Xu Lingyun (许凌云)

Xu Lingyun has steadily built his presence as a rising star in China’s booming short‑drama industry. A 1999-born actor from Chengdu and a graduate of the Sichuan Normal University performance program, he has captured audience attention through a steady stream of romantic short-form content. With a commanding 188 cm frame and the fresh-faced appeal of a young leading man, he has become a familiar face in the genre, known for his ability to anchor everything from lighthearted romantic comedies to emotionally charged urban dramas.

Breakthrough Role

Xu’s breakthrough came in 2023 with the costume romance short drama Four Seasons of Love (《四时好》), in which he played the role of Yun Ni. That same year, he also appeared in the romantic short drama The Peerless Beauty Fought Over by All (《绝色娇妻万人抢》), which premiered on Youku in March 2023. These early successes opened the door to a prolific run of short‑form projects. By 2025, he had taken on leading roles in a string of popular short dramas, including the romantic drama Indulgence (《故纵》), the urban fantasy Cloud Crossing (《云清渡》), and the 100‑episode romance Sweetheart, Hard to Woo (《奶味甜心难攻略》)—solidifying his reputation as a dependable leading man in the short‑drama space.

Public Perception

Currently, Xu Lingyun is recognized as one of the more prolific young actors working in China’s rapidly expanding short‑drama ecosystem. With a growing filmography that includes titles like My Dad Took Me to a Life of Luxury (《我爸带我过上豪门生活》), The Chain of Memory (《记忆之链》), He Stayed Frozen on the Day I Left the Hospital (《他定格在了我出院那天》), Heartbeat in Huaixi (《心动淮西》), and the 80‑episode family comedy Secret Thoughts Revealed: The Group Pet Baby Transforms the Profligate Dad (《心声泄露，团宠萌宝爆改纨绔爹》), he has demonstrated versatility across romance, fantasy, and family comedy genres. While his fame remains largely within the short‑drama world rather than mainstream film and television, his consistent output and ability to carry major productions have earned him a loyal following. His presence across platforms like Youku, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu further underscores his connection with the digital-native audience that drives the short‑drama boom, positioning him as a rising talent whose career continues to gain momentum.