Lately, Ding Yuxi has been busy filming his latest drama. But contrary to what some might expect—actors catching naps between scenes—he’s been spending his downtime in a rather unexpected way.
According to staff on set, Ding Yuxi often retreats to a quiet corner with his phone during breaks, diving into obscure and quirky food recipes. From regional street snacks to foreign delicacies, the variety is endless. He studies them intently, as if preparing for some sort of mental feast.
Even more amusing? He doesn’t stop at just reading about food. Word is, he’s also been secretly asking the props team for tips—how to make prop food look more realistic on camera. Whether it’s figuring out how to mimic steam rising from a fake bowl of noodles or how to plate a prop dessert just right, he asks thoughtful questions and pays attention to the smallest details.
Some crew members jokingly call him a “hidden food prop supervisor,” given his obsession with realism. Others think he simply enjoys the little joys in life—like perfecting the look of a bowl of pretend soup.
Perhaps it’s this quiet passion for detail and authenticity that shapes the calm, thoughtful aura he brings not only to his roles but to everything he does behind the scenes.
