Yuan Hong is a mainland Chinese actor who graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy's 2003 undergraduate performance program. In 2005, Yuan Hong played the male lead in the costume drama 'Shangshufang', followed by portraying Yelü Xie in 'Young Warriors of the Yang Clan' and Yang Kang in a new version of 'Legend of the Condor Heroes'. Yuan Hong's handsome appearance in period costumes, tall and elegant yet scholarly, left a deep impression on viewers. What sets him apart is his humility and dedication in completing each work, making him a high-quality idol in the eyes of the audience, as well as a promising male actor among many producers and directors born in the 80s. In 2011, Yuan Hong played the loyal Thirteenth Prince in 'Scarlet Heart', gaining public recognition and rising to fame as a leading young actor. He also won the Most Popular Male Artist award at the 2011 Men's Fashion Ceremony.