Wang Hedi and Ding Yuxi Lost! The 'Strongest Su Gan' 95-After Male Star in Chinese Drama is Him: His Gaze is Super Invasive, Deeply Emotional, and Completely Not Greasy

In recent years, the Chinese drama market has been largely supported by post-95s actors, whether in historical dramas, urban romance dramas, or sweet themes. However, for a romance drama to make audiences 'ship' the couple, apart from looks, it's crucial for the male lead to have 'Su Gan'—that is, charm, expressive eyes, and sexual tension that can make hearts race. Recently, Weibo netizens voted for the 'Strongest Su Gan 95-After Chinese Drama Male Star' TOP10. Wang Yibo ranked tenth, Wang Hedi took the runner-up spot, and Wu Lei claimed the crown, even being described by netizens as having a 'naturally charming aura.' Who is the best actor among post-95 Chinese drama male stars? Netizens voted for the 'Strongest Su Gan' TOP10. TOP10 | Wang Yibo - 'The Untamed' and 'Breaking the Wave' Wang Yibo, although maintaining high popularity, ranked relatively conservatively in the 'Su Gan' rankings. Many netizens believe he is a cold, restrained type of actor, unlike some male stars who can exude strong charm with just their eyes. However, his roles as Lan Wangji in 'The Untamed,' Chen Yu in 'Ice Rain Fire,' and Ye Secretary in the movie 'The Name' are still named by many fans as the most charming. Cold, restrained, and slightly mysterious are Wang Yibo's most representative personal traits. TOP9 | Wang Junkai - 'The Rebirth' In recent years, Wang Junkai has actively transformed from an idol to an actor, appearing in 'The Rebirth,' 'The Legendary Doctor,' '749 Games,' and 'Journey to the Millennium.' He hopes to break away from his past image. In 2024, he was nominated for the Best Actor award at the 37th Hundred Flowers Awards for his role in the movie 'Journey to the Millennium.' However, most netizens feel that Wang Junkai gives off a fresh and gentle vibe, lacking the mature masculine invasiveness. Additionally, many viewers have watched him grow up, still retaining the 'little brother' impression, so his votes in the Su Gan rankings are relatively limited. Wang Junkai. (Image source: Weibo) TOP8 | Zhang Xincheng - 'Southern Archives' and 'In the Name of Family' Zhang Xincheng has always been considered one of the representatives of the post-95s' powerhouse actors. From 'Hello, Old Time,' 'In the Name of Family,' 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes,' to 'Light and Abyss,' his acting has been highly praised across different genres such as school, family, and suspense. Recently, he co-starred with Ding Yuxi in the Republican-era suspense adventure drama 'Southern Archives,' which has just started broadcasting, playing the role of 'Zhang Haiyan,' quickly sparking discussions. However, what he exudes is more of a sunny, reliable aura, rather than the kind of charm that makes people blush and their hearts race. Many viewers say that watching Zhang Xincheng act is very easy to believe in the character, but it's more like a reliable senior, rather than a male lead full of sexual tension. Zhang Xincheng and Ding Yuxi in 'Southern Archives.' (Image source: Weibo) TOP7 | Xu Kai - 'A Sweet Life' and 'Return at Night' Xu Kai has always been a popular male star in both ancient and modern costumes. From Fu Heng in 'Story of Yanxi Palace,' Li Chenlan in 'The Untamed,' to Zhu Zhanji in 'Royal Nourishment,' he has accumulated many representative roles. Many netizens believe that compared to ancient costumes, Xu Kai's charm is more prominent when he wears a suit. Especially in 'You Are More Beautiful Than the Stars,' where he plays a career elite, the suit costume combined with a CEO aura made many viewers exclaim, 'Su Gan is pulled to the max.' Recently, the new ancient costume drama 'A Sweet Life,' co-starring Zhou Ye, adapted from Yu Sisi's novel of the same name, has sparked discussions even before its broadcast. Ding Yongdai, Xu Kai in '800 Square Meters,' (Image source: Weibo) TOP6 | Ding Yuxi - 'Southern Archives,' 'The Palace,' 'Star River' Ding Yuxi has gained high popularity in recent years through works such as 'Rumors of Chen Qianqian,' 'Star River,' 'Spring Dream in the Boudoir,' and 'Too Much Makeup.' He is also one of the male actors who can best act in love scenes. Recently, the suspense adventure drama 'Southern Archives,' co-starring with Zhang Xincheng, has quickly sparked discussions with its mysterious plot and dual male leads. His charm does not lie in his appearance but in his highly infectious eye acting. Many netizens believe that Ding Yuxi always naturally exudes deep affection, gentleness, and a hint of dominance when looking at the female lead. Especially in 'Star River,' his proud and devoted character setting has further upgraded his Su Gan. 'Star River.' (Image source: Weibo) TOP5 | Liu Haoran - 'Island Comfort Diary' and 'The Best of Us' Liu Haoran, since his rise to fame in 'The Best of Us,' has always given people the image of a sunny, clean big boy, but surprisingly has a very high Su Gan. He is not like a typical CEO, but conveys the character's mood through delicate emotions and eyes. Whether gentle, jealous, heartbroken, or deeply affectionate, he can naturally express it through expressions, making many viewers more and more likely to fall into the character's charm. Liu Haoran in 'Detective Chinatown 1900.' (Image source: Weibo) TOP4 | Chen Xingxu - 'The Play' When it comes to Chen Xingxu, most drama fans first think of Li Cheng'en from 'The Palace.' This role is cunning, scheming, yet deeply affectionate and contradictory, making it extremely difficult to portray, but Chen Xingxu successfully carried the role, thus accumulating a large number of fans. Recently, the new ancient costume drama 'Golden Branch,' co-starring with Li Yitong, has officially wrapped up filming and is highly anticipated. Apart from ancient costume dramas, in works such as 'Love at First Sight' and 'Our Translator,' whether in military uniforms or suit costumes, he has been highly praised by netizens for being full of mature masculine charm, combining dominance and danger. Chen Xingxu and Lu Yuxiao's romantic love drama 'The Play' is also a hot topic work in 2026. The work is the first immersive healing drama with script killing as the core theme. Chen Xingxu challenges the contrasting charm of playing two roles in one, with 27 scenes of kissing highlights, which can be said to be full of sparks. The fifth male god of thick-faced Chinese dramas: Chen Xingxu 'The Palace.' (Image source: Weibo) TOP3 | Song Weilong - 'Wild Dog Bone' Song Weilong has always been considered one of the representatives of the most 'boyfriend-like' figures among post-95s. 'Next Stop Happiness' and 'In the Name of Family' are his classic representatives. Recently, 'Wild Dog Bone,' co-starring with Zhang Jingyi, is also currently airing, with its heart-wrenching plot sparking discussions among many viewers. Many viewers believe that even if Song Weilong has few lines, just standing quietly and looking at the female lead is enough to make the character full of romantic atmosphere. Especially the white shirt and doctor's robe costumes have become classic images in many people's hearts. Song Xi, Song Weilong 'Next Stop Happiness.' (Image source: Weibo) TOP2 | Wang Hedi - 'The General's Daughter' and 'Canglan Jue' Wang Hedi's popularity has been continuously rising in recent years. Dongfang Qingcang in 'Canglan Jue' can be said to be one of his representative roles, successfully integrating dominance, coldness, and deep affection, sparking a wave of binge-watching. Wang Hedi is also currently filming another new ancient costume drama 'The General's Daughter' with Meng Zi Yi. According to the on-site filming photos, Wang Hedi will have at least 70 costumes in the drama, showcasing more new looks. Later, whether it was Xiao Duo in 'Futu Yuan' or the CEO image in 'Love Camp,' he also showed different charms. Many netizens believe that Wang Hedi's biggest advantage is that he has a strong aura, with a bit of contrast moe, so he can always perform high-cold roles with both oppressive and attractive. Wang Hedi 'Canglan Jue.' (Image source: Weibo) TOP1 | Wu Lei - 'Sword Coming' and 'Star River' The champion is Wu Lei, born in 1999. As a former child star, he was always seen by the audience as a neighbor's little brother. From 'Nirvana in Fire' to the broadcast of 'Long Song,' his mature and stable image made many people re-recognize his charm. The new ancient costume drama 'Sword Coming,' co-starring with Chen Duling, has also aroused expectations, becoming popular before its release. A-Shinao in 'Long Song,' Ling Buyi in 'Star River,' and Song Sanchuan in 'Love is Just a Word,' all show different masculine charms. Especially in 'Love is Just a Word,' he challenged the theme of sister-brother romance, retaining his boyishness while being able to act out mature and deep affection, which was highly praised by many drama fans as 'completely not greasy.' The kissing scenes and eye acting also became the topic of the whole drama, which also helped him successfully top this ranking. Many netizens unanimously agree with Wu Lei's acting and facial charm, 'Whether it's Song Sanchuan (Love is Just a Word), Ling Buyi (Star River), or Lin Yiyang (In the Snow), there is not a trace of his previous works, the only common point is Wu Lei's efforts and dedication in these roles, in order to interpret the athlete, he let himself practice ball for half a year,' 'When crying in front of the memorial tablet, tear after tear falls to the ground, even the veins on his forehead are acting!' 'I have seen Wu Lei working on the set like a man, very professional. While in private life, Lei Lei is like a sunny big boy, very childlike,' 'I have rewatched Wu Lei's old works several times,' 'I really recommend Wu Lei's crying scenes! Every episode has super wonderful segments,' 'From Long Song, Wu Lei has really grown up in the eyes of the audience. A-Shinao, Ling Buyi, Song Sanchuan, Lin Yiyang, the multi-faceted roles are really surprising,' 'In the Snow is one of the few dramas that makes me want to watch it slowly without fast-forwarding, many points in the drama made me very moved and directly tearful, as if I fell in love again, rewatching it is worth it,' 'Snow is a rare case where both the male and female leads' acting are on point, the plot is not ghost-walled, and the whole thing is also very good-looking,' 'Wu Lei's crying scene in Long Song is also very strong, very heart-wrenching,' 'Wu Lei is one of the few male stars praised for having high emotional intelligence, he is always very considerate to the female stars he cooperates with.' The seventh male god of thick-faced Chinese dramas: Wu Lei, Zhao Lusi 'Star River.' (Image source: Weibo) Full discussion 'In the Snow, while recommending Wu Lei's works' Responsible editor