The task is simple.

Just as the title says — dig into your photo librabries and share your favorite snaps of the man.

I’m sure we can make a nice collection in the comments.

Go.

We just hit 100.

Still small, but that’s exactly there are so many things you can post about — it probably wasn’t here yet! 😉. The space is open, and it’s what we make of it.

If you’re here, don’t just sit back — post, comment, bring something in. Clips, stills, thoughts, whatever caught your attention.

There’s no better place to talk about Zhang Ling He without people side-eyeing or shutting it down.

His features are quite exquisite, if we are to be honest.

Source for images

Zhang Linghe plays the role of King Xiao Li , who rises from ground as phoenix.

This looks so good , I am honestly so thrilled , can't wait 💖

Beyond excited to see them on screen 😭❤️‍🔥

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The Trigger

The conflict escalated after Gucci released a promotional campaign on April 23, 2026, featuring both Song Weilong and Zhang Linghe in very similar styling. This led to intense comparisons and rivalry between their fanbases.

Recent discussions across platforms have referenced a studio statement from Song Weilong in connection with Zhang Linghe, often describing it as a “fandom conflict” or claiming that legal action has already been taken.

Some of that framing is imprecise or misleading, so this is a clarification based on how these situations are described in Chinese reporting and legal wording.

What was actually stated (legal wording)

Chinese-language reporting reproducing the lawyer statement describes:

evidence collection / preservation (取证 / 证据固定), including wording such as

“目前已经完成首批账号取证工作” (the first round of account evidence collection has been completed)

requests to stop infringement and delete improper content

and a notice that legal responsibility may be pursued, including

“保留追究民事或刑事责任的权利” (reserves the right to pursue civil or criminal liability).

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This corresponds to a lawyer statement / rights-protection notice, not automatically to a confirmed lawsuit.

>Sources:
Sina-indexed report reproducing statement wording
Chinese-language report quoting the same legal phrasing
Song Weilong Official Studio Account

Lawsuit vs. legal preparation

Chinese legal wording distinguishes clearly between:
evidence collection (取证 / 证据固定)
reserving the right to pursue responsibility (保留追责权利)
and:
lawsuit filed / case accepted (起诉 / 立案)
The wording reproduced in reporting reflects legal preparation and warning, not confirmed court proceedings already underway.

Scope: individuals, not a fandom

The statement concerns:
specific online accounts and alleged infringing behavior
There is no reliable basis to extend this to:
an entire fandom
or to attribute those accounts collectively to any fan group

No actor-to-actor conflict

There is no indication in the statement wording or reporting that:
Zhang Linghe himself is involved in any legal action
or that this is a conflict between the actors

Unrelated commentary

Appearance-based claims (e.g. expressions, “natural face,” etc.):

are not part of any legal matter

are not evidence of anything factual

and only add noise to the discussion

No public statements from the actors

There are no confirmed public statements from either Song Weilong or Zhang Linghe regarding this situation.

Communication has been made through the studio and legal representatives, not by the actors themselves.

No statement from Zhang Linghe’s side — and what that suggests

There has been no confirmed statement or response from Zhang Linghe or his studio regarding this situation.
In cases where an issue directly implicates an artist, their official team will typically respond — whether to clarify, deny, or manage impact. The absence of any response here suggests that the matter is not being treated as involving him directly.
This aligns with the wording of the statement itself, which focuses on specific online accounts and alleged behavior rather than any artist.

A note on framing and escalation

As part of these communities, the way discussions are framed matters.
When legal wording is simplified into “lawsuits” or when isolated accounts are grouped into entire fandoms, it can quickly escalate into unnecessary conflict. People may feel pushed to “defend” one side or another, even when the underlying issue does not involve the artists themselves.

• It’s understandable that fans feel strongly about the artists they support. At the same time, it’s worth remembering:
  • every artist is someone’s favorite
  • none of us know these individuals personally
  • and none of us have more information than what has been officially communicated.

Keeping discussions grounded in what is actually stated — rather than expanding it into broader narratives — helps avoid amplifying situations beyond what they are.

Additional context — studio message on online conduct

The image above shows a post from Song Weilong’s studio Weibo account, calling for responsible online behavior in line with broader internet governance campaigns.

The caption reads:

>“Statement: We call on all internet users to actively respond to the Central Cyberspace Administration’s ‘Qinglang’ (Clean & Clear) initiative, to maintain a rational and healthy online environment. While expressing opinions, please remain independent in your thinking, distinguish right from wrong, and do not become participants in or promoters of infringing behavior. A clean online space requires all of us to protect it together.”

The attached document is the legal statement, translation of which I provide further down.

About sources

Sina (新浪) is one of China’s major media platforms and operates Sina News (新浪新闻), a widely used news portal that aggregates reporting and reproduces official statements from verified accounts.

The Sina pages referenced above reproduce wording from the lawyer statement as reflected in Chinese-language reporting and are used here as a traceable source for that wording.

• Keeping the discussion grounded in accurate terminology and individual accountability helps avoid unnecessary escalation and misrepresentation.

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Full Text Translation of the Statement (for your reference):

Lawyer Statement

>Shanghai Zhengce (Hangzhou) Law Firm (hereinafter referred to as "this firm") is commissioned by Mr. Song Weilong and his studio (hereinafter referred to as "the client") to issue the following statement regarding certain online users infringing upon Mr. Song Weilong's personal rights and other legitimate rights and interests:

>Based on existing materials and investigations, Weibo users "Xie*" (UID: 1534) and "Rong" (UID: 75*28) have posted content containing insulting and defamatory remarks. These contents have negatively affected the client's social evaluation and are suspected of infringing upon the client's personal rights.

>This firm's lawyers, on behalf of the client, solemnly demand that the relevant users mentioned above: immediately stop the infringing acts and take necessary measures such as deleting the relevant improper remarks to eliminate the negative impact. This firm has already collected evidence of the infringing acts based on the client's authorization.

>At the same time, this firm has also noticed relevant content posted by other Weibo users. For those that may contain improper remarks, especially involving insults and slander against the client's family members, it is suggested that relevant users timely self-check, handle with caution, and correct or delete them. This firm will continue to monitor the situation and, depending on the circumstances, legally pursue the civil legal liability of relevant subjects through methods including but not limited to filing civil lawsuits. Under circumstances that comply with legal provisions, the possibility of further pursuing relevant criminal liability is not excluded.

>This firm and the client solemnly appeal to all netizens to jointly respond to the call of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission's "Clear and Bright" (Qinglang) campaign, maintain a rational and healthy online environment, maintain independent thinking and distinguish right from wrong when expressing views, and do not become participants or promoters of infringing acts. A clear cyberspace needs all of us to guard together.
Shanghai Zhengce (Hangzhou) Law Firm
April 25, 2026

Zhang Linghe wrapped up filming for Road to Glory early this morning. Is anyone excited for the drama? He has had many looks: beard and facial hair, clean shaved with short hair and long white hair. I’ll add links in comments to the post if anyone is curious to see all the looks we have seen so far. Let me know :)