LayarHijau – Winwin NCT is attracting increasing attention for his performance in the Chinese drama Sunshine Through the Rain (今天是太阳雨), co-starring Yang Chaoyue. The actor, who previously gained recognition as a member of NCT 127, has impressed viewers with his acting skills. The drama’s popularity has also helped it reach No. 2 on Netflix’s most-watched shows chart in Taiwan.
The success has brought renewed attention to Winwin’s acting career. After previously taking on mostly supporting roles, he is now rumored to have landed the male lead role in a new xianxia drama titled Bing Deng You (秉灯游). Interestingly, he is reportedly set to star opposite Esther Yu (Yu Shuxin), while Deng Wei was previously rumored to be under consideration for the male lead role.
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In Sunshine Through the Rain, Winwin plays Chen Yanzhou, an academically gifted student who suffers from poor health but possesses exceptional intelligence.
Chen Yanzhou is observant and notices small details about the people around him. Rather than openly expressing his feelings, he often understands others through things that might go unnoticed by everyone else.
His keen observation skills allow him to recognize the difficulties faced by Zheng Yu, played by Yang Chaoyue. He then tries to help her in his own way.
Winwin’s performance has received positive responses from viewers. Many have praised the former NCT 127 member for portraying Chen Yanzhou with subtle emotional expressions. His chemistry with Yang Chaoyue has also become one of the drama’s highlights.
Sunshine Through the Rain even reached No. 2 on Netflix’s most-watched shows chart in Taiwan. Winwin’s performance in the drama has helped attract more attention to his name among Chinese drama audiences.
Before becoming widely recognized as an actor, Winwin was an artist under SM Entertainment who debuted in South Korea as a member of NCT 127. He performs under the stage name Winwin and is known as Dong Sicheng in China.
In 2021, he began developing his career in China’s entertainment industry. Since then, he has appeared in several dramas, including The Shadow (冰雪谣) and Perfect Match (五福临门).
He also appeared in A Splendid Match (良辰美锦), a drama starring Ren Min and Ci Sha. In the series, Winwin plays the character Ye Xian.
Although he has appeared in several dramas, Winwin previously received mostly supporting roles. His growing popularity through Sunshine Through the Rain has encouraged more viewers to pay attention to his potential as an actor. Some viewers even believe his calm demeanor suits acting better than performing as a singer and dancer.
In July 2026, Winwin’s contract with SM Entertainment came to an end. He is now continuing his career in China’s entertainment industry through his own studio.
Winwin Rumored to Replace Deng Wei in Bing Deng You
Amid his growing popularity, reports have emerged that Winwin will star in the xianxia drama Bing Deng You. Deng Wei was previously rumored to be under consideration for the project. He is best known for his role in Lost You Forever.
According to circulating reports, the production team was impressed by Winwin’s performance in Sunshine Through the Rain and subsequently chose him for the male lead role.
If the casting reports prove true, Bing Deng You will mark Winwin’s first-ever xianxia drama.
Meanwhile, Esther Yu is rumored to play the female lead. The actress previously starred in Love Game in Eastern Fantasy (永夜星河). If the reported casting comes to fruition, the project will bring together two actors in a new pairing that is already attracting attention from Chinese drama fans.
Bing Deng You is based on an original screenplay. The story revolves around a streetwise female con artist who encounters a poor man with a talent for stealing hearts.
The two become involved in a battle of wits and deception. Amid their various schemes and lies, they must figure out how to distinguish false intentions from genuine feelings.
The story also features a conspiracy that transcends the boundaries between life and death. This scheme gradually reveals a shocking secret behind the system of merit and virtue governing the Three Realms.
The drama explores the conflict between lies and sincerity, as well as the karmic connections between past and present lives. Its setting is a dark world hidden from ordinary sight, where redemption and sacrifice unfold amid struggles against fate.
With a combination of romance, mystery, and fantasy, Bing Deng You offers a character that would be quite different from Winwin’s previous roles. However, his reported involvement and Esther Yu’s casting have yet to receive official confirmation from the production team.
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