Personal details
- Birth Date: 1991-10-05
- Height: 6′ 0½″ (1.84 m)
- Birth Location: Chongqing, China
- Professions: Actor, Music Department, Soundtrack
Xiao Zhan, or Sean Xiao if you wanna get fancy, was born October 5, 1991, in Chongqing, China. Dude’s a total multi-hyphenate: actor, singer, heartthrob, all the good stuff. People mostly know him from The Untamed (2019), which, let’s be real, was everywhere, plus Zhu Xian I (2019) and Oh! My Emperor (2018). Back in 2010, Xiao Zhan got into the School of Modern International Design and Art at Chongqing Technology and Business University. Guy wasn’t just another face in the crowd—he was super active in the arts scene: chorus squad, the vocal music department, handling the male voices, even acting gigs for the school’s arts branch. First year? He’s off to Beijing performing “I Have a Dream.” Second year, he’s out there winning “Top Ten Singers on Campus.” Twice. No biggie. He basically owned every stage the school had, soloed at the 60th Anniversary Gala, picked up titles like “Outstanding League Member,” and even snagged awards for poster design. Overachiever much? 2012 rolls around, and he’s not slowing down. He and his crew start up “Reminiscence Visual Media” and “NED Design Studio,” where he’s snapping pics, designing logos, hustling hard. After college, he sticks with design work for a bit, but by 2015, he’s onto reality TV—joins X-Fire, trains like crazy, and ends up in the idol group X NINE as main vocal. They drop their first mini album in 2016, and suddenly he’s also landing leading roles in dramas like Super Star Academy. Guy’s been grinding nonstop since day one.
This one’s about a guy who’s basically a one-man band—he’s got the violin, guitar, and harmonica all down. Doesn’t just play them, actually shreds. Music’s his escape, his secret weapon, and honestly, half his personality. He’s not some classical prodigy either—nah, he mixes street performances with dingy bar gigs, always hustling, always a little broke but never boring. The story’s got that underdog energy, you know? He’s juggling crappy jobs, weird friendships, and this wild dream of making it big, but life keeps throwing curveballs. There’s a messy romance with a fellow musician, plenty of late-night jam sessions, and more than a few questionable choices. But you can’t help rooting for him anyway. The soundtrack slaps, the city’s got character, and every scene feels like a love letter to chasing your passion, even when it makes zero sense. It’s chaotic, funny, and kind of hits you in the feels.
Oh, absolutely. Suspense and horror? That stuff’s always had my attention. I’ve been hooked on those genres forever—there’s just something about the creeping tension, the jump scares, the thrill of not knowing what’s around the corner. And honestly, the idea of playing a villain who’s not all doom and gloom, but actually charming and kinda cute? That sounds wild. Who says the bad guy can’t be the one you secretly root for? I’d love to bring that twist, making people question if they should really be scared or just weirdly charmed. There’s such a rush in flipping expectations—taking a role that’s supposed to make you shiver, but instead you’re smiling. I mean, c’mon, who wouldn’t want to have a little fun with it and leave the audience a bit confused about their own feelings? That’s the sweet spot.
October 5, 1991
6′ 0½″ (1.84 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Chongqing, China
33 years old