1. Early Life and Education
Jin Shijia's early life was marked by his birth in Shanghai and a notable athletic career before he pursued acting.
1.1. Birth and Childhood
Jin Shijia was born on November 10, 1986, in Shanghai, China. His ancestral home is in Xiangshan County, Ningbo, Zhejiang province.
1.2. Education
During his formative years, Jin attended Yong'an School, followed by Shanghai No.62 Middle School and Shanghai No.62 High School. He later pursued higher education at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, where he majored in acting, laying the foundation for his future career in the entertainment industry.
1.3. Swimming Career
Before embarking on his acting career, Jin Shijia was a competitive swimmer. In 2003, he achieved a significant athletic milestone by winning the silver medal in the Men's 100m Freestyle event at the National Youth Championships.
2. Acting Career
Jin Shijia's acting career began in the late 2000s and quickly rose to prominence with a breakthrough role in a widely acclaimed television series.
2.1. Debut and Early Career
Jin Shijia entered the entertainment industry in 2009. His career breakthrough came with his role as Lu Zhanbo in the romantic comedy television series iPartment. The series gained immense popularity among the Chinese younger generation and was ranked among the highest-rated shows in China during its broadcast. In iPartment, Jin played Lu Zhanbo, a top student who falls in love with the daughter of a billionaire banker. In 2014, Jin Shijia joined the management company of screenwriter Yu Zheng. He also participated in the romantic comedy television series Tiny Times, which was adapted from the novel of the same title by Chinese novelist Guo Jingming.
2.2. Major Works
Jin Shijia has appeared in a variety of television series and films, demonstrating his range as an actor.
2.2.1. Television Series
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | iPartment | 爱情公寓Chinese | Lu Zhanbo | |
| 2011 | The Prince of Tennis | 加油！网球王子Chinese | Hei Yu | Cameo |
| iPartment 2 | 爱情公寓2Chinese | Lu Zhanbo | ||
| 2012 | iPartment 3 | 爱情公寓3Chinese | Lu Zhanbo | |
| 2013 | Miss Amazing Season 2 | 极品女士第二季Chinese | Cameo | |
| 2014 | iPartment 4 | 爱情公寓4Chinese | Lu Zhanbo | |
| Tiny Times | 小时代之折纸时代Chinese | Wei Hai | ||
| Heroes of the War | 火线英雄Chinese | Zhang Zhigang | ||
| Cosmetology High | 美人制造Chinese | Helan Jun | ||
| 2015 | My Amazing Bride | 极品新娘Chinese | Shen Bonan | |
| Hero Dog | 神犬小七Chinese | Ai Liang | Co-starred with Kuo Hsiao-ai | |
| 2017 | Above the Clouds | 云巅之上Chinese | Mi Di | Cameo |
| 2018 | Forty Years We Walked | 我们的四十年Chinese | Feng Du | |
| 2020 | Tientsin Mystic 2 | 河神2Chinese | Guo Deyou | |
| Twenty Your Life On | 二十不惑Chinese | Zhou Xun | ||
| 2022 | Under the Skin | 猎罪图鉴Chinese | Du Cheng |
2.2.2. Films
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | A Fool | 一个勺子Chinese | Diaozi | |
| Les Aventures d'Anthony | 陪安东尼度过漫长岁月Chinese | Fang Jie | ||
| Fall in Love Like a Star | 怦然星动Chinese | Bing | Cameo (Paparazzi) | |
| 2016 | Captain America: Civil War | 美国队长3Chinese | Chinese News Reporter | Cameo |
| The Precipice Game | 魔輪Chinese | Yu Bingchuan | ||
| Never Gone | 致青春：原来你还在这里Chinese | Zhou Ziyi | ||
| 2017 | Didi's Dream | 吃吃的愛Chinese | Kouzi | |
| 2018 | Dream Breaker | 破梦游戏Chinese | Mu Xia | |
| 2019 | Midnight Diner | 深夜食堂Chinese | ||
| Yesterday Once More | 昨日重现Chinese | |||
| 2022 | Someday or One Day | 想見你Chinese | Yang Hao |
3. Awards and Nominations
Jin Shijia has received recognition for his acting performances.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony | Best Actor (Emerald) | - | - |
4. Personal Life
Jin Shijia's marital status is publicly unknown. He is known to have one child.
5. Other Information
In addition to his birth name, Jin Shijia is also known by his alternative professional name, Kingscar Jin.