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Actor Wang Kai, 43, Dies Suddenly; Singer Dai Ailing Shares Poignant Coincidence

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese actor Wang Kai, 43, has died, shocking the entertainment industry.
  • Singer Dai Ailing expressed grief, noting a poignant coincidence where Wang Kai's character in her music video had also died.
  • Wang Kai had offered to perform in the music video for free, further deepening the sense of loss.

The sudden death of 43-year-old Taiwanese actor Wang Kai has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Singer Dai Ailing shared her profound sadness, recalling their collaboration on the music video for "Temporarily Loving Me." Her words conveyed deep regret, bidding farewell to her friend with "Rest in peace."

Friend, rest in peace.

— Dai AilingExpressing her sorrow and bidding farewell to her deceased friend.

The coincidence of Wang Kai playing a deceased character in the music video, which now mirrors reality, has added to the sorrow. He had proactively offered to appear in the MV for free, only asking for convenience store snacks and drinks, a gesture that deeply moved the production team. Both Wang Kai and the MV's female lead, Annie Yi, were praised for their loyalty.

Dai Ailing's manager lamented the tragic parallel, stating, "Your MV character is just like you, already in heaven." Expressing grief with multiple crying emojis, the manager bid farewell, "Xiao Long, go be a happy angel."

Your MV character is just like you, already in heaven.

— Dai Ailing's managerLamenting the tragic coincidence of Wang Kai's role in a music video mirroring his real-life death.

Dai Ailing herself reposted a story, writing, "Friend, rest in peace," accompanied by heart and folded hands emojis, reflecting her deep sorrow over her close friend's passing.

Xiao Long, go be a happy angel.

— Dai Ailing's managerA final farewell to the late actor.
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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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