Lin Yi Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Parents, Instagram

Lin Yi is a charismatic Chinese actor, model, and dancer who skyrocketed to fame with his leading role as Gu Wei Yi in the 2019 romantic web series Put Your Head on My Shoulder.

His boy-next-door charm and versatile performances in dramas like Love Scenery and Derailment have made him a heartthrob in Chinese entertainment.

Born in Hebei and raised in Shenyang, Lin embodies China’s vibrant youth culture, blending his dance background with acting prowess.

Profile

• Full Name: Lin Yi
• Stage Name: Lin Yi
• Born: January 11, 1999
• Age: 26 years old
• Birthplace: Hebei, China
• Nationality: Chinese
• Occupation: Actor, Model, Dancer
• Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Lin
• Siblings: One older sister
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life and Education

Lin Yi was born on January 11, 1999, in Hebei, China, and grew up in Shenyang, Liaoning, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lin, and an older sister.

His ethnicity is Chinese, and his religion is not publicly disclosed.

He enrolled at Beijing Sport University, majoring in Dancesport, where he honed his skills in ballroom dancing.

During his first year of university in 2015, he was scouted by Tangren Media, marking the start of his entertainment career.

In 2016, he trained abroad in dance and performance during his summer vacation, further developing his artistic abilities.

Career

Lin Yi signed with Tangren Media in 2015 and began his career in 2017, appearing on Youku’s reality show Beautiful Youth Academy and winning the sixth championship on the fashion variety show Crazy Wardrobe with 41 votes.

That year, he auditioned for the lead role in My Huckleberry Friends but was not selected.

In December 2017, he was cast in the sci-fi film Hope Island alongside Duan Yihong and Andy García, though the project remains unreleased.

His breakthrough came in 2019 with the romantic comedy web series Put Your Head on My Shoulder, where his role as Gu Wei Yi earned him widespread acclaim and a cult following in China and abroad.

He held a fan meeting in Bangkok with co-star Xing Fei in May 2019, drawing thousands.

Subsequent roles include Yuan Yi in The Blessed Girl (2021), Lu Jing in Love Scenery (2021), Zheng Su Nian in Memory of Encaustic Tile (2022), Qi Lian in Derailment (2023), Gu Xun in Everyone Loves Me (2024), Lin Tuo in Angels Fall Sometimes (2024), and He Xi in The Tale of Rose (2024).

He also starred in the 2022 film One Week Friends as Xu You Shu.

Upcoming projects include Smile Code (2024) and Ski into Love (2025).

Lin has appeared on variety shows like Happy Camp, Keep Running: Yellow River Season 2, and Hello, Saturday, showcasing his versatility.

Awards and Nominations

• Golden Blossom Internet Film and Television Awards (2019): New Actor of the Year – Put Your Head on My Shoulder – Won
• Tencent Video All Star Night (2019): Youth Trending Artist of the Year – Won
• Television Series of China Quality Ceremony (2023): Quality Emerging Drama Star – Our Times – Won
• Weibo Awards (2023): Weibo Anticipated Actor of the Year – Derailment – Won
• Yuewen Global IP Awards (2024): Promising IP Actor of the Year – Won
• Weibo TV & Internet Video Summit (2024): Progressive Actor of the Year – Won
• Tencent Entertainment White Paper Awards (2024): Influential Actor in TV Series of the Year – Won
• Weibo Awards (2025): Weibo Breakthrough Actor of the Year – Won
• Huading Awards (2019): Best Actor in Chinese Contemporary Dramas – Put Your Head on My Shoulder – Nominated
• New Era International TV Festival Ammolite Awards (2024): Most Promising Actor of the New Era – Derailment – Nominated

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @iam_linyi

Personal Life

Lin Yi, 26, is single and has no publicly known spouse or children.

His height is 6 ft 2 in (188 cm), and his weight is approximately 143 lbs (65 kg).

Based in China, he maintains a private personal life but engages fans through Weibo and Instagram.

He owns a cat named Kaba and enjoys Japanese anime like Naruto and Jujutsu Kaisen.

His favorite foods include durian, bullfrog, and chestnuts, and his ideal partner is kind-hearted with good character.

Lin dated Cai Linbing, a classmate from Beijing Sport University, around 2015–2016, but they parted ways after he signed with Tangren Media for unknown reasons.

Rumors of a relationship with actress Xing Fei were unconfirmed.

His MBTI type is INFJ, reflecting his methodical, planning nature.

Filmography

• One Week Friends (2022, film) – Xu You Shu
• Hope Island (TBA, film) – Role not specified
• Our Destiny (TBA, film) – Lin Jun He / Lin Shao Min
• Put Your Head on My Shoulder (2019, web series) – Gu Wei Yi
• The Blessed Girl (2021, web series) – Yuan Yi
• Love Scenery (2021, web series) – Lu Jing / Herman / Liu Mo Yan
• Put Your Head on My Shoulder (Thai Remake) (2021, web series) – Gu Wei Yi (guest appearance)
• Memory of Encaustic Tile (2022, web series) – Zheng Su Nian
• Hu Tong (2022, TV series) – Ouyang Hui
• Our Times (2022, TV series) – Ye Zhou
• Derailment (2023, web series) – Qi Lian
• Everyone Loves Me (2024, web series) – Gu Xun
• Angels Fall Sometimes (2024, TV series) – Lin Tuo
• The Tale of Rose (2024, TV series) – He Xi
• Smile Code (2024, web series) – Liang Dai Wen
• Ski into Love (2025, web series) – Shan Chong

Net Worth

Lin Yi’s net worth is estimated to range from $1 million to $5 million, derived from his acting roles, modeling, dance performances, and endorsements.