Cheng Yi Dominates Kuyun Awards with Unprecedented Sweep of Five Major Honors

Unprecedented Kuyun Awards Victory

• 💡 Cheng Yi swept the Kuyun Digital Entertainment Annual Influence Ceremony on February 3, 2026, securing five major awards and becoming the biggest winner of the night.
• 🏆 His wuxia drama “Journey to the Mountains and Seas” earned both Online Drama of the Year and Most Popular Online Drama of the Year, demonstrating significant audience traffic and market resonance.

Acclaimed Character Portrayals

• 🎭 Cheng Yi's performances as Xiao Mingming, Xiao Qiushui, and Li Chenzhou in “Journey to the Mountains and Seas” won him Most Influential Male Character and Most Popular Male Character of the Year.
• 🌟 His roles as Wangquan Fugui in “Sword Heart” and Xie Huai’an in “Twenty-Four Stratagems of Chang’an” also received final nominations, reinforcing his dominance across genres.

Industry Impact and Commercial Value

• 📈 “Journey to the Mountains and Seas” was honored with the Highest Commercial Value IP of the Year by Leibao, recognizing Cheng Yi as the “first actor to successfully convert IP popularity into commercial value.”
• 💰 “Twenty-Four Stratagems of Chang’an” set a Youku platform record for advertising volume, peaking at 11 advertisements per episode, showcasing the commercial appeal driven by his projects.

Critical Acclaim and Market Confidence

• 🔬 Critics praised Cheng Yi's “multi-personality acting” in “Journey to the Mountains and Seas” and his ability to convey “intense emotion without dialogue” in “Twenty-Four Stratagems of Chang’an,” a feat noted by CCTV.
• ✅ His projects achieved full-episode advertising coverage and were cited by mainstream media as an “exceptional case that restores confidence in the industry” amidst a cooling entertainment market.

Future Prospects and Fan Anticipation

• 🚀 The historical series “Two Capitals, Fifteen Days” was named one of the Most Anticipated TV Dramas of 2026, with over 200,000 advance reservations for his role as Crown Prince Zhu Zhanji.
• ✨ Netizens summarize his nine total awards with the phrase “returning to one,” signifying his versatility and consistent success in the entertainment industry.