Esther Yu

Esther Yu (Yu Shuxin)

Born: December 18, 1995, Shanghai, China
Nationality: Chinese
Height: 168 cm
Blood Type: A
Fandom Name: Pomegranate
Social Media: Instagram, Weibo

Esther Yu, known in Chinese as Yu Shuxin (虞书欣), is a prominent Chinese actress, singer, and member of the girl group The9. She entered the entertainment industry in 2015 with her debut role in the TV series Vagabondize.

In 2020, Yu gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Cai Minmin in the urban emotional drama Find Yourself, which elevated her status in the acting world. That same year, she ranked second in the popular variety show Youth With You 2, further solidifying her fame.

Esther studied fashion management at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore and is represented by Zhejiang Huace Film & TV Co., Ltd. Coming from a wealthy family, she has maintained a strong presence in both acting and music. Her notable works include roles in Sword and Fairy (2023), A Romance of the Little Forest (2022), and A Love So Romantic (2020). She also contributed to the theme song of Sword and Fairy in 2024.

Her accolades include a nomination for Audience’s Choice for Actress at the 30th China TV Golden Eagle Award for Find Yourself and a spot on the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 China list. On October 10, 2020, she won Best Actress (Web Series) for I’ve Fallen For You at the 7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony.

Outside of her professional life, Esther Yu is known for her sincerity and kindness. She enjoys fishing, is a fan of Blackpink, and admires the idol Lias. Her ideal type is Cai Xukun, and she has been open about her past relationship with Zhao Zhiwei. Esther’s favorite anime is Card Captor Sakura, and she loves cucumbers.

Esther continues to thrive in the entertainment industry, balancing her roles in acting and music while maintaining a dedicated fanbase known as Pomegranates.