Wei Daxun and Bai Yu Lose! The Crown of 2026's Hottest 'Glasses Gods' in Chinese Dramas Goes to Him: Overwhelming CEO Vibe, Dethrones Zhang Linghe and Deng Kai to Achieve Godhood

A new way to captivate viewers has emerged in 2026’s Chinese dramas. From the intellectual, restrained charm of gold-rimmed glasses to the powerful CEO aura conveyed by black frames, many characters undergo a complete transformation simply by donning a pair of glasses. This list compiles eight 'Glasses Gods' from dramas aired in 2026, ranked based on Weibo and Douban user reviews, discussion热度, and whether the glasses were a focal point of the character’s design. Chen Xingxu, Wei Daxun, Bai Yu, Zhang Linghe, and others made the list—discover who elevated eyewear into an essential part of their character’s appeal.

8th Place: Deng Kai in 'Rose Hunter' Deng Kai plays Zhou Xubai in 'Rose Hunter,' a character who appears polite and refined on the surface but carries an underlying sense of danger. Wearing glasses amplifies this contrast—seemingly a gentle, cultured elite, yet his gaze and aura retain a subtle sense of oppression.

Netizens described Deng Kai as 'restrained and ascetic with glasses, yet his eyes hide obsession and madness'—a phrase that perfectly captures the most striking aspect of Zhou Xubai’s look. The glasses don’t make him appear harmless; instead, they highlight the tension between outward composure and inner danger, giving Deng Kai’s glasses a paradoxical allure: the more refined he looks, the more wary viewers become.

7th Place: Jing Boran in 'Steel Forest' Jing Boran plays Jiang Hansheng, a criminal psychology professor in the crime thriller 'Steel Forest.' His signature look—suit, shirt, and gold-rimmed glasses—has become highly recognizable. Jing Boran’s naturally cool demeanor is enhanced by the glasses, completing the professorial image and adding a layer of intellectual detachment and aloofness to Jiang Hansheng.

After seeing Jiang Hansheng’s look, one viewer exclaimed, 'Jing Boran, why didn’t you wear gold-rimmed glasses sooner?' Others described him as the 'intellectual, damp, gold-rimmed glasses male lead.' These comments go beyond mere attractiveness, highlighting how the glasses amplify the character’s brooding, scholarly aura, making Jiang Hansheng one of the most memorable glasses-wearing roles of the year.

6th Place: Zhang Linghe in 'This Second, Too Far' Zhang Linghe plays Murong Qingye in the Republican-era drama 'This Second, Too Far.' His tall frame suits both military uniforms and suits, but adding gold-rimmed glasses enhances his character with an extra layer of refinement and nobility. The military uniform naturally exudes dominance, and when paired with delicate gold-rimmed glasses, the contrast becomes even more striking.

Even before 'This Second, Too Far' aired, Murong Qingye’s glasses look drew attention. An entertainment blogger described the military uniform with gold-rimmed glasses as 'both handsome and sensual.' The appeal lies precisely here—despite the oppressive aura of a young master, the glasses add restraint and refinement, creating a compelling tension between two contrasting traits.

5th Place: Tan Jianci in 'Love with烟火' Tan Jianci plays Li Yifei, an investment banking elite in 'Love with烟火.' The suit, shirt, and gold-rimmed glasses are practically his professional uniform. Tan Jianci has played vastly different roles, but this time, the glasses don’t just convey intellect—they add maturity, relaxed confidence, and a hint of rebelliousness.

Netizens specifically highlighted Li Yifei’s 'gold-rimmed glasses and suit,' describing him as having the 'relaxed, rebellious nobility of an investment banking heir.' The same gold-rimmed glasses don’t turn him into a stiff office worker but instead emphasize his competence, arrogance, and untouchable aura, making this look highly distinctive.

4th Place: Dai Xu in 'Zha Xi' Dai Xu plays Pei Zhen in 'Zha Xi.' Black suit, slicked-back hair, and thin-framed glasses—seemingly common elements, yet they perfectly match Dai Xu’s facial structure and气质. The thin frames don’t distract from his features but instead make him appear more refined, mature, and dignified.

This look drew attention to Dai Xu’s glasses style, with netizens calling it 'the correct way to unlock Dai Xu’s face' and specifically praising the 'black suit with thin-rimmed glasses.' Rather than relying on flashy styling, Pei Zhen uses a simple thin frame to simultaneously convey intellect and oppression, making it one of the most eye-catching looks in 'Zha Xi.'

3rd Place: Bai Yu in 'Winter Gone, Spring Comes' Bai Yu plays Xu Shengli in 'Winter Gone, Spring Comes.' As the character ages and progresses through life stages, his appearance evolves from youthful to mature. In his middle-aged phase, a forehead-revealing hairstyle, shirt, trench coat, and half-rimmed glasses instantly convey a 'mature man' vibe, creating a stark contrast with his earlier image.

After seeing this version of Xu Shengli, one netizen lamented, 'How does Bai Yu go absolutely insane with just glasses on!' describing his 'su-ness maxed out' and 'mature man charm overwhelming.' Bai Yu naturally suits mature roles, and the half-rimmed glasses further enhance his calm, refined气质, proving that even the same character can feel entirely different with just a pair of glasses.

2nd Place: Wei Daxun in 'Behind the Black Curtain: Nine Stories' Wei Daxun plays multiple roles in 'Behind the Black Curtain: Nine Stories,' including Qin Mian in the 'Room' episode, who sports gold-rimmed glasses. Wei Daxun has previously left a strong impression with glasses, and once again, the gold-rimmed look instantly recalls his past intellectual, elite-type characters.

After this look was revealed, an entertainment blogger joked, 'The strictest father, Wei Daxun, has returned to the realm of gold-rimmed glasses in Chinese entertainment,' adding that as long as he 'quietly puts on glasses,' his CEO vibe returns. Discussions even referred to 'Wei Daxun’s gold-rimmed glasses striking back.' For Wei Daxun, gold-rimmed glasses clearly bring out both his intellectual and dominant aura, explaining why he consistently draws attention whenever he adopts this style.

1st Place: Chen Xingxu in 'Zha Xi' Chen Xingxu plays Xiao Zhiyu in 'Zha Xi.' Long trench coat, slicked-back hair, and black-rimmed glasses—the look instantly maximizes his urban elite presence. Unlike the gold-rimmed glasses common on this list, Xiao Zhiyu opts for bold black frames, making Chen Xingxu’s features appear sharper and amplifying both maturity and oppression.

Netizens, upon seeing the 'long coat, black-rimmed glasses, slicked-back hair' combo, shouted, 'The CEO vibe is way too over the top!' Others reiterated the 'slicked-back hair, black-rimmed glasses, long coat' combination, calling the CEO aura 'too pure.' The black-rimmed glasses don’t make the character dull; instead, they become the most crucial element of the entire look, securing Chen Xingxu’s position at the top of this 'Glasses God' ranking.