Yu He

Biodata

Background / History

Yu He gained popularity through an idol talent competition several years before joining Love Mailbox. His “beautiful airhead” persona attracted attention, but his skills were insufficient to secure a place in the final debut group. He subsequently became a variety-show regular, building his reputation through candid remarks and memorable comic moments 3.

He joins Love Mailbox explicitly to find a partner, stating that he is interested in both handsome Alphas and beautiful Omegas. By the end of the island stay, however, he has largely given up on finding a match among the current guests: he considers Qin Yuan the only remaining Alpha available to pursue, but believes their personalities are incompatible 20 37. The production team still regards his romantic prospects as unclear after the first filming stop 45.

Appearance

• Attractive features: His looks helped establish his “beautiful airhead” persona during his talent-show career 3.
• Flashy styling: At the first beach gathering, he wears an outrageously showy outfit that he nevertheless carries off successfully 5.
• Professional presentation: He brings his own stylist to maintain his makeup during filming 9.
• Idol-inspired stage look: For the yacht music party, he wears a Chanel-style jacket and stud earrings 33.

Personality

Yu He is outspoken, socially bold, and quick to turn awkward situations into entertainment. During the show’s opening activity, he insists that a pretty face is enough reason to like someone, delivering the remark so seriously that it leaves Director Yang speechless. His uninhibited approach contrasts with Jiang Yumiao’s social anxiety; Jiang openly envies his fearlessness 5 6.

His humor also has a considerate side. When Jiang feels embarrassed about not returning his letter, Yu jokes that he might pursue Ning Chunchi the next day, relieving the pressure rather than demanding an explanation. Jiang later describes him as witty, straightforward, and excellent at keeping a group lively 14 20.

Despite his airheaded image, Yu has learned to read people through years in entertainment. He recognizes that An Zhiwan is using other guests to avoid being alone with Mu Yunzhi, and he notices the possessiveness beneath Ning Chunchi’s refined public manner 37 38.

Abilities & Skills

Variety-Show Comedy

• Uses deadpan remarks and spontaneous interruptions to amuse guests, crew, and livestream viewers 5 8.
• Keeps conversations active; the Beta and Omega side of the hot-spring pool remains lively with him present 24.
• Can turn failure into entertaining footage, as demonstrated by his unsuccessful quiz and off-key yacht performance 9 33.

Social Initiative and Awareness

• Approaches unfamiliar guests directly, opening his conversation with Ning through a rapid series of personal questions 6.
• Recognizes uncomfortable romantic dynamics and agrees to accompany An Zhiwan despite understanding that he is being used as a buffer 38.
• His confidence does not always translate into deeper acquaintance: after speaking briefly with several guests, he answers only two questions correctly about his chosen quiz partner 9.

Stage Performance

• Has experience from an idol talent competition, but his musical shortcomings prevented his debut 3.
• Becomes anxious about performing immediately after the musically accomplished Lin Xu and considers switching to stand-up comedy 32.
• Ultimately sings and dances under pressure from his manager and the production team; his notoriously off-key performance becomes comic entertainment 33.

Relationships

• Jiang Yumiao — Close friend and preferred companion. Yu initially admires Jiang’s apparent courtship initiative and writes asking to learn from him. Their cooperation over the hot-spring vote develops into a “comrades-in-arms” bond; he affectionately calls Jiang “Yuyu” and later proposes meeting without Ning 9 12 24 37 42.
• Ning Chunchi — Fellow guest whose possessiveness makes Yu cautious around Jiang. Yu first approaches him as a possible romantic target, but later recognizes that his supposedly gentle manner conceals a pronounced jealous streak 6 24 37.
• Qin Yuan — Assigned first-date partner. Their rafting task fails because Qin refuses to share a boat and their heart gestures do not match. Yu subsequently views them as fundamentally incompatible 14 19 37.
• Mu Yunzhi — Initially Yu’s preferred type based on appearance. Yu chooses him for the first quiz, although he knows little about him and needs hints to obtain even two correct answers 9.
• An Zhiwan — Fellow guest whom Yu accompanies to the light show after recognizing his wish to avoid Mu Yunzhi. An later sends him a letter of thanks 38 42.
• Yang Qi — Show director and frequent recipient of Yu’s teasing. Yu grows wary of his production twists and resents the suggestion that he perform stand-up because of his weak musical ability 5 8 31.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Opening Activities and First Date

• Stops with Leng Haiyue to buy flowers for the house before returning from the guests’ shopping trip 3.
• Fails the introductory quiz after choosing Mu Yunzhi, earning only two correct answers and missing the seafood feast 9.
• Sends his first letter to Jiang, but Jiang’s mutual match with Ning leaves Yu unpaired. He is automatically partnered with Qin Yuan and assigned High-Altitude Rafting, despite his fear of heights 14.
• Returns to the villa early after the pair fails the required photo task, then vents to Jiang about Qin’s aloofness 19.

Hot-Spring Vote

• Asks viewers not to vote for him because he does not want to share a bed with anyone. The appeal backfires, encouraging mischievous viewers to put him in first place 23 24.
• Finds the prospect of sharing with second-place Jiang acceptable, until Ning’s grim expression changes his mind. He and Jiang agree that getting Ning into the top two is their shared objective 24.
• Avoids further audience interaction while Jiang campaigns. The final results place Ning first and Jiang second, removing Yu from the shared-room arrangement 27.

Yacht Party and Island Farewell

• Performs second at the yacht music party; his off-key singing and dancing prompt enthusiastic encouragement rather than a competitive victory 32 33.
• Takes Jiang to the Thai-Style Cultural Parade and Water-Splashing Music Festival. Their relaxed day together strengthens their friendship but provokes Ning’s jealousy upon their return 37.
• Partners with An Zhiwan for the evening light show, knowingly helping him avoid Mu Yunzhi 38.
• Writes to Jiang again before departure, suggesting that they meet without Ning present 42.

Notable Quotes

“Nah, no need to get to know them. A pretty face is enough.” 5

“To find a partner, of course! Handsome Alphas, beautiful Omegas—I'm open to either.” 20

“Don't vote for me, everyone. I'm here to find a partner, but right now, there's no one I want to share a bed with.” 23