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| The Prisoner of Beauty: Song Zuer Spills on Liu Yuning’s Serious On-Set Hustle (Weibo) |
The costume drama The Prisoner of Beauty has been blowing up since it hit the screens, and one star who’s seriously caught the public’s eye is Liu Yuning. He’s playing the male lead, Wei Shao, and despite a rough start where netizens called him the “ugly man in costume dramas” on premiere day, the guy has totally flipped the script. Thanks to a gripping storyline, his layered character, and some genuinely solid acting chops, Liu Yuning’s fanbase has shot through the roof.
What’s even more impressive? The man’s only been in the biz for six years, coming from a singing background, yet he’s already climbed to the top ranks of male actors purely through grit and hard work.
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Recently, co-star Song Zuer opened up about Liu Yuning’s work ethic on set — and honestly, it sounds next level. She revealed that Liu wasn’t the type to scroll through his phone or cling to a script between takes.
Nah, he was busy helping other cast members prep their scenes, totally zoning out from everything else, and fully living as Wei Shao. It’s like he shut the outside world off to dive deep into his role.
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This dedication isn’t just Song Zuer’s observation. World Journal reports that Liu Yuning is hardcore about memorising all his lines before shooting even starts.
During The Prisoner of Beauty, the guy was smashing through tough martial arts scenes all day and then burning the midnight oil memorising lines — all while juggling three-hour live streams at night. With less than four hours of shut-eye on average, it’s clear he’s no stranger to hard graft.
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Because he knows his lines inside out, Liu can focus fully on the emotional vibes and chemistry in scenes, rather than constantly glancing at the script.
His co-stars have described his on-set attitude as treating the filming location like a “training ground” — and honestly, it’s a wake-up call for many younger actors who might lean a bit too much on script-reading.
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In one of his live sessions, Liu Yuning said, “I love every role I have played, and I am grateful for every role I encounter. Especially after finishing a role and experiencing that character’s life, I love the role even more.” That passion really shines through, and no wonder audiences are loving what he brings to Wei Shao.
If this is just the beginning, Liu Yuning’s star is only going to keep rising — and his dedication on The Prisoner of Beauty set proves he’s here to stay.