Tan Jianci

Tan Jianci, also known by his stage name JC-T, is a highly acclaimed Chinese actor, singer, and dancer. A competitive Latin dancer from a young age, he trained at the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy Affiliated Secondary School, earning top honors in national and international dance tournaments before being scouted by Taihe Rye Music. In 2010, he officially debuted as the youngest member of the vocal/dance boy group M.I.C., where he served as a lead dancer, rapper, and sub-vocalist, quickly becoming recognized for his commanding stage presence. Tan transitioned into acting with critically noted performances in historical and period dramas. He garnered widespread praise for his nuanced portrayal of the cunning historical figure Sima Zhao in 'The Advisors Alliance' (2017) and 'Growling Tiger, Roaring Dragon' (2017), followed by complex roles in 'Secret of the Three Kingdoms' (2018) and 'Winter Begonia' (2020). His dedication to deeply understanding character psychology enabled him to stand out as a character actor with exceptional versatility. His mainstream breakthrough arrived in 2022 with the hit detective mystery drama 'Under the Skin', where his portrayal of the forensic portrait artist Shen Yi won widespread critical and commercial acclaim. He solidified his status as an A-list leading man with his multifaceted, tragic performance as the nine-headed demon Xiang Liu and playboy Fangfeng Bei in Tencent Video's fantasy epic 'Lost You Forever' (2023–2024), alongside modern romantic hits like 'Love Me, Love My Voice' (2023).