Bai Mengyan (; born 23 September 1994), known professionally by her stage name Bai Lu (), is a Chinese actress, model and singer, best known for her roles in Untouchable Lovers (2018), The Legends (2019), Arsenal Military Academy (2019), Love Is Sweet (2020), One and Only (2021), Forever and Ever (2021), Story of Kunning Palace (2023), Only for Love (2023), Till the End of the Moon (2023), and Feud (2025).
Early life Bai Lu was born Bai Mengyan on 23 September 1994, in Changzhou, Jiangsu. In 2010, she enrolled in the Foreign Language degree program at Changzhou Higher Vocational Technical Institute of Tourism and Commerce. In 2015, she graduated, and began working as a model in graphic advertisement for Taobao.
Career 2012–2018: Career beginnings In 2012, Bai Lu participated in SM Entertainment's overseas audition, but was unsuccessful. In 2015, she shot a short film for a literary magazine, and later appeared on its cover. She then began pursuing her career as an actress, starting with the short film Meeting You Is Such a Good Thing, produced by Cat's Tree Studio. She acted in several other short films before signing in 2016 with Yu Zheng's entertainment company, Huanyu Film.
Bai acted in her first television series in 2016 with Zhaoge, playing a noble lady. The following year, Bai landed two starring roles, one as the lead in the historical comedy series King Is Not Easy and as the lead in the fantasy drama The Monkey King: Land of Beauty. In 2018, Bai starred in the historical romance drama Untouchable Lovers, playing dual roles as the general Hou Xuan and as the prince's concubine Le Yun. For her performance in the series, she won the "Best Newcomer Award" at the iQiyi All-Star Carnival.
2019–2022: Rising popularity and breakthrough In 2019, Bai starred as a demon leader in the xianxia drama The Legends alongside Xu Kai. The series topped television broadcasting ratings, with critics praising its strong female characters and the acting of Bai and Xu. She starred as a girl pretending to be her brother in the youth military-based series Arsenal Military Academy. The series received positive responses and Bai won Best Actress Awards for her portrayal. Later that year, she starred in the romance comedy series Lucky's First Love.
Bai starred in the 2020 workplace romance series Love Is Sweet, playing an idealistic but intelligent financial analyst. This series was Bai's first working alongside Luo Yunxi (three years later, they would pair up again in Till the End of the Moon). Love Is Sweet was one of Bai's first to earn recognition in the international market. Later that year, Bai starred in the historical romance series Jiu Liu Overlord alongside Lai Yi.
The following year, Bai starred as in the 2021 Chinese period romantic series One and Only with Ren Jialun. Critics praised the series' gripping romance story and superior production quality, and the series topped popularity rankings on Chinese and international social media with over eight million searches. A sequel of One and Only, named Forever and Ever, was released later that year. Additionally, Bai starred in the 2022 police series Ordinary Greatness.
2023–present: Mainstream success
Bai gained international recognition and acclaim following the release of historical fantasy series Till the End of the Moon in April 2023. This was her second time starring alongside Luo Yunxi. This series shattered records; following its premiere on Youku, it became the most-watched title on the platform since 2020. In addition to China, the show was broadcast in South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Netflix picked up the show for international distribution, making the film available for audiences in the United States, Europe, and Oceania.
In November 2023, Bai starred in the historical drama Story of Kunning Palace with Zhang Linghe. This drama broke the hit index 10,000 of the IQIYI, becoming the first female-centric drama to achieve that milestone in 2023. At the same time in November 2023 on Mango TV, she starred in the urban romance drama Only for Love with Wang Hedi. It was a commercial hit in terms of viewership and acting chemistry.
In January 2025, Bai starred in Moonlight Mystique with Ao Ruipeng, a fantasy xianxia romance drama series focused on a mortal general's daughter who embarks on a quest to cultivate immortality and repay a life-saving debt. It was widely recognized by both fans and critics for its balance between grandeur and intimacy with strong performances and visual appeal from the main and supporting cast's narratives.
In March 2025, Bai starred in Northward with Ou Hao, a drama series focused on the lives of children who grew up along the Grand Canal. It was widely praised for her portrayal of daily life and versatility in delivery of acting where both the character and struggling emotions were brought to life.
In June 2025, Bai starred in Feud with Zeng Shunxi, a fantasy xianxia romance drama series that follows two powerful immortals who reconcile after a tragic past and unite to fight a looming disaster. It was one of the top Chinese dramas of 2025 in terms of viewership and widely praised for breaking away from traditional fantasy romance tropes with an innovative plot centered around "three marriages and three separations," creating a uniquely intense "love-hate" dynamic.
In February 2026, Bai starred in Unveil: Jadewind with Wang Xingyue, a historical mystery and investigation drama set in the Tang Dynasty where they solve bizarre palace crimes while unravelling a deep conspiracy tied to a tragic family massacre from their past. In June 2026, Bai starred in The First Jasmine with Cheng Lei, a historical political romance drama that follows an arranged marriage where the two traumatized individuals slowly build a powerful partnership while seeking revenge against political conspirators.
On June 24th, 2026, she partnered with Warner Music China to release a EP Kaleidoscope with three songs Kaleidoscope Dream, Invisible Lovers, and Colored by Your Light. It attracted over 100k listeners and occupied the top spots on the daily charts of major Chinese music platforms. On June 27th, 2026, she hosted her 10th debut anniversary concert at Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre.
On July 15th, 2026, she announced her departure from Yu Zheng's Huanyu Entertainment after 10 years with a farewell message and established her own studio.
Endorsements Bai Lu has partnered and served as the brand ambassador for a wide variety of national and international brands. She partnered with local Chinese brands, including Hourglass, Amortal, Revivo, Wasado, Florasis, Pony, and Swisse Milk,. Internationally, she has partnered with both Olay and Sergio Rossi. She was named the brand ambassador for a Michael Kors jewelry wristwatch collection and for Chopard. She is the brand ambassador for Allie and for Changqing Yogurt drink. In 2026, Bai was promoted to be both the global brand ambassador of Jimmy Choo and the face of its fragrance portfolio, a step up from her previous position as their Asia-Pacific brand ambassador. On September 20, she was named WeTV Global Ambassador.
Public image Bai Lu tops the "2022 Most Improved Celebrity" in commercial value rankings. She features in the "Top 10 Most Popular Drama Artist" and in "Top 10 Most Beautiful Chinese Actress 2023". As of April 2023, she had 20 million followers on Weibo. As of May 2026, she had 3 million followers on Instagram.
Filmography Short films Year English title Chinese title 2015 Meeting You is Such a Good Thing 2016 There are No Jokes in this World This Winter, Have You Fell in Love? What Do You Expect of Me
Television series Year English title Chinese title Role 2017 King is Not Easy Da Xi 2018 Untouchable Lovers Wang Xiaoqian / Han Xiao 2019 The Legends Lu Zhaoyao 2022 Ordinary Greatness 警察荣誉 Xia Jie 2023 Only For Love Zheng Shuyi 2025Northward 北上 Xia Fenghua
Web series Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2019 Arsenal Military Academy Xie Xiang / Xie Liangchen Lucky's First Love Xing Yun 2020 Love Is Sweet Jiang Jun Jiu Liu Overlord Long Aoyi 2021 Song of Youth Lin Shaochun One and Only Cui Shiyi Forever and Ever Shi Yi Ace Troops Hu Yang Cameo (Ep.1, 13, 34) 2023 Till the End of the Moon 长月烬明 Li Susu / Ye Xiwu / Sang Jiu Story of Kunning Palace 宁安如梦 Jiang Xuening 2025 Moonlight Mystique 白月梵星 Bai Shuo / Xing Yue Feud Li Qingyue / Hua Ruyue 2026Unveil: Jadewind Li Peiyi The First Jasmine Ye Li
Television shows Year English title Chinese title Role 2021 Keep Running 奔跑吧黄河篇2 Resident MC Have Fun 嗨放派 2022 Keep Running 奔跑吧10 Keep Running 奔跑吧共同富裕篇 2023 Keep Running 奔跑吧11 1 Million Promises 100万个约定 Herself
Music video appearances Year English title Chinese title Artist Notes 2016 "Message" 留言 Rover Lu 2021 "Dance of the Youth" To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party
Discography Singles Year English title Chinese title Album 2017 "Subordinate Takes Order" King is Not Easy OST 2018 "A Tale of Two Phoenixes" Untouchable Lovers OST 2019 "Entering a Dream" Arsenal Military Academy OST "Want to be with You" \ Lucky's First Love OST 2021 "Heartbeat" Forever and Ever OST "My Sugar" Bai Lu Debut 5th Year Anniversary Birthday Single 2022 "Floating Universe" rowspan="2" "Did You See a Little Deer"
Awards and nominations Year Award Ceremony Nominated work Results 2017 11th Tencent Video Star Awards Most Promising New Actress King is Not Easy 2018 7th iQIYI All-Star Carnival Newcomer Award Untouchable Lovers 2019 6th The Actors of China Award Ceremony Best Actress (Web series) Arsenal Military Academy StarHub Night of Stars 2019 Most Promising Actress Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival Best Actress The Legends, Arsenal Military Academy, Lucky's First Love 8th iQIYI All-Star Carnival Most Popular Actress Arsenal Military Academy Weibo TV Series Awards Top 10 Popular Actresses The Legends, Arsenal Military Academy, Lucky's First Love Today Headline News Award New Female Star of the Year 2020 7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony Best Actress (Web series) 2021 iQIYI Scream Night Popular Actress of the Year Love Is Sweet 2021 8th Wen Rong Awards Best Youth Actress Forever and Ever iQIYI Q Awards 2021 Most Popular Actress One and Only 34th Huading Awards Best Actress One and Only 2022 7th Global Diplomats' Chinese Culture Night Most Popular Young Actress Golden Bud - The Sixth Network Film And Television Festival Most Popular Actress One and Only, Forever and Ever, Song of Youth, Ace Troops Chinese American TV Festival - Golden Angel Awards Outstanding Actress of the Year Forever and Ever 2023 2023 Weibo Night Most Paid Attention Artist
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External links
Bai Lu on iQIYI