Gu Ze

Biodata

Background and Career

Gu Ze debuted at eighteen as a villain in a successful fantasy cultivation drama. His immediate fame prompted speculation about his backing; his connection to the Gu family later became public. He won a Best Actor award at twenty-three, then took on few projects over the following two years 7.

He meets fellow actor Ye Qing when their mothers arrange a visit to a resort. During their conversation, Gu Ze discovers he can hear Ye Qing’s unspoken thoughts. He soon introduces Ye Qing as his friend, and the two help expose an online romance scam targeting Gu Ze’s cousin, Gu Yu 7 8 9.

Gu Ze plays Lu Yan opposite Ye Qing’s Mo Hua in Darkness of Dawn. The drama becomes a hit, and Gu Ze—who usually dislikes promoting on-screen pairings—agrees to promote theirs 21 49 50.

Appearance

Gu Ze has sharply defined, sometimes stern-looking features that appear gentler when he smiles. He is taller than Ye Qing, who estimates his height at around 185 centimeters 7 11 25.

• Build — Lean and muscular, with a defined torso and abdominal muscles 36.
• Voice — Low and rich; Ye Qing notices its gentler quality when Gu Ze tells stories or teaches him pottery 25 32.

Personality

Reserved with strangers, Gu Ze is patient and openly protective toward people close to him. He supports Ye Qing’s acting without claiming credit for it, offers him help against unfair treatment, and urges him to plan for his own safety rather than face danger alone 18 22 24. His affection also brings out a playful, occasionally jealous side 46 49 71.

Gu Ze believes helping someone remains worthwhile even if that person later makes harmful choices. Ye Qing’s determination to help vulnerable people prompts him to make more active use of his own influence 24 54 59.

Abilities & Skills

Acting

An award-winning actor, Gu Ze is admired by Ye Qing for his performances and can change his manner convincingly for a role 7 21 26.

• Lu Yan — His portrayal in Darkness of Dawn contrasts with his usual demeanor and helps make the character’s relationship with Mo Hua popular with viewers 26 49 50.
• Storytelling — He holds the attention of children at a welfare home by using expressive delivery and different voices 32.

Hearing Ye Qing’s Thoughts

Gu Ze can hear Ye Qing’s unspoken thoughts, though Ye Qing does not initially realize it 7 8.

• Early warning — Hearing Ye Qing’s thoughts alerts Gu Ze to the scam involving Gu Yu and to danger during Ye Qing’s confrontation with Producer Wang 8 16.
• Limit — He often has to respond without revealing that he already knows what Ye Qing is thinking 23 58.

Practical Skills

• Pottery — He teaches Ye Qing to shape a cup and helps repair its uneven rim 25 26.
• Fitness — He maintains an exercise routine and carries Ye Qing while doing squats on two occasions 36 50 68.

Relationships

• Ye Qing — Fellow actor, close friend, and eventual boyfriend. Gu Ze confesses directly after Ye Qing misses his earlier hints; they begin dating after Ye Qing reciprocates 60 65 69 70.
• Gu Yu — Cousin. Gu Ze helps investigate Gu Yu’s online relationship and supports him when it proves to be a scam 8 9.
• Gu Ze’s mother — Introduces him to Ye Qing through her friendship with Ye Qing’s mother; later joins him on the family variety show 7 56.
• Xie Quan — Fellow actor and friend. Gu Ze helps clear false accusations against him, and Xie Quan checks on Gu Ze after an obsessive-fan incident 21 34 49.
• Yu Hang — An actor Gu Ze once encouraged. When Yu Hang plots to drug him, Gu Ze rejects Yu Hang’s claim that past kindness implied romantic interest and takes him to the police 22 24.
• Tong Ru — Fellow actor who previously pursued Gu Ze and was rejected; they remain on good terms privately 22 25.
• Meng Hao — Variety-show participant who confesses to Gu Ze. Gu Ze rejects him 66 69.

Major Events

• Helping Ye Qing and others — Gu Ze intervenes after Producer Wang attacks Ye Qing, joins Ye Qing’s investigation into accusations against Xie Quan, and helps obtain evidence of Ke Lai’s abuse of Jiang Jing 16 34 59.
• Dealing with obsessive fans — After intruders drug him in his hotel room, Gu Ze insists on reporting them to the police and publicly asks fans to respect celebrities’ private lives. He later has fans who threaten Ye Qing identified and arrested 47 48 49 54.
• Relationship with Ye Qing — Gu Ze begins pursuing Ye Qing after confessing his feelings. They become a couple, then formally tell their families; Gu Ze promises Ye Qing a lifelong commitment 65 70 77.

Notable Quotes

“I don't think things turned out this way because I helped him, and I don't think everyone in the world is like Yu Hang.” 24

“We'll be happy for our whole lives.” 77