The internet’s been in a proper frenzy this week after actor Wang Xingyue suddenly began trending on Weibo on today.
The buzz? Word on the street is that he might be stepping in as the new male lead for Tencent’s upcoming youth romance drama Confession (告白) — a role that was previously linked to Arthur Chen (Chen Feiyu).
It all kicked off after entertainment blogger posts and livestream snippets started hinting that Confession’s production team was reconsidering its casting choices.
What started as a vague rumour quickly snowballed into one of Weibo’s hottest searches of the day.
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| ‘Confession’ Drama Casting Stir: Wang Xingyue Trends Amid Speculation of Replacing Arthur Chen |
What Sparked the Recast Rumours
During a Monday livestream, producer Yu Zheng casually mentioned that someone from Confession’s production team had reached out to him about Wang Xingyue possibly joining the project.
Around the same time, several entertainment tipsters posted that the male lead was being recast — fuelling speculations that Arthur Chen Feiyu was stepping away from the role.
Fans didn’t take long to piece the clues together, and soon “Wang Xingyue Confession” shot up the trending charts.
However, Arthur Chen’s studio was quick to respond.
In a statement released later that evening, his team clarified that Confession was still moving forward with Chen as the preferred lead, adding that multiple scripts were currently in discussion.
They also warned fans against falling for “unverified rumours” and reminded everyone that “nothing is official until the official announcement.”
Yu Zheng later replied to a fan’s comment on Weibo, saying he hadn’t even seen Confession’s script yet — only that he’d been contacted.
He stressed that no evaluation or casting decision had been made.
In short, everything’s still up in the air.
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About Confession (告白)
Directed by Zhang Xiao’an, known for his work on Always Home, Confession is a heartfelt youth drama that dives into themes of first love, regret, and second chances.
The story follows Xu Sui, a quiet, intelligent girl who secretly falls for Zhou Jingze, a free-spirited schoolmate.
Motivated by her feelings, Xu Sui applies to a university near his, and the two share a sweet but fleeting campus romance filled with band practice sessions, impulsive bets, and small yet tender moments.
Years later, life takes them down very different paths — Xu Sui becomes a skilled surgeon, while Zhou Jingze is training to be a pilot.
When they cross paths again, old feelings resurface.
Zhou Jingze eventually learns of her long-kept crush, and together they face heartbreak, misunderstandings, and the painful loss of their mutual friend Hu Qianxi.
By the drama’s bittersweet finale, Zhou Jingze joins China’s Air Rescue Team, and Xu Sui supports him as part of the medical rescue unit — closing their story with hope and healing.
Fans Split Over Potential Cast Change
As of now, neither Tencent nor the production team behind Confession has made an official statement regarding the final casting. Online discussions remain divided:
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Some netizens say Arthur Chen’s calm, introspective vibe fits the character better.
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Others argue that Wang Xingyue’s youthful energy could bring a fresh spark to the story.
For now, the debate continues to dominate trending charts — and fans will have to wait for Tencent’s official announcement to see who’ll finally bring Zhou Jingze to life.
TL;DR:
Wang Xingyue is rumoured to replace Arthur Chen in Tencent’s youth romance Confession.
Both names are still floating around online, but the production hasn’t confirmed anything.
Until Tencent drops an official update, it’s anyone’s guess who’ll lead the emotional story of Xu Sui and Zhou Jingze.