On the evening of December 26, Liu Yuning addressed recent discussions surrounding his career choices during a personal livestream. Responding to claims that he had not joined a drama production for over a year due to becoming more selective about lead billing, he firmly denied the speculation. “If I cared that much about billing order,” he said, “I wouldn’t have made it to where I am today.”
Liu emphasized that an actor’s value should not be defined by billing position alone. He added that he often reminds himself that personal worth and professional growth do not require validation through such labels.
Reflecting on his career over the past year, Liu Yuning acknowledged a strong sense of achievement. Several of his drama projects delivered solid performance results, while his appearances on variety programs also produced music releases that received notable audience engagement. Overall, he described the year as progressing smoothly.
During the livestream, Liu also shared his perspective on how success is measured across different roles in the industry. He noted that singers and actors are evaluated through different indicators, and that positive audience response has helped reinforce his confidence in his current path.
He concluded by mentioning a visible increase in his fan base over the past six months, observing growth through both online engagement and in-person interactions, which he described as something he could genuinely feel.
