Chinese actor Jin Ze, born Zhang Jiawei, died at his home in Hangzhou, China, on Thursday, June 4, 2026, his agency confirmed. He was 33.

Shengshi Guangnian Culture Co., Ltd. announced the news on Saturday, June 6, 2026, saying the actor’s cause of death had not been disclosed. The agency asked fans, media outlets and social media users to avoid spreading unverified claims and to respect his family’s privacy as funeral arrangements are handled.

Zhang Jiawei Actor Death Confirmed by Agency

In its statement, the agency expressed sorrow over Jin Ze’s death and offered condolences to his family. It described him as a young actor and model who had built a following through Chinese television dramas and short-form drama projects.

News of his death drew widespread reaction on Chinese social media, where fans posted tributes and remembered his work in modern romance and urban drama series.

Who Was Jin Ze?

Jin Ze was born Zhang Jiawei in Weihai, Shandong Province, China, on Saturday, January 30, 1993. He graduated from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology and began his public career as a fashion model before moving into acting.

His screen credits included Hello Joann, Forget You Remember Love, Begin Again, Legally Romance, Beauty Reborn and Don’t Negotiate with Your Boss. These roles helped make him familiar to viewers of Chinese romance dramas and C-drama audiences outside China.

The agency’s message focused on restraint and privacy, making clear that no official cause of death had been released. For fans, Jin Ze’s death marks the sudden loss of an actor whose work had continued to reach younger drama audiences through both television and short-form platforms.