Zi Yu and Tian Xuning emerged as the most talked-about rising idols in the Weibo Night 2025 online recommendation cycle, with results locked ahead of the ceremony scheduled for February 5. The final tallies reflected sustained fan participation across music, performance and creative categories, placing both actors at the center of this year’s digital engagement race.
Zi Yu finished first in the Starlight Figure of the Year ranking with more than 122 million recommendation points (122,453,513 recommendation points to be precise), maintaining the top position from the initial round through to the final count.
His dominance extended beyond image rankings, with “Next Page” leading the music category (37,973,404 recommendation points), his 2026 concert tour winning favorite live performance (39,879,616 recommendation points), and his upcoming film securing the most anticipated film title (28,494,796 recommendation points).
A fan-led pixel art studio (“YUNI Art Studio”) supporting Zi Yu also crossed the 100 million popularity mark, a rare achievement within the platform’s creative voting ecosystem.
Tian Xuning placed just behind, tying for second in the Starlight Figure category and leading music engagement through his birthday release “Guang Yan,” a collaboration with veteran singer Sun Nan. The close margins underscored the intensity of this year’s voting cycle, which unfolded amid a crowded field of established names and high-profile releases.
Both actors rose to prominence through the drama Revenged Love, whose impact continues to shape fan culture and online participation patterns. Their steady presence across rankings highlights how digital fandom, music releases and screen work increasingly intersect in shaping contemporary Chinese entertainment visibility.
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