Artist Profile
- Full Name: Bai Lu
- Native Name: 白鹿
- Nicknames: Lu Lu, Mengmeng, Deer
- Birthday: Sep 23, 1994 (31 years old)
- Blood Type: B
- Height/Weight: 165 cm (5’5") / 47 kg (103–104 lbs)
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Chinese Zodiac: Dog
- Debut: 2017
- Birthplace: Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
- Nationality: Chinese
- Profession: Actor, Singer, Model
- Languages: Mandarin (Native), Korean
- Current Agency: Huanyu Entertainment
- Active Years: 2017–present (9 years)
- Fandom: Lu Rong
Bai Lu (born Bai Mengyan; September 23, 1994) is a Chinese actress, model, and singer. Born in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, she is currently managed by Huanyu Film and operates primarily within Mainland China.
Early life
During her adolescence, specifically between 2007 and 2008, Bai Lu developed an interest in South Korean television dramas. She self-studied the Korean language to watch programs without dubbing or subtitles, which led to an initial ambition to become a K-pop idol. In 2010, she completed her lower secondary education and subsequently enrolled in a foreign language program in Changzhou.
Career
In 2012, Bai Lu participated in the trainee recruitment program for the South Korean entertainment agency SM Entertainment in Shanghai but was not selected. Subsequently, she worked as a commercial model for the e-commerce platform Taobao.
Bai Lu officially debuted on July 1, 2016, after signing an exclusive contract with Huanyu Film. Her professional entertainment career began with a lead role in the music video for the song “Message” (《留言》) by singer Lu Hu.
From 2017 to 2018, Bai Lu appeared in the television series King Is Not Easy (2017) and Untouchable Lovers (2018). For her performances, she received the Newcomer Award at the 2018 iQIYI All-Star Carnival, gaining recognition within the historical and romance genres. During this period, she also recorded several original soundtracks (OSTs), including tracks for King Is Not Easy.
In 2019, Bai Lu portrayed the character Lu Zhaoyao in The Legends, which aired on Hunan TV from January to April. The series gained significant traction on platforms such as Douban and various short-video social networks. In the same year, she starred in Arsenal Military Academy, further establishing her presence within the iQIYI content ecosystem following the success of The Legends.
In 2020, Bai Lu starred in the series Love is Sweet.
In 2021, Bai Lu portrayed Cui Shiyi in One and Only, which premiered on iQIYI on August 18, starring alongside Ren Jialun as Zhousheng Chen. The series received positive reception from audiences and media outlets. Later that year, she reprised the role of Cui Shiyi in Forever and Ever (2021), a contemporary sequel linked to the narrative of One and Only.
In 2023, Bai Lu starred in Till the End of the Moon, playing the dual roles of Li Susu and Ye Xiwu. In the same year, she played the lead female role in Story of Kunning Palace, which achieved high popularity rankings on major Chinese streaming platforms.
In 2024, Bai Lu filmed Lin Jiang Xian (临江仙) from April to August, portraying the dual roles of Li Qingyue and Hua Ruyue. In November 2024, she began filming Tang Gong Qi An Zhi Qing Wu Feng Ming (唐宫奇案之青雾风鸣) as Li Peiyi, completing production in April 2025.
In 2025, three of Bai Lu’s projects were released in the first half of the year. Moonlight Mystique (白月梵星), co-starring Ao Ruipeng, premiered on January 7, featuring Bai Lu as Bai Shuo. Northward (北上) premiered on March 3, in which she played Xia Fenghua. Lin Jiang Xian, produced by Yu Zheng, was released on June 6.
Fun Facts
- Her fandom is called Lu Rong, directly linked to her stage name White Deer.
- She auditioned for SM Entertainment in 2012 but was not selected.
- She once cut her hair short and disguised herself as a man in the drama Arsenal Military Academy.
- Her “creepy smile” expression on Keep Running once went viral online.
- She has two cats, May May and Christmas, and a dog named Niannian.
- She often jokes that she is “her dog’s servant” because she spoils Niannian, even buying hair clips and clothes for him.
- She started learning Korean at a young age because she loved Korean dramas.
- She enjoys imitating the voices of cartoon characters.
- A meme of her squatting and eating a banana once went viral on social media.
- She once danced to Myoui Mina’s “March,” which was widely shared by international fans.
- Her loud laughing GIFs are very popular on Tenor.
- International fans often make tabloid-style meme edits of her.
- She is 165 cm tall and once shared that her weight dropped to around 40 kg, later advising fans not to starve themselves.
- She was a well-known internet celebrity and photo model before becoming an actress.
- She is a devoted fan of EXO, especially Luhan.
- She speaks Korean very well and once dreamed of debuting in South Korea.
- She has a natural talent for languages and can speak Sichuan dialect quite fluently.
- She enjoys hip-hop dancing and taught herself Cantonese.
- She was an award-winning young writer in school and won a provincial writing competition.
- She enjoys photography, filming short videos, and shooting landscapes.
- She loves Korean dramas and historical dramas, especially for their elaborate costumes.
Personality
- She has a very loud and distinctive laugh that has become her trademark in variety shows and on Youtube.
- She often jokes and creates funny moments with her co-stars on Keep Running.
- She is frequently teased about her height in humorous videos.
- She dislikes high heels because they hurt her feet and is very straightforward about it.
- She is a loyal bubble tea and Starbucks lover.
- She likes pink and blue tones and often shows them on her social media.
- Her attempts to take photos with her uncooperative cats often turn into funny moments.
- She actively keeps up with social media filters and trending effects.
- She once openly talked about dark circles and acne, saying no one is perfect.
- She has an easygoing, slightly tomboyish personality and does not overthink small things.
- When playing games, she does not care about her image and focuses only on winning.
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