Zhang Linghe and Wang Hedi Top the List! China's Top 10 95-After Male Actors with the Most Flat Performances, Champion Has Great Potential for Growth

The 2026 Chinese drama market is almost entirely dominated by '95-after young actors,' including Zhang Linghe, Wang Hedi, Ding Yuxi, Song Weilong, and other popular actors who have shone in various dramas. However, a recent online vote by Chinese netizens selected the top 10 95-after male actors with the most 'flat and one-dimensional' performances, with Zhang Linghe taking the top spot. In this ranking, actors like Zeng Xunxi and Song Weilong also made the list, with Zhang Linghe's performance being particularly noteworthy. Zhang Linghe excels in roles like the 'white moon light' type due to his strong appearance, but as a non-professional actor, he faces challenges in basic acting, especially in portraying complex psychological states. Wang Hedi receives a 'polarized' evaluation with both supporters and critics due to his unique acting style, particularly noted for the contrast between his role as the domineering king in 'Canglan Jue' and the agile character in 'Da Feng Da More Ren.' Ding Yuxi excels in roles with distinct characteristics like tsundere or scheming, but is criticized for his performance being too obvious in roles with a sense of everyday life, although he is praised for his attention to detail. Song Weilong, as a non-professional actor, faces challenges in basic acting, especially in ancient costume dramas, but is praised for his 'natural acting' in suitable modern dramas or roles as an older brother.