Ryu Vachirawich Aranthanawong is a rising star in the Thai entertainment industry, he is better known by his nickname Ryu, is a Thai singer, actor and table tennis player. Born on October 10, 2000 in Bangkok, Thailand. Currently signed with Channel 3.
- Full Name: Ryu Vachirawich Watthanaphakdeephaisan
- Native name: ริว วชิรวิชญ์ วัฒนภักดีไพศาล
- A.K.A: วชิรวิชญ์ อรัญธนวงศ์, Vachirawich Aranthanawong, Ryu, Ryu Vachirawich
- Nationality: Thai
- Gender: Male
- Birthdate: October 10, 2000
Ryu Vachirawich Aranthanawong is a talented table tennis player and actor. He started playing table tennis at the age of 9 and rose quickly through the ranks. He was selected for the Thailand youth national team at the age of 14 and has since been in the top three in the Kingdom’s competition.
Ryu was addicted to computer games. He played games for hours every day, neglecting his studies and social life. Table tennis helped him break his addiction by giving him a healthy and productive outlet for his competitive nature. His table tennis skills helped him overcome his addiction to computer games, become more active and learn to deal with his emotions. He credits table tennis with helping him become a more well-rounded person.
Ryu Hyun-jin’s good looks and talent also contributed to his success in the entertainment industry. He was discovered by talent scouts when his picture went viral in an online post about good-looking Thai players. He signed a contract with Channel 3 and has since appeared in several TV dramas and films.