Chinese top star Gong Jun, 32, couldn’t hide his excitement after his new drama became a major hit.
True to his promise, he delighted fans by posting shirtless photos that showcased his sculpted abs.
On Sunday, the actor uploaded two photos to Weibo, proudly revealing his toned midsection.
He had previously vowed to show his abs if the popularity index of his new series, Dark River (???), surpassed the 10,000 mark on streaming platform Youku.
The series nearly hit an 8,000 rating on its premiere day, October 20, and soared past 9,000 the following day.
By October 26—just six days after its debut—Dark River had reached the coveted 10,000 mark, setting a record for the highest-rated martial arts and historical drama of the year on Youku.
Known for his disciplined fitness routine, Gong Jun regularly works out to maintain his physique.
The actor’s ab reveal instantly went viral, garnering over 100 million views and reaffirming his massive popularity across Asia.
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The dark fantasy martial arts drama Dark River faces fierce competition from other major October releases, including Song of the Water Dragon starring Luo Yunxi (37) and Bao Shang’en (23), and The Sword and the Mind featuring Qing Yi (35) and Li Yitong (35).
With three big-budget historical dramas airing back-to-back, Chinese drama fans are calling it “the best October ever.”
Gong Jun rose to fame with the 2021 bromance martial arts drama Word of Honor, co-starring Zhang Zhehan (34). Since then, his fame has expanded beyond China, with passionate fanbases in Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia. In addition to acting, Gong is also active as a recording artist.
