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Zhang Ruonan has always had that calm, almost poetic charm when she’s on screen. You probably remember her as the gentle Wen Yifan in The First Frost—soft-spoken, emotional, and dreamy.
But turns out, in real life? Completely different story.
Lately, her name’s been buzzing again, not because of a new drama or gossip, but thanks to an old clip from Running Man China that’s suddenly gone viral. And trust me, it’s not what you'd expect.
In that video, Zhang shows a completely unexpected side of herself—competitive, fierce, and willing to go all in just to win. No mellow vibes, no delicate gestures. Just pure game mode.
The challenge looked silly at first glance: kneeling on a mat, hands behind the back, using only your head to bite biscuits stuck in a tower of flour.
Yep—flour flying everywhere, faces buried, chaos. But it actually demands proper core strength and serious balance.
Zhang didn’t just join in. She owned it.
First round? She was up against veteran actor Zheng Kai. People thought he’d wipe the floor with her.
Instead, she smashed it—chomped five biscuits like it was breakfast, while Zheng struggled not to nosedive into the flour pile.
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The second round was even more intense. Her next opponent? Li Yunrui—young, fit, known for his gym bod. Should’ve been an easy win for him, right?
Nope.
Zhang played it smart and steady. No fuss, no drama—just clean, solid moves.
Four biscuits, done and dusted.
Meanwhile, Li Yunrui lost his balance and crashed into the crew’s camera setup. The entire studio burst out laughing. Netizens? In stitches.
But here's the sweetest part: after beating him, Zhang Ruonan didn’t rub it in. She actually helped him set the biscuits back up so he could give it another go.
It was a small gesture, but it said a lot. She’s not just a fighter—she’s got heart.
Fans couldn’t get enough.
“I thought she was just this soft, quiet type,” one comment read. “Turns out she’s strong, humble, and hilarious. What a combo!”
And there’s more. Her real name—章若男 (Zhang Ruonan)—literally includes the word “man”.
Her family once hoped for a son. But instead of feeling burdened by it, she made it part of her strength.
“I might not be the son they expected,” she once said in an interview, “but I can be even stronger.”
It’s that contrast—fragile on screen, fearless off it—that’s made people fall for her even harder. She’s not scared to look goofy, get dirty, or go all in. Yet she stays graceful, grounded, and kind.
In a world full of stars trying to look perfect, Zhang Ruonan’s honesty and quirky charm are refreshingly real.
She’s got the talent to make you cry in dramas, and the guts to make you laugh on variety shows. A rare gem, truly.
And after this viral moment, one thing’s certain—Zhang Ruonan isn’t just a pretty face. She’s a total surprise package.