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| Birthday, Box Office, and Big Feels: Song Zuer’s Year of Redemption |
Who says birthdays can’t come with a bit of cinematic flair and a whole lotta vindication? On 23 May, Song Zuer turned 27 — and this year’s celebration hit different. Not just balloons and cake, but a full-on vintage visual drop courtesy of her studio, tear-off film style and all. And behind those soft pastel tones and dreamy filmstrip aesthetics? A comeback story that’s as real as it gets.
Her studio posted the pics with a poetic lil’ caption that had fans wiping away a tear or two:
“Pad the ‘light’ into photo paper—the light from the studio, the light from life. You pin your sincerity to your clothes and move forward... The days and nights spent with scripts have become a light boat sailing into the future.”
Translation: It’s been a journey, but our girl’s sailing ahead — and glowing while doing it.
[052325] — studio update#SongZuer’s studio shares new photoshoot video for her 27th birthday.#songzuer #lareinasong #宋祖儿 #折腰 #ThePrisonerOfBeauty pic.twitter.com/LX9EpVe5Mu
— Song Zuer 宋祖儿 Archives (@zuerchive) May 23, 2025
The tear-off film concept isn’t just about looking pretty in pastels — it’s a bit of a cultural moment in China right now. Think snapshots that look like they've been peeled off a vintage film reel — nostalgic, raw, and storytelling-heavy. In Song Zuer’s case, the message is clear: this birthday isn’t just about ageing gracefully — it’s about owning your narrative, no matter how messy the script once got.
Because let’s be honest — the past couple of years weren’t smooth sailing for Zuer. After facing a career-halting tax evasion investigation, things went radio silent. Dramas were shelved, public appearances faded out, and fans were left wondering if they’d ever see her back on-screen.
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Fast forward to 2025, and boom — double drama drop. First came The Demon Hunter’s Romance, followed by The Prisoner of Beauty, which turned out to be an absolute banger on Tencent Video.
The latter, starring Zuer opposite Liu Yuning, smashed a heat index of 30,000 — a solid sign it wasn’t just the loyal fans tuning in. Critics praised her performance as Xiao Qiao, and her chemistry with Liu Yuning had everyone online acting unhinged in the best way.
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Her studio followed up the birthday post with a sweet shoutout to both the character and the actress:
“May Xiao Qiao follow the light to prosperity, may you bloom in your passion, may all your wishes come true, and may you always be as warm as summer.”
The fans, naturally, were out in full force:
💬 “I still remember the little Nezha you played... Now you’ve grown into a warm and strong actress.”
💬 “This is my 7th birthday with you. Thank you for growing up with me and inspiring me through my youth.”
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From childhood roles to full-blown leading lady status, Song Zuer’s growth isn’t just about better roles or fancier photoshoots — it’s the grit. The bounce-back. The reminder that even in an industry that can turn cold overnight, talent (and a bit of patience) still wins.
So yeah — 27 looks good on her.
A little older, a lot wiser, and clearly back on top.