang You. Among them, Xiao Lin is the sixth prince of the Chengguo Kingdom, who is enfeoffed as the Prince of Xuancheng, cares for the people, and deeply loves Ye Bingzhang. He is gentle and upright, with a bright and upright character. White and light-colored costumes highlight his elegant temperament, contrasting with the more intense and dark roles in the main line. When Xiao Lin appears, many netizens praise, 'Deng Wei is really handsome,' and some viewers call him 'the Prince of Camellia,' highly praising his 'action scenes are really awesome,' 'good figure.' Deng Wei is tall and slender, and his horse-riding, sword-holding, and armored costumes all have a classical gentleman's feel. His gentle and proper appearance also deepens the regret of the role's tragic ending.

5th Place: Liu Yuning in 'Chang Ge Xing' 'Chang Ge Xing' is an ancient historical legend drama starring Dilireba and Wu Lei. Liu Yuning plays Hao Du, the adopted son of Du Ruhui and the commander of the imperial guards. In the early stages, he is cold and taciturn, chasing and capturing Li Changge on the orders of his adoptive father, showing almost no mercy in executing his mission, but gradually shows kindness towards Li Yueyan. He and Li Yueyan initially have prejudices against each other, but in the process of searching for, rescuing, and protecting her, he gradually falls in love, ultimately transforming from a cold-faced commander to a prince consort. The contrasting setting of 'cold-faced commander paired with a kind princess' has gained a lot of attention. Hao Du's eyes are cold in the early stages, and in the later stages, he becomes clumsy and kind in front of Yueyan. Some viewers describe him as 'so handsome that Wei Shuyu can step aside,' and after watching the whole drama, they still want to 'confess to the handsome Feiliu and Hao Du.' Some drama fans frankly admit that in order to see the handsome guys, they would rather directly watch Hao Du's appearances than the love lines, which fully shows the role's own attractiveness.

4th Place: Li Yunrui in 'Xing Han Can Lan' 'Xing Han Can Lan' is an ancient family romance drama starring Wu Lei and Zhao Lu Si. Li Yunrui plays Yuan Shen, a talented scholar from Bailu Mountain. He is talented, comes from a privileged background, and has a haughty and sarcastic appearance, but is not good at expressing his feelings, always approaching Cheng Shaoshang in a roundabout way. The folding fan, wide-sleeved robes, and slender figure make Yuan Shen present the refinement and self-confidence of a nobleman's son. Li Yunrui's image received a lot of praise, with some saying, 'This image is quite suitable for him,' and others directly saying Yuan Shen 'looks really good, acts funny,' even giving the high evaluation of 'he outshines the rest in this drama.' A clean face paired with a folding fan, shrugged shoulders, and a stubborn expression make him bring the humor and elegance of a nobleman every time he appears.

3rd Place: Dan Jianci in 'Chang Xiang Si' 'Chang Xiang Si' is an ancient mythological drama starring Yang Zi and Zhang Wan Yi. Dan Jianci plays Jiu Tou Yao Xiang Liu, and also approaches Xiao Yao in the guise of Fang Feng Yi. Xiang Liu, dressed in white and with white hair, has a cold and arrogant personality. As the military strategist of Chenrong, he bears heavy responsibilities, deeply loves Xiao Yao but never truly says it out loud. Dan Jianci merges the role's demonic aura, loneliness, and restraint, becoming one of the most talked-about male roles in the entire drama. After Xiang Liu's action scenes and neck-biting segments were broadcast, some viewers exclaimed, 'Now I realize Xiang Liu is so handsome and cool,' and described his 'combat power and sexual appeal are both off the charts.' Even though some costumes are considered to test the actor's looks, some still say, 'This is not just ordinary handsome,' believing that Dan Jianci completely relies on his face and aura to support the role.

2nd Place: Zhang Linghe in 'Cang Lan Jue' 'Cang Lan Jue' is a fantasy romance drama starring Yu Shuxin and Wang Hedi. Zhang Linghe plays Chang Hong, the war god of Shuiyun Tian. He has been silently loving and protecting Xiao Lanhua. In the early stages, Xiao Lanhua also regards him as a savior and an admired object, but the two miss each other repeatedly due to marriage, responsibility, and position. Zhang Linghe is tall, and his white-robed immortal appearance is cold and proper, with both asceticism and the quality of a deep and warm-hearted man. Chang Hong made many viewers notice Zhang Linghe for the first time. Someone shouted after watching the first few episodes, 'Chang Hong is really too handsome,' believing that he should be 'permanently ancient.' Another drama fan described the immortal appearance as 'so handsome that it's not human.' Even though the role misses out in the love line, his white robes, armor, and mundane glossy appearance are all distinctive, making him the most representative celestial male second lead in recent years.

1st Place: Cheng Lei in 'Yun Zhi Yu' 'Yun Zhi Yu' is a spy romance drama starring Yu Shuxin and Zhang Linghe. Cheng Lei plays Gong Shangjiao, the master of the Palace Gate Angle. He acts calmly and ruthlessly, is good at scheming, bears the responsibility of his family, and hides difficult-to-express trials and feelings towards Shang Guan Qian. Black high-collared clothing, broad shoulders, and a narrow waist, plus sharp eyes, make Gong Shangjiao full of oppressive feelings as soon as he appears. Gong Shangjiao's handsomeness is recognized by many viewers. Someone praises Cheng Lei's 'every gaze, every slight raise of the lips' as perfectly acting out the role's aura, and a drama fan directly gives a 'five-star rating for the Gong Shangjiao part,' urging everyone to go and watch immediately. There are also comments describing him as having 'a pair of sharp eyes,' and his cold face, drinking tea, walking, or silence all have acting skills, becoming one of the few actors in recent years who can quickly become popular with a male second lead role.