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| Kiss King? Zhang Linghe Blushes as Jin Jing Teases Him on The Truth 3 (Tencent) |
Chinese actor Zhang Linghe had his blush game tested this week as he sat down on The Truth Season 3 — only to be cheekily grilled about his on-screen kissing résumé. Known for playing the gentle Chinese medicine doctor He Suye in The Best Thing, Zhang's been making waves not just for his acting… but for the sheer number of kissing scenes he’s filmed lately.
Enter Jin Jing — actress, comedian, and absolute chaos instigator — who wasted no time poking fun at her former co-star. With that trademark deadpan, she looked straight at him and asked, “What’s it like to shoot so many kissing scenes?” The studio burst into laughter as Zhang Linghe paused, scratched his head awkwardly, and smiled shyly before giving a calm and measured reply.
“I’m used to it,” he said, sounding every bit the seasoned romance pro. “When filming, I’ve got to fully throw myself into it. I fall in love with the character in that moment. But the second the director says ‘cut’, I snap right out of it.”
#TheTruthS3 🔍
— zhang linghe | 小核桃𖹭 (@everydayzlh) May 17, 2025
jj: your drama has finish airing?#zhanglinghe: yes
lyn: why?
jj: no. I just want to ask him how does it feels to have lots of kiss scenes😂
zlh: I'm used to it
jj: I also want to say that
zlh: you never have kiss scene?
jj: I never have it
zlh: plan to take some?… pic.twitter.com/JoqwE3a8YM
Classic actor mode: professionalism with a soft-boy twist.
Jin Jing wasn’t done, though. With a grin, she added, “I’ve never filmed a kiss scene before! Maybe I should try one with you.” Cue even more laughter — and Liu Yuning, also on the show, jumping in with a sassy, “We may not agree.” Talk about stealing the moment.
The real kicker? Jin Jing went on to say, “You’ve filmed nearly twenty kissing scenes over the past six months — are you numb from all the kissing or what?” Zhang looked bashful again but kept it real. “Nah, every scene’s different. You’ve got to make it feel new every time. Otherwise, the audience can tell when it’s fake.”
And by the looks of it, he's got plenty of practice. In The Best Thing alone, Zhang Linghe and co-star Xu Ruohan filmed reportedly up to 60 kissing scenes. That’s right — sixty. We’re talking sofa kisses, drunken kisses, car kisses, cherry blossom kisses… a buffet of smooches.
the way ruohan devoured linghe makes me crazy like xifan literally ate up suye 😩 you can keep the yearning and longing in this kissing scene#thebestthing #zhanglinghe #xuruohan
— seul (@wavedaeys) April 25, 2025
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Naturally, the internet had something to say. Some netizens were like, “Let actors act. It’s their job,” while others weren’t too keen on turning intimacy into comedy fodder on variety shows. One comment read, “Kissing scenes aren’t jokes, they’re part of the craft. Let’s focus on acting skills, not just the lips.” Fair enough.
Still, many fans were all-in on the fun, affectionately dubbing Zhang the “Kissing Genius” — a nickname he bashfully accepted. He even shared that his parents gave their stamp of approval, saying the romantic scenes actually looked “really good” on screen. Talk about supportive!
So, what have we learned? Zhang Linghe’s got the moves, the modesty, and the mum-and-dad endorsement. Whether it’s under cherry blossoms or in a car, this lad’s clearly figured out how to blend charm, professionalism, and just the right amount of fluster.
As for Jin Jing? Someone get her a kissing scene already — she’s earned it.