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| From Awkward to Adorable: Zhang Linghe Reveals How His Family Handled 60 On-Screen Kisses (Weibo) |
If you thought The Best Thing was just another swoon-worthy Chinese drama, think again – Zhang Linghe’s here to prove it’s a whole different level of sweet, spicy, and downright cheeky.
Fresh off the success of Till the End of the Moon and My Journey to You, Zhang Linghe is back charming hearts in The Best Thing, where his chemistry with co-star Xu Ruohan has fans absolutely buzzing. But it’s not just the love story or the flutter-inducing glances that are stealing the show – it’s the sheer number of kissing scenes. We're talking over 60. Yep, you read that right.
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Turns out, the actors weren’t the only ones keeping count. Netizens, naturally, had a field day.
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But what really had everyone rolling was when comedian and longtime pal Kim Jing confronted Zhang Linghe about it during a recent variety show appearance.
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With her signature mischief, Kim teased, “So... how does it feel to kiss that much?” Zhang Linghe, ever the cool cat, simply replied, “Already used to it.” Three words. Entire studio? Cackling.
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Kim’s jaw dropped. Social media? Exploded. The hashtag shot up the trending ranks on Weibo faster than you can say “cut!”
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And Kim didn’t stop there. “If I want to try filming a kiss scene, would you be my partner?” she teased.
Zhang chuckled, “Wanna try?” – and the banter just kept flying, with Liu Yuning jumping in cheekily: “How about filming it now?”
Kim, of course, shot back in true comedian fashion: “Sure! But only if everyone here kisses too!”
It was pure chaos – the fun kind. The kind that reminds you some stars are more than just their scripts. Their off-screen energy? Just as entertaining.
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But while the jokes rolled on, Zhang also shared a more personal side of the story – how his family reacted to those very frequent kisses.
“At first, Mum and Dad were uncomfortable. Watching it together at home made things... awkward,” he laughed. “But over time, they got used to it.”
In fact, his dad ended up surprising him: “You and your co-star looked like a real couple. So natural.”
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But the MVP reaction? His grandmother.
“She looked at me seriously and asked, ‘You keep kissing that girl in the drama… you’re not embarrassed?’”
Zhang had to explain – patiently – that it’s all part of the job. His grandma’s reply? A classic: “Hmm… I see, I see.” But he’s pretty sure she’s still only 50% convinced.
Despite the endless teasing, fans and viewers alike have praised Zhang Linghe’s performance, noting the gentle way he looks at Xu Ruohan and how their on-screen chemistry feels, well, real real.
the famous car kiss is here!
— CDramaStan✨️ (@Lou_Anne0404) March 9, 2025
such a long and hot kiss!
eating each other's mouth 💋
she missed him so much!
the way she kissed him 🔥#TheBestThing#ZhangLinghe #XuRuohan pic.twitter.com/PWjjofkkST
Some fans are even crossing their fingers for an off-screen romance. But when asked about it, Zhang gave the most mature response possible:
“We’re professionals. It’s all for the story.”
Still, there’s no denying he’s got that rare balance – a talented actor with emotional depth, who also happens to be effortlessly funny and lowkey charming off-screen.
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And maybe the sweetest twist of all? Those 60 kisses that once made things awkward at home… are now something that brings the family together for laughs.
In an industry packed with dramas, plot twists, and steamy scenes, Zhang Linghe remains the kind of star who can deliver romance on screen and humour off it. The kind of actor who gets asked about dozens of kissing scenes and just shrugs with a grin: “Already used to it.”
Now that’s iconic.