Ding Yuxi (; born 20 July 1995), also known as Ryan Ding, is a Chinese actor. He gained recognition for his role as Han Shuo in The Romance of Tiger and Rose (2020). He is also known for his roles in Intense Love (2020), Moonlight (2021), Love You Seven Times (2023), Melody of Golden Age (2024), Love Game in Eastern Fantasy (2024), and Southern Archives (2026).
Career
Beginnings In 2013, Ding was admitted to the Shanghai Film Art Academy, majoring in Theatre, Film and Television Acting. Later, he entered the College of Continuing Education of Shanghai Theatre Academy, majoring in Directing.
Rising popularity In 2018, Ding gained attention for his supporting role of Dongfang Bubai in the drama New Smiling Proud Wanderer. During the same year, he participated in the variety show, PhantaCity, where guests perform an immersive performance stage, with music performance as the main form. Later that year he also participated in I Actor, a variety show where rookie actors and actresses improve their acting skills along with strengthening their morals. The strongest 8 will be chosen at the end and have a drama specially designed for them. Ding eventually won first place.
In 2019, Ding starred in the web drama, Just an Encore. He later on starred as the male lead in the drama, Reset Life, the drama starring the 8 final winners of I Actor.
In 2020, Ding starred in the romance drama Intense Love as a doctor. He then starred in historical romance drama The Romance of Tiger and Rose with Zhao Lusi. The series was a hit, and was praised for its interesting setup and plot. Ding started gaining increased popularity for starring in these two dramas, receiving the title of "May Boyfriend".
In May 2021, Ding starred in the romantic comedy drama Moonlight alongside Yu Shuxin.
In November 2024, Ding reunited in Love Game in Eastern Fantasy based on the novel The Guide to Capturing a Black Lotus premiering on Tencent Video and WeTV. The series received a Douban rating of 7.7 out of 10, the highest score for a Chinese fantasy series in 2024. It also received high ratings on international streaming platforms such as Rakuten Viki with a rating of 9.4. Due to his huge skyrocket in popularity from this role, he was invited to cover "Ning Mou (凝眸)" (originally performed by Zhang Yuan), a song from the Love Game in Eastern Fantasy OST, on the music competition show he was hosting, The Next Singer. The cast reunited for a 3-episode variety show, The Shining Stars, embarking on 3-day, 2-night trip to Weizhou Island.
Filmography
Film YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes/Ref.2017The Game of Asura修罗的游戏Cha JianWeb filmMy Vampire Senior 我的吸血鬼学姐Liu ChuanWeb film The Last Demon 最后一个恶魔Chu YuanWeb film 2022Ten Years of Loving You十年一品温如言Yan Xi2024Betwixt and Between"小"人物 Li Yi2026Game of Identity天才游戏Chen Lun
Television series YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNetworkNotes/Ref.2018New Smiling Proud Wanderer新笑傲江湖Dongfang BubaiYouku 2019Just an Encore八分钟的温暖He XinliangTencentWeb series Reset Life未来的秘密Cai TianmuiQIYIWeb series 2020Serenade of Peaceful Joy清平乐Su ShiHunan TV, Tencent Intense Love韫色过浓Zhou ShiyunMango TVWeb series The Romance of Tiger and Rose传闻中的陈芊芊Han ShuoTencentWeb series 2021Moonlight月光变奏曲Zhou ChuaniQIYI 2023Romance of a Twin Flower春闺梦里人Ning YuxuanTencent, Zhejiang TVLove You Seven Times七时吉祥 Chu Kong / Lu ChangkongiQIYI 2024White Cat Legend大理寺少卿游Li BingWeb seriesMelody of Golden Age长乐曲Shen DuHunan TV, Mango TVLove Game in Eastern Fantasy永夜星河Mu Sheng / Fu ZhouTencentWeb seriesBlack and White Forest黑白森林Wen BinbinWeb series2025Love in Pavilion 淮水竹亭Zhang ZhengiQIYISupport roleFight for Love 山河枕Wei YunTencent2026Archives: The Nanyang Mystery南部档案Zhang HaixiaiQIYIWeb series rowspan="3" The Road to Splendor花开锦绣Zhao LingTencentThe Palace Stewardess司宫令Zhao AiTencentEndless Summers爱在无尽夏Shen YanTencent
Variety shows YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNetworkNotes/Ref.2018Phantacity幻乐之城Supporting ActorTencent VideoI Actor演员的品格ContestantiQIYI2020Heart Signal 3心动的信号 第三季Judge PanelistTencent Video2024The Next Singer下一战歌手Main HostHunan TVThe Shining Stars闪耀的恒星HimselfTencent Video
Discography Singles Year Title Peak chart positions Notes/Ref. CHNPeak positions on the Tencent Music Uni Chart. 2019"Light of Hope" (希望的光)—Just an Encore OST 2020"Already In Love" (早就心动了) (with Zhang Yuxi)—Intense Love OST "着迷 Lost in Me"(with Nene, Hu Jiaxin, Hu Ma'er, Kang Xi, Li Jiaen and Wu Yalu)—As guest performer for Mission 3 of CHUANG 20202021"Heartless Poems" (无心之诗)—Moonlight OST 2024"Heavenly Capital Workers" (神都打工人)(with Zhou Qi, Ding Jiawen, Zhang Yicong, Feng Man and Kuddusjan Anwaer)—White Cat Legend OST"Only Want You" (只愿你一人) (with Deng Enxi)69Melody of Golden Age OST"Ji Ming Yue" (寄明月)(with Yu Shuxin, Zhu Xudan, Yang Shize, Fei Qiming, Li Yizhen and Lu Yuhao)7Promotional song for Love Game in Eastern Fantasy"Stare Intently" (凝眸)48Love Game in Eastern Fantasy OST"What You Mean To Me" (你之于我)14Love Game in Eastern Fantasy OST"Dissipating Dialogue" (消散对白)4Single"He Doesn't Understand" (他不懂)33Single
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2020Esquire China's 17th Man At His Best AwardNewcomer of the YearTencent Video All Star Night 2020Promising TV Drama Actor of the YearThe Romance of Tiger and Rose2021China TV Drama Awards 2020Young and New Force ActorThe Romance of Tiger and Rose; Intense LoveTencent Entertainment White Paper Awards 2020Best Newcomer of the YearThe Romance of Tiger and RoseWeibo Movie Night 2021Promising Actor of the Year2025Tencent Video All Star Night 2024Breakthrough Artist of the Year Love Game in Eastern Fantasy; Black and White ForestVIP Star of the YearWeibo Awards 2024Notable Actor of the Year
References
External links Ryan Ding Yu Xi's instagram Ryan Ding Yu Xi's Weibo microblog Ryan Ding Yu Xi's Chinese TikTok - DouYin Account Username 3970792 Ryan Ding Yu Xi's artist profile at Beijing Enlight Media