Joseph Zeng

Actor · Born October 9, 1997 (29) · Shenzhen, China

Joseph Zeng (Zeng Shunxi) is a Chinese actor born on October 9, 1997, in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. He first gained attention as a member of the idol group Fresh Teen but soon transitioned into acting, debuting in 2015. Known for his charismatic screen presence and emotional range, Zeng has starred in several acclaimed dramas such as Ultimate Note, Mysterious Lotus Casebook, The Heaven Sword and the Dragon Saber, and Hi Venus. His versatility spans genres, from romance to fantasy and mystery, earning him a strong fanbase across Asia. With over 40 credits to his name, Joseph Zeng continues to rise as one of the most compelling young talents in Chinese television.

Biography from TMDB.

Born: October 9, 1997 (29)
From: Shenzhen, China
Works as: Actor
Titles: 6 on MovieCove · 48 credits in all
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 5% in 30 days

What are Joseph Zeng's films like?

Across a limited sample of 4 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight

Bonds

48%

Self

26%

Morality

Survival

Power

Ideas

Identity2 Friendship2 Romantic love2

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Heroas Wu Xie in Ultimate Note (2020)
Shadowas ? (lead by Joseph Zeng) in Veil of Shadows (2026)

Moods and endings

endings shown from 5 titles

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense

Melancholic

Romantic

Dread

Bittersweet

Other

How their films linger

Haunting4 Bittersweet2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Joseph Zeng's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 6 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (2).

Subscription and free streaming for Joseph Zeng's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

48 credits, 6 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

超级玩家·芭莎之夜红毯全程 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)
Actor
Mystic Nine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)
Show 30 episodes · as Wu Laogou
The Legend of Rosy Clouds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)
Show 36 episodes · as Qi Zheng
Veil of Shadows(2026)
Show 29 episodes · as Wu Shiguang / Cang Hao
Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows
2025爱奇艺尖叫之夜 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)
Show 12 episodes · Vocals · as Self - Young Actor of the Year (dramas)
Justice Is Mine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)
Show 20 episodes · as Hon Lit
Our Dormitories (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)
Show 1 episode · Actor
FEUD (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)
Show 32 episodes · as Bai Jiusi
Perfect Match(2025)
Show 5 episodes · as Emperor Song Renzong
Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows
Snowy Night Timeless Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
Show 32 episodes · as Huo Zhanbai
A Lonely Hero's Journey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
Show 36 episodes · as Gu Yizhong
Brilliant Garden (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
Show 11 episodes · Actor
江苏卫视2024跨年演唱会 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Actor
Romance on the Farm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Show 26 episodes · as Shen Nuo
莲花楼就在江湖之上演唱会 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Actor
My Journey to You(2023)
Show 1 episode · as Adult Xue Tongzi
Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows
Mysterious Lotus Casebook (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Show 40 episodes · as Fang Duobing
Warrior Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Show 2 episodes · Actor
Hi Venus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Show 24 episodes · Theme Song Performance · as Lu Zhaoxi
暑与我们的夏天 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Show 3 episodes · Actor
相遇的夏天 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Show 12 episodes · Actor
Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Show 38 episodes · as Wang Xiaoshi
Hello Saturday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Show 5 episodes · Actor
Rebirth For You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)
Show 40 episodes · as Li Qian
Mystery of Antiques III (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)
Show 44 episodes · as 六爷
The Detectives' Adventures (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)
Show 4 episodes · Actor
Time Flies and You Are Here (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)
Show 32 episodes · as Zhao Xiaoqian / Han Chen
Ultimate Note(2020)
Show 36 episodes · as Wu Xie
Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows
The Journey Across the Night(2020)
Show 26 episodes · as Li Jia
Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)
The Voice (The Treasured of China) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)
Show 2 episodes · Actor
The Way to Your Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
Show 12 episodes · Actor
Relationship (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
Show 23 episodes · Actor
Over The Sea I Come to You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
Show 46 episodes · as Huang Xiaodong
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
Show 50 episodes · as Zhang Wuji
古董局中局 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
Show 44 episodes · as 六爷
Take My Brother Away (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
Show 30 episodes · as Shi Fen
Out of Control (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
as Bobby Fan
When We Were Young (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
Show 32 episodes · as Xu Konglin
Fighter of the Destiny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
Show 56 episodes · as Tang Thirty Six
Fantastica: A Boonie Bears Adventure(2017)
as 幕后老板
Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films
Go Fridge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
Show 2 episodes · Actor
Run for Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
Show 1 episode · Actor
Challenger’s Alliance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
Show 12 episodes · Actor
Sisters Over Flowers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
Show 13 episodes · Actor
Keep Running (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
Show 2 episodes · Actor
CCTV Spring Festival Gala: Crosstalk and Sketch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Show 1 episode · Actor
Ctrl+Alt+Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)
Show 1 episode · as Mars
Inverted Fate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)
Show 1 episode · as Lin Chengyou

Career shape

Star power in the 51^st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 48 titles, 46 of them dated from 1983 to 2026.

Highest rated

My Journey to You (2023)

Midcredits 76^th

Film career

2023Screen debut· Mysterious Lotus Casebook

By role

only this rolewith another role

Acting47 of 48 · 75^thOther crew2 of 48

By decade

1980s1 · acting2010s15 · acting2020s30 · 29 acting · 2 crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

Who does Joseph Zeng work with?

People who share at least 2 of Joseph Zeng's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jingming Guo shares the most, 2.

Directors

Jingming Guo2 titles See all 2 shared titles with Jingming Guo

Actors

Duling Chen2 titles See all 2 shared titles with Duling Chen
Jiarui Tian2 titles See all 2 shared titles with Jiarui Tian