Gong Jun (, born November 29, 1992), also known as Simon Gong, is a Chinese actor. He gained attention for his roles in Lost Love in Times (2017) and Begin Again (2020), and achieved breakout success with Word of Honor (2021).
In 2017, Gong co-starred with Chen Yao in the youth fantasy drama The Player, adapted from the online game "Fantasy Westward Journey" which is inspired by the classic novel “Journey to the West”, he played Ren Yi Xia, a game expert. He gained recognition for his role as the frank, loyal, free and unrestrained 11th Prince Yuan Che in the fantasy historical drama Lost Love in Times, based on the novel “Drunken Exquisiteness” (醉玲珑) by Shi Siye. Due to the success of the drama, Gong starred in a 12-episode spin-off of the drama as the main character with Xu Mu Chan. On September 19, Gong was announced as a member of reality show The Cute Teacher Arrives. On September 29, Gong's science fiction film Rebirth Partner with Wang Wan Zhong was launched on Tencent Video, in which he played the helpful and cute student Yi Sheng. In December, he starred in the campus idol inspirational drama Shining Like You.
In 2018, Gong co-starred with Zheng Qiu Hong in the ancient costume drama Unique Lady Part 1 and 2, based on the visual novel game “Lust for Gold” (好色千金), played the domineering and affectionate Prince Zhong Wu Mei.
In 2020, Gong starred in the campus youth drama The Love Equations with Liu Renyu, in which he played Zhao Fan Zhou, a seriously dedicated student in the forensic science department, based on the novel “The Sweet Love Story” (舟而复始) by Zhao Qian Qian. On October 29, the urban emotional drama Begin Again with Zhou Yutong was broadcast, in which he played Ling Rui, a mature and kind surgeon. The series attracted attention, and Gong's popularity became increasingly, with 1.8 billion views on Mango TV. On December 24, Unique Lady 2 with Zheng Qiu Hong was broadcast on Youku.
On February 1, 2022, Gong performed two programs at the China Dragon TV Spring Festival Gala; he danced with the robots and performed the song “Gong Xi Fa Cai” (恭喜發財, a single released by Gong Jun in Jan 2022), as well as made God of Fruit Fortune with Yang Yong, the master chef of state banquet. On the same day, he performed the song “The Motherland Will Never Forget” (祖國不會忘記) along with Li Yifeng and Du Jiang at the Hundred Flowers Welcome Spring Gala organized by the China Federation of Literature and Art Circles. On February 15, Gong performed “Happy Lantern Festival” (正月十五鬧花燈) along with Mao Xiaotong, etc. at the CCTV Lantern Festival Gala. On April 23, Gong performed two songs, “Light Up The Future” (把未來點亮) and “Welcoming Dreams” (迎夢而來), at the Global Chinese Music Chart organized by the CCTV Music Channel CCTV-15. On Jun 28, Gong won the “Most Popular Actor of the Year” at the Golden Bud Network Film and Television Festival. In June, the eighth season of "Go Fighting!" officially announced his return along with Jia Nailiang, Yue Yunpeng, Wang Xun, Justin, Johnny Huang, Yang Chaoyue, Guo Jing Fei. In July, Gong and Yang Mi was announced as leads in , adapted from the comic "Hu Yao Xiao Hong Niang" (狐妖小红娘) by Tuo Xiao Xin (庹小新). On September 27, Gong's charity miniseries “Guardian of Alpine Plants” co-produced by Xinhua News and Elle was broadcast.
On January 22, 2023, Gong performed two programs at the China Dragon TV Spring Festival Gala; he performed a magic show and performed the song “Sword Like a Dream” (刀劍如夢) in four avatars, demonstrating the four traditional skills of guqin, chess, calligraphy and painting in different chivalrous styles. On the same day, Gong joined the famous drama masters to perform the show “Looking at the Dreamer in Beijing” (大戲看北京之夢中人) at the Beijing TV Spring Festival Gala; the show used ingenious combination of Chinese opera and pop music. On January 24, Gong attended the 2023 China Online Audio-Visual Ceremony and performed as a museum interpreter in one of the shows (青年志). On February 21, Madame Tussauds Shanghai announced that Gong Jun will be the first actor to have a wax figure in the E-Fashion zone of the wax museum. Madame Tussauds unveiled his wax figure during a ceremony on March 4, 2023. On March 25, 2023, Gong attended Weibo Night 2022, won the Popular Actor of the Year award, and performed the song "Sweetheart Darling" (霓虹甜心) with Liu Yuning. On May 27, Gong was announced as the main lead for the drama The Truth (风过留痕), adapted from the novel "Shi An Diao Cha Ke" (尸案调查科) by Jiu Di Shui (九滴水). On July 12, the historical romance drama The Legend of Anle was broadcast on Youku. On October 30, the contemporary urban workplace drama Rising With the Wind was broadcast on Dragon TV and iQIYI.
On December 7, 2023 Gong attended the booting ceremony and began filming the legal drama Hold a Court Now (我们与法庭的距离) as a judge Shen Xie Zhi.
With the success of the series Word of Honor, Gong commercial resources have been soaring. Partnered with 31 brands, his endorsements covered multiple categories such as sunscreen protection L'Oréal Paris, health supplements products Centrum, car brand Roewe, fast food KFC, dairy company Mengniu Dairy's ice product brand Green Mood ice-cream, beauty cosmetics Stylenanda, fruity instant coffee Nescafé, smartphone Honor, and sportswear 361 Degrees. He is also the face of luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co.
In April 2021, Gong was announced as spokesperson for Vita lemon flavored drink, but in July Gong ceased his commercial cooperation with Vitasoy after an employee circulated a memo online offering condolences to the family of a worker who stabbed a Hong Kong policeman, then committed suicide. In the same month, Gong was announced as the global spokesperson for the Roewe, an automobile brand. This announcement came alongside the release of the Roewe RX5 PLUS Limited Edition, with Gong's image prominently featured in the campaign.
On his birthday, November 29, Gong was promoted to brand spokesperson for Ya-Man and was awarded the brand ambassador title by Tiffany. On December 1, Honor launched the Honor 60 series in China and announced Gong as the Honor 60 series global spokesperson.
In February 2022, Italian luxury brand Hogan (owned by the Tod's Group) announced Gong as its global ambassador. The shoes Gong endorsed sold out at the brand's Tmall flagship store in six hours, demonstrating his substantial influence on the luxury brand. By May 2022, Gong became brand spokesperson for 5 more brands such as Colgate, Safeguard, Mujosh, Charlotte Tilbury, and Honor 80 series.
In March 2023, Deeyeo (a famous China brand that specializes in disposable hygiene products) announced Gong as its brand spokesperson. In the same month, Gong was promoted to brand spokesperson for L'Oréal Paris. In April, a global online luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter announced Gong as its brand ambassador. In May, Mengniu Dairy's milk beverage line Real Fruit Milk Drink announced Gong as its brand spokesperson. In May, an Italian fashion brand RA-RE announced Gong as its global ambassador. on August 29, 2023, LVMH has announced Gong as its global ambassador. On September 6, 2023, Tissot has announced Gong as its global brand ambassador. On December 11, 2023, PRSR Eyewear has announced Gong as its global brand spokesperson.
As a brand spokesperson for L'Oréal Paris, Gong was invited to attend Cannes Film Festival (from the 76th to 78th) for three consecutive years, and made his red carpet debut wearing the first custom-made menswear design by Taiwanese-Canadian designer Jason Wu - a suit adorned with sophisticated embroideries.
In May 2024, the French high-end diamond jewelry brand Messika announced Gong as its first APAC brand ambassador.
In April 2025, Gong was appointed as the global brand ambassador for Baojun, a Chinese automotive brand known for its innovative designs and technology. This marks Gong’s second time endorsing a car brand.
In March 2023, Deeyeo broke their sale record; ¥20 million of disposable hygiene products were sold within 24 hours after Gong was announced as brand ambassador.
Gong has graced the front covers of various magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, SE Weekly, OK!, Madame Figaro, Elle, Glitz, Lifestyle, Esquire, T Magazine, Cosmopolitan, L'Officiel, L'Officiel Hommes, Wonderland, GQ, and Vogue+.
In 2021, Gong was appointed as Hello Childhood Charity Ambassador, Charity Promotional Ambassador for World Book Day, Charity Communication Ambassador for International Day for Biological Diversity, and Charity Advocacy Ambassador for World Environment Day.
In April 2021, Word of Honors outfits were sold through online auction. Among them, the red costume of Wen Ke Xing played by Gong Jun was sold at the highest price ¥224,601 Yuan, the auction earned total ¥584,207 Yuan for Wen’s costumes and accessories. After the event, his red costume proceeds were donated towards China Social Assistance Foundation as part of public welfare project. On July 21, Gong donated ¥500,000 Yuan to China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation for flood relief efforts in Henan. Gong Jun's Studio reached out to Lock & Lock donated 10,000 water bottles, 1000 blankets, 200 quilts, and 200 sets of bedding supplies to support the flood victims and disaster areas. Gong Jun's Studio along with Unif Beef jointly donated further 5000 boxes of noodles to support the frontline disaster relief. Gong joined hands with 361 Degrees donated ¥10 million Yuan in cash and materials to help with flood relief and future restoration work. On July 27, as part of the sustainability program "L'Oréal for the Future", the Group has set up €50 million Euro to help with the restoration of ecological.
In April 2022 Gong donated 65,000 medical and N95 masks to help out the pandemic situation in China. He donated an additional 3,536 rapid COVID-19 antigen kits and hand sanitizers, plus 950 boxes of milk and snacks to his alma mater, Donghua University. On September 8, Gong donated ¥500,000 to support Sichuan earthquake relief efforts. In November, Gong donated the compensation amount of ¥40,000 from the defamation lawsuit and personally topped up ¥20,000 (¥60,000 in total) to the "Love Kitchen" project that serves free meals for students at a rural primary school in Guangnan County, YunNan Province; the donation was made in the name of his fans "JunWeiXian".
In April 2023 Gong donated the compensation amount of ¥30,000 from the defamation lawsuit to the Stars and Rain Special Fund of the China Charity Aid Foundation for Children and in May he donated another ¥200,000 to the dame charity in the name of his fans "JunWeiXian". In August, Gong donated ¥300,000 to China Foundation for Rural Development in the name of his fans "JunWeiXian" for the purchase of more than 60,000 catties of rice and more than 6,500 liters of cooking oil to support flood relief in Hebei and Heilongjiang provinces.
2016 | Lost in Japan | 囧日之东京大冒险 | VK | ||
2017 | Rebirth Partner | 异生探 | Yi Sheng | Tencent | |
2022 | Master Kang Jasmine Tea 520 Mini Movie | 非你茉属 | Cartoonist | ||
The Guardian of Alpine Plants | 高山植物守护者 | ||||
Hello, Hello | 你好,你好 | AI | VogueFilm | ||
2023 | Hidden Strike (a.k.a. Project X-Traction / SNAFU) | 狂怒沙暴 | Hai Ming | Netflix |
2019 | Tall Tales from the Magical Garden of Antoon Krings | 虫林大作战 | Apollo |
2015 | Warm Taste | 暖暖的味道 | Guest | Beijing TV, iQIYI | |
2017 | The Cute Teacher Arrives | 萌师驾到 | Regular Member | Mango TV | |
2018 | Cooking For Love | 为爱下厨 | Guest | Tencent | |
2020 | Happy Camp | 快乐大本营 | Hunan TV, Mango TV | ||
Departure From the End of Changjiang River | 从长江的尽头回家 | Jiangsu TV, Youku | |||
2021 | Ace vs Ace: Season 6 | 王牌对王牌第六季 | Zhejiang TV, Tencent, iQIYI, Youku | ||
Happy Camp | 快乐大本营 | Hunan TV, Mango TV | |||
Produce Camp 2021 | 创造营2021 | Guest Mentor | Tencent | ||
Go Fighting! Season 7 | 极限挑战7 | Guest | Dragon TV, Youku | ||
Sisters Who Make Waves Season 2 | 乘风破浪的姐姐2 | Mango TV | |||
Ace Actress | 我是女演员 | Jiangsu TV, Youku | |||
The Brain Special Episode | 最强大脑特别篇 | Youku | |||
Sweet Tasks | 甜蜜的任务 | Mango TV | |||
Go Fridge | 拜托了冰箱轰趴季 | Tencent | |||
Chinese Restaurant 5 | 中餐厅第五季 | Regular Member | Hunan TV, Mango TV | ||
GQ Magazine Interview - I Don't Know | 我不知道啊 | Guest | Tencent | ||
2022 | Hello, Saturday | 你好,星期六 | Guest | Mango TV | Mar 19 |
Back to Field Season 6 | 向往的生活 第六季 | ||||
We Are The Champions | 战至巅峰 | Tencent | |||
Go Fighting! Season 8 | 极限挑战第八季 | Regular Member | Dragon TV | ||
2023 | Hello, Saturday | 你好,星期六 | Guest | Mango TV | Feb 11 |
Become a Farmer | 种地吧 | IQIYI | |||
Go Fighting! Season 9 | 极限挑战第九季 | Regular Member | Dragon TV | ||
Hello, Saturday | 你好,星期六 | Guest | Mango TV | Aug 5 | |
2024 | Go Fighting! Season 10 | 极限挑战第十季 | Regular Member | Dragon TV | |
Hello, Saturday | 你好,星期六 | Guest | Mango TV | ||
2025 | Hello, Saturday | 你好,星期六 | Guest | Mango TV | |
Hahahahaha Season 5 | 哈哈哈哈哈第五季 | Guest | WeTV, iQIYI | ||
Mahua's Fun Age Season 2 | 麻花特开心第二季 | Guest | Youku, Zhejiang TV | ||
Wow The World | 地球超新鲜 | Regular Member | WeTV | ||
Divas Hit the Road Season 7 | 花儿与少年.同心季 | Regular Member | Mango TV, Hunan TV |
2019 | "But it is For You" | 但为君故 | Unique Lady OST | with Zheng Qiuhong | |
2020 | "Sweet Little Satisfaction" | 甜甜的小美满 | The Love Equations OST | with Liu Renyu | |
"Youth With You" | 有你的清纯 | with Liu Renyu, Yang Ge and Yan Bingyi | |||
"Used To You" | 习惯你 | Begin Again OST | with Zhou Yutong | ||
2021 | "Faraway Wanderers" | 天崖客 | Word of Honor Ending theme song | ||
"Burning Medals" | 滚烫勋章 | The Flaming Heart OST | With Pang Hanchen, Zhou Yanchen, Lu Yupeng, Wang Yizhou and Zhang Huiwen | ||
"Sweet" | |||||
"Light Up the Future" | 把未来点亮 | CCTV’s May 4 Gala | With Tang Yixin and Zeng Shunxi | ||
Theme song for the 100th Anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party | |||||
"Beast’s Flower" | 野兽的花 | BEAST's 10th Anniversary Commemorative Single | With Jing Boran, Ouyang Nana and Elvis Wang | ||
2022 | "May You Be Prosperous" | 恭喜发财 | |||
"Fortuned Filled Spring" | 春意福盈 | ||||
"Youth Says" | 青年说 | ||||
"Little Shoulders" | 小小的肩膀 | ||||
"More Youthful With Ideal" | 有理想更青春 | Leading Into the New Era | |||
2023 | "Chasing the Wind, Breaking the Waves" | 追风破浪 | Xinhua Net May 4 Youth Day Song | ||
"The Love" | 这份爱 | Rising With the Wind OST | |||
"Be With You" | 明天晴空万里 | With Jun Wei Xian |
May 3, 2021 | Word of Honor Theme Concert | 山河令生来知己演唱会 | Youku | Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre | 40,000 | |
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