Player 8, referred to as the pretty boy, is a minor character who is seriously injured and hiding in his hotel room. He claims innocence in Zhong Wan's death, stating he used Zhong Wan as a shield from public attention and that Zhong Wan's suicide caused him trouble. His properties in A City were sealed, forcing him to stay at the hotel. He is portrayed as naive and self-centered, with a diehard fan protecting him. Xia Ren suspects he is not the killer based on his behavior.
