Zhao Zhiyu
The Stunning Top Star's Inner Thoughts Leak Out, Turning Everyone's Least Favorite into the Group's Darling
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Zhao Zhiyu (赵知屿) |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Training camp; later Silent Stars 18 133 |
| Occupation/Role | Survival-show trainee; later a member of the twelve-member idol group Silent Stars 19 133 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 18 |
History
Befriending Yu Zeqi
Zhao Zhiyu shares a six-person training-camp dormitory with Yu Zeqi and sleeps in the bed opposite his. When Yu Zeqi cries after learning the truth about his parents, Zhao notices his distress and offers to accompany him outside. Rather than press him for an explanation, he says that he also cannot sleep and suggests a walk with ice cream. Their roommates trust him to help, remarking that he has a knack for comforting people 18.
Outside, the pair encounter Xu Jiaqiao. Knowing that Xu and Yu Zeqi get along, Zhao invites him to join them. During their conversation, Zhao suggests that Yu Zeqi could leave the survival show, prepare to inherit his family’s business, and support his father against those eyeing his position 19.
The conversation turns into friendly banter when Zhao calls Xu Jiaqiao a strong competitor and declares that he will train harder. Their exchange makes Yu Zeqi laugh, easing his sadness. By the end of the night, Yu Zeqi considers both Zhao and Xu his friends 19.
Training-Camp Gossip
Zhao joins the trainees secretly observing Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing at the camp entrance. Members of his dormitory and Zhou Zheng’s dormitory gather in a concealed corner with binoculars, where Xu Jiaqiao subsequently joins them 23.
Later, Zhao participates in the group chat discussing the revelation that Zhou Qiyuan’s favorable fate could be stolen for Su Youchuan’s nephew. Asked whether mysticism really exists, he takes a cautious position: he does not know, but considers belief safer than dismissal 56.
Debut
Zhao successfully debuts in Silent Stars. Song Yanqing names him among the group’s twelve members while updating Shang Shujue on the training camp’s debut night 133.
Personality
Zhao is considerate without being intrusive. He offers Yu Zeqi companionship while allowing him to keep his private troubles to himself, and brings Xu Jiaqiao into their walk because he thinks another friendly presence might help 18 19.
He combines competitive ambition with practical thinking. Xu Jiaqiao’s prospects motivate him to train harder rather than become hostile, while his advice to Yu Zeqi prioritizes family responsibilities and opportunities outside the survival show 19.
Relationships
- Yu Zeqi — Dormmate and friend. Zhao accompanies him through an emotionally difficult night and helps restore his spirits 18 19.
- Xu Jiaqiao — Friend, friendly rival, and eventual Silent Stars bandmate. Their playful challenge begins during the late-night outing with Yu Zeqi 19 133.
Notable Quotes
“Really? Then you’re a strong opponent. I’ll have to work even harder in training now. Oh, right, my name’s Zhao Zhiyu. Xu Jiaqiao, remember my name.” 19