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Actor Blue Lan Reveals 'Warm Man' Side on International Reality Show

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Blue Lan revealed a softer side while participating in a cross-border reality show, challenging himself in kitchen work.
  • Co-star Sonia Sui was surprised by his "warm man" demeanor after working together for over ten hours.
  • Lan also shared humorous anecdotes about his children's lack of interest in his television appearances.

Actor Blue Lan, typically known for his tough and cool image, has surprised viewers and colleagues alike by showcasing a more tender side during his participation in the international reality show "Let the World Eat." The show challenges participants with culinary tasks, and Lan took on the demanding role of working in the kitchen.

I never knew Blue Lan was such a big warm man!

— Sonia SuiExpressing surprise at Blue Lan's caring demeanor after working together on a reality show.

During the filming in Kumamoto, Japan, Lan collaborated with actress Sonia Sui, his co-star from "The King of Dramas" a decade prior. After working side-by-side for more than ten hours, Sui expressed her astonishment, exclaiming, "I never knew Blue Lan was such a big warm man!" She noted that while they were merely colleagues before, their shared experience overcoming challenges on the show allowed her to truly understand him better.

Don't challenge someone else's profession with your hobby.

— Blue LanReflecting on his experience learning professional cooking techniques.

Lan himself admitted to being humbled by the experience, particularly the speed and skill of the professional chefs. He humorously recounted his initial belief that radishes needed to be cut to a precise 4 centimeters, only to witness the chefs' vastly different, faster methods. To adapt to the lower countertops, the tall actor adopted a wide stance, a position that led to significant back pain after hours of continuous cutting. He also described a near-disastrous incident involving uncontrolled oil temperature during a shrimp frying segment, where he endured intense heat for about 30 seconds to avoid delaying the meal preparation for hundreds.

I endured it for about 30 seconds, that was really hot.

— Blue LanDescribing a dangerous moment involving hot oil during the show.

Lan, who has two children with his ex-wife, Vivian Hsu, mentioned that he video calls them during his breaks. However, he humorously conceded that his children are unlikely to watch his reality show appearances. His daughter is currently engrossed in K-pop groups, while his son is passionate about sports like table tennis and basketball, making them less interested in his television endeavors.

My daughter is now obsessed with Korean groups, and my son loves sports.

— Blue LanHumorously explaining why his children likely won't watch his TV shows.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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