6 Jing Bo Ran C-Dramas That Showcase His Irresistible Charm

There is no denying that Jing Bo Ran ’s Luan Nian in the steamy office romance “The Early Spring” has conquered hearts and minds. His turn as the suave, sharp-tongued, incredibly sexy, and stylish boss who sweeps Sun Qian ’s Shang Zhi Tao off her feet has had fans swooning over the passionate and messy relationship dynamics as it unfolds on screen.

Jing Bo Ran’s seductive charm in the show may have crowned him the man of the moment, but we need to pause and track back to his filmography, which proves it’s hardly a new phenomenon given the actor’s versatile talent. From the brooding and fearless special ops officer, to a sensitive radio jockey, or an astute criminal psychology professor, here is a recap of the many shades of Jing Bo Ran for your viewing list.

Shang “Flora” Zhi Tao (Sun Qian) is an ordinary graduate who arrives in Beijing with big dreams of working at the biggest advertising agency Lime. However, she is written off by the caustic Luan “Luke” Nian (Jing Bo Ran), the agency’s brightest, sharpest, and stylish lead. Telling her that she is inept at her job and should resign, his aloofness soon gives way to a fondness and an almost begrudging admiration for the young girl. What follows is a steamy one-night fling which soon blows into a secret, passionate affair between the two.

Though caught in a situationship, the dynamic between them is intensely volatile. Their different personalities and social status as well as their own personal ambitions create constant friction. While on one hand, Luke’s blunt and sarcastic tone rattles Flora, she is equally stubborn and headstrong in her attitude, and the lack of communication creates a push and pull between the couple, leading to misunderstandings. What starts off as a no strings attached relationship grows into one of deep, emotional, yet complex dependency which is intense and passionate.

After six years of being in a secret and an intense relationship, the two part ways, only to realize how much they meant to each other more than they had allowed themselves to acknowledge.

Jing Bo Ran’s Luke may oscillate precariously between the red and green flag zone, given his inability to communicate with the person he loves and cares for the most. Even though his rough edges have a soft side, somewhere it gets caught between his own inability to express his true feelings toward Flora. The actor portrays the complexities of his character with such finesse that you cannot help but fall for him just the way Flora does.

The insanely electric chemistry between him and Sun Qian is the official scene-stealer, keeping fans hooked and so invested in their turbulent and rocky romance. Not to mention, Jing Bo Ran’s immaculate styling notched up the style quotient by a few degrees.

Jing Bo Ran’s rugged and tough Lu Yan Chen in “Road Home” is very different from the sophisticated Luke. The only thing similar between the two characters is their tough relationship with their fathers, but their pasts shape them differently.

Unlike Luke, Yan Chen is reserved and keeps to himself until he falls in love with his high school classmate Gui Xiao ( Tan Song Yun ).