10 Most Talented Chinese Artists in 2025 from Voting on My Drama List, How Does Your Favorite Rank?

Kapanlagi.com - The Chinese entertainment industry in 2025 is truly vibrant. Many established names are becoming more solid, but the new generation is also eager to showcase their skills. Among the numerous actors and actresses lighting up the screen, fans on MyDramaList have finally voted for those they consider the most talented this year.

The voting results are quite surprising. Some have dropped in rank, some have surged dramatically, and others continue to prove themselves as regulars in high ratings. Let's take a look one by one, did your favorite make it onto the list?

1. Luo Yun Xi

Luo Yun Xi ranks 10th on the list of the most talented artists of 2025. The best drama still considered a masterpiece in his career is Till the End to the Moon, where he plays Tantai Jin, Cang Jiu, and Ming Ye. This drama is recorded as the series with the highest rating for Yun Xi, which is 8.6.

In 2025, he once again captured attention through Whispers of Fate, which achieved a rating of 8.0. His role as Tang Li Ci was deemed elegant and emotional, keeping his popularity stable among top actors.

2. Bai Jing Ting

Bai Jing Ting in Drama Reset - mydramalist

Bai Jing Ting definitely deserves to be on this list, even if he has to settle for 9th place. The highest-rated drama in his career is still held by Reset (2022) with a score of 9.0.

This year, Bai Jing Ting has been widely discussed again after a huge success portraying Sang Yan in The First Frost, which recorded a high rating of 8.9. His mature and natural acting has made audiences fall in love even more.

3. Zhang Ling He

Zhang Ling He in the drama The Best Thing - mydramalist

At the age of 27, Zhang Ling He's acting ability is truly remarkable. In 2025, he ranked 8th as the most talented artist.

Two of his dramas successfully stole the spotlight: The Best Thing (rating 8.7) and Our Generation (rating 7.9). These two different roles showcase his wide and emotional acting range.

4. Lu Yu Xiao

Lu Yu Xiao in the drama Love in the Clouds - mydramalist

Ranked 7th is Lu Yu Xiao, the shining star who has captivated many viewers. In 2025, she starred in three titles at once: Perfect Match, Serendipity, and the phenomenal Love in the Clouds.

Her popularity skyrocketed after her stunning performances in all three dramas, making her one of the most promising young actresses this year.

5. Liu Yu Ning

Liu Yu Ning in the drama The Prisoner of Beauty - mydramalist

Liu Yu Ning made an impressive appearance this year by starring in three major dramas: The Prisoner of Beauty, Eternal Brotherhood Season 2, and A Dream within a Dream.

His highest rating comes from his role as Wei Shao or Zhing Lin in The Prisoner of Beauty, which earned him praise from many viewers for his character depth.

6. Xiao Zhan

Xiao Zhan in the drama Legend of Zhang Hai - mydramalist

Xiao Zhan proves his class as a top actor. With just one drama, he has already managed to break into the top 5.

Through Legend of Zang Hai, Xiao Zhan successfully amazed the audience. His acting, visuals, and charm have matured, keeping his name at the peak of popularity.

7. Chen Zhe Yuan

Chen Zhe Yuan in the drama Fated Hearts - mydramalist

In 4th place is Chen Zhe Yuan, who has captivated audiences this year with two hit dramas: Fated Hearts and The White Olive Tree.

His best rating is 8.7, when he played Feng Sui Ge or First Prince of Susha in Fated Hearts. His performance is considered very strong and elegant.

8. Bai Lu

Bai Lu in the drama Moonlight Mystique - mydramalist

Bai Lu sits nicely in 3rd place. Her three dramas this year have truly exploded, all receiving ratings above 8: Moonlight Mystique, Northward, and Feud.

Bai Lu's charm, from her charisma to her acting ability, is indeed hard to rival. No wonder her position is very high on this list.

9. Zhao Lusi

Zhao Lusi in the drama Love's Ambition - mydramalist

Ranking second, Zhao Lusi once again proves her extraordinary magnetism. Although in 2025 she only appeared in one drama, its impact is huge.

Love’s Ambition successfully attracted a massive audience, making Lusi's popularity truly unstoppable like waves continuously sweeping the shore.

10. Hou Ming Hao

Hou Ming Hao - instagram.com/@houminghao

This year's champion is Hou Ming Hao. Congratulations to the star!

In 2025, four of his dramas aired and all were huge successes: I Am Nobody The Showdown Between Yin and Yang, Love in Pavilion, Love in the Clouds, and The Unclouded Soul.

Productive, talented, and always successful in portraying strong characters, Hou Ming Hao deserves to be at the top of the rankings.

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