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| Sophie Zhang Xueying Signs with Easy Ent on 28th Birthday — Could This Be Her Comeback Era? (easyent/Weibo) |
No quiet birthday dinner here — Zhang Xueying, better known as Sophie Zhang, decided to celebrate turning 28 by making a bold career pivot. On 18 June, it was officially announced that the longtime actress has signed with Easy Entertainment, a top-tier agency known for its sharp eye and solid star roster.
For fans who’ve watched her slow-burn career over the years, this feels less like a management change… and more like hitting reset.
Let’s rewind a bit. Sophie Zhang’s been in the game since she was a kid, carving out a reputation as one of those “actors’ actors” — technically solid, emotionally rich, but always flying slightly under the mainstream radar.
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She shone in films like Einstein and Einstein and led period dramas like Princess Silver, but the breakout moment that pushes her into mega-stardom? Still pending.
Up until now, she’s been doing things her own way. Her personal studio, led by sister-turned-manager Zhang Xuemi, has kept things small and self-managed. But while that kept her circle close, it might’ve also boxed her in. As one fan put it, “You can’t play big league ball if you’re not even at the stadium.” Oof.
Enter Easy Ent — home to household names like Li Xian, Jessie Li (Chun Xia), and Zhu Yawen. Not just a brand name, but a machine with the connections, the clout, and the scripts that actually get made. It’s the kind of agency that doesn’t just manage talent — it builds careers.
#ZhangXueying’s studio shares birthday snaps + vid pic.twitter.com/Eyo0MCzXiV
— cdrama tweets (@dramapotatoe) June 18, 2025
And fans are buzzing. On Weibo and Douyin, the news has been met with overwhelming support, with many saying this could be the fresh chapter she’s needed for years.
Some reckon she’s been underrated not because of past gossip — yes, people still bring up that infamous “spicy soup” clip with Qin Junjie — but simply because she never had the right vehicle. No breakout IP, no mega drama, no moment that puts her front and centre.
But now? There’s hope. With a new team behind her, and a birthday wish made, Zhang Xueying might finally be stepping into her main character era.
Happy birthday, Sophie — and welcome to level 28.