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| “99 Kisses in 10 Days”: Xu Ziyin’s Career vs Love Life Sparks Online Debate |
But this week, Xu Ziyin has been making headlines not for a new role, but for her personal life.
The actress confirmed that she and her boyfriend, fellow short drama actor Li Yunpeng, have officially gone their separate ways.
Rumours swirled online suggesting that Li Yunpeng found it difficult to accept Xu Ziyin’s frequent kiss scenes on set, which are far more common in short dramas than in traditional long-form series.
Xu Ziyin didn’t directly address those whispers, but in a livestream she explained that both of them had been very important in each other’s lives and had tried hard to keep the relationship steady.
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In the end, however, differences in career focus and future outlook proved too much to bridge.
“I love acting – it’s both my job and my dream,” Xu Ziyin said, emphasising that kiss scenes are simply part of the profession, not a reflection of personal choices.
She noted that she had always tried to balance professionalism with personal feelings, but admitted her partner struggled to understand.
According to Xu Ziyin, it was Li Yunpeng who eventually suggested the break-up, and she chose to respect his decision.
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Li Yunpeng, known for his playful banter with fans, also commented during a livestream when asked about Xu’s new dramas:
“She’s not my girlfriend anymore – your news is a bit out of date! I can finally say I’m officially single now.”
He stressed that the split was peaceful and without bad blood.
The story quickly became a trending topic on Chinese social media.
Opinions were divided:
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Some sympathised with Li Yunpeng saying the short drama industry is too “intense” with constant romance scenes.
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Others rallied behind Xu Ziyin, praising her professionalism: “Kiss scenes are part of the job. If he can’t accept it, better to part ways.”
Many fans also pointed out that audiences are long used to fast-paced romance beats in short dramas, where kiss scenes come thick and fast.
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Roada Xu Ziyin’s case highlights the high-pressure world of short dramas, where stories must deliver instant impact.
Filming schedules are relentless, with multiple emotional scenes packed into a few days of shooting.
For Xu Ziyin, completing nearly 100 kiss scenes in under two weeks was simply part of that grind – and a testament to her dedication.
Despite the split, Xu Ziyin’s career shows no signs of slowing down.
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She’s already well-known for roles in hit shorts such as Genius Fortune Teller’s Counterattack, Dayang Pawnshop, Go Away, Bad Luck System, and The Taoist Temple Was Demolished, So the 800-Year-Old Me Had to Go Down the Mountain.
Fans have been flooding her comment sections with supportive messages, encouraging her to keep pushing forward.
As one top-liked comment put it: “Love comes and goes, but talent lasts – focus on your art, we’ve got your back.”