Actor Wang Kai's Farewell Ceremony Marked by Sisters' Heartfelt Eulogy
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actor Wang Kai (born Wang Jianlong) passed away suddenly on July 26th at his Taipei residence.
- A farewell ceremony was held for him, attended by his mother and sisters who traveled from Kaohsiung.
- A heartfelt eulogy written by his sisters revealed intimate family memories and expressed deep sorrow and love for their late brother.
Actor Wang Kai, whose birth name was Wang Jianlong, passed away unexpectedly on July 26th at his rented apartment in Taipei, a sudden departure that has deeply shocked many. A farewell ceremony was held for him at the Taipei Huai'ai Hall, with his mother, over 70 years old, and his two sisters traveling from Kaohsiung to bid him a final goodbye.
Everyone is not angry or blaming you, just incredibly reluctant to let you go so young, and heartbroken that we couldn't watch each other grow old together.
The atmosphere at the ceremony was somber. His sisters had prepared a eulogy filled with their memories and affection for Wang Kai. Initially intending to read it themselves, they were overcome with emotion and grief, unable to speak. Even his close friend Jeff, who considered Wang Kai like a brother, felt he would be unable to hold back tears. Consequently, a master of ceremonies read the heartfelt tribute aloud, which brought many attendees to tears with its blend of sincerity, warmth, and lighthearted teasing.
We used to think these were just small things, but now we realize that the things a family misses the most are precisely these small things.
The eulogy recalled Wang Kai as the youngest son, cherished by his mother. His sisters admitted to childhood envy over his share of good fortune but emphasized their bond through playful arguments as they grew up. They fondly remembered his vanity, recounting how he would secretly wear his sisters' jeans and even borrow a Tiffany ring, only to have it reappear on his finger soon after. Their playful revenge involved hiding his perfume. These seemingly small incidents, once dismissed, now represent the precious everyday moments that make a family so hard to let go of.
We always thought, 'Isn't this normal?' Now we know that not everything in the world is 'supposed to be.' You just didn't like saying things out loud; you loved this family in your own way.
As Wang Kai pursued his acting career alone in Taipei, family gatherings in Kaohsiung involved shared drinks and reminiscing. His mother and sisters would chat, while his father quietly listened. The sisters expressed their deep sorrow, realizing that ordinary evenings they took for granted would not be repeated. They had always assumed there would be countless "next times" to share, a realization that struck them only after his sudden absence. The eulogy also highlighted Wang Kai's quiet way of showing love, from worrying about a sister's injury to discreetly asking friends to look after her, and his desire to provide a stable home for his parents once he achieved success. They acknowledged that while he wasn't outwardly expressive, his actions spoke volumes about his love for his family.
Actually, it doesn't matter if we get old, it doesn't matter if our hair turns white. As long as you were still sitting in front of us, allowing us to continue to laugh at you and scold you, that would have been great. But life didn't give us a choice, so we can only slowly learn to accept that you stopped at this appearance. Forever handsome, forever the vain little brother in our hearts.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.