Chinese actor He Yu appeared on the latest episode of Sohu Video Star Colleague, released on July 20, 2026.
During the interview, he shared insights into playing Xiao Huayong in the hit costume drama Blossoms of Power, including his physical preparation and acting choices.
He Yu explained that his biggest challenge was portraying a crown prince who appears weak and ill while still possessing the physique of the story’s strongest martial artist.
To achieve that contrast, he had to lose weight to create a fragile appearance while maintaining enough muscle definition to match the character’s combat abilities.
Before filming, the actor followed an intensive fitness routine, performed muscle-pumping exercises, and temporarily reduced his water intake to make his body lines appear sharper on camera.
He admitted that balancing a slim look with visible muscle definition was not an easy task.
Beyond his physical transformation, He Yu also incorporated subtle acting details into Xiao Huayong’s character.
He frequently touched his forehead to reflect the prince’s recurring pain and often kept his hands inside his sleeves during the early episodes to emphasize the character’s poor health and sensitivity to cold.
He Yu also spoke about working with veteran actor Peter Ho.
He revealed that they often trained at the same gym and praised Peter Ho’s impressive physique.
Although both enjoy fitness, He Yu joked that he could never compete with his co-star’s muscular build. (Overseasidol.com)
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