Liu Yuning
Chinese mainland male singer and actor
Liu Yuning (simplified Chinese: 刘宇宁; traditional Chinese: 劉宇寧; pinyin: Liú Yǔníng; born January 8, 1990) is a Chinese singer, actor, and the lead singer of Modern Brothers. In 2018, Liu rose to stardom by his covers on platforms YY's Live Streaming and Douyin. Forbes China listed Liu on their 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2019. His debut album won the "Media Recommended Album" award at the 2020 Chinese Top Ten Music Awards, and his second extended play Listen•Ning (2020–21) won the "Most Popular EP" award in 2021 Chinese Top Ten Music Awards.
Outside of music, Liu also gained recognition as an actor through his roles in television series such as A Journey to Love in 2023, Story of Pearl Girl in 2024, and The Prisoner of Beauty, A Dream within a Dream in 2025.
Early life
Liu was born in Dandong, Liaoning Province. His father died when he was 4 years old. His mother remarried and he grew up under his grandparents' care. Liu developed a passion for music from a young age, although his family's financial situation prevented him from pursuing formal music education or lessons, his love for music persisted.
Liu graduated from Dandong Vocational-Technical Secondary School where he received career training as a chef.
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