Andy Lau Also Met a Crazy Superfan Whose Family Sold Their House and Spent Their Life Savings
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A devoted fan of Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau, Yang Lijuan, spent her parents' life savings and sold property to meet him.
- Her obsession led to immense debt and her father's suicide, hoping Lau would meet his daughter alone.
- After years of regret and burning Lau's memorabilia, Yang now works as a supermarket cashier, living a quiet life.
The extreme devotion of a fan towards Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau once led to devastating consequences, including the loss of her parents' entire savings and her father's tragic suicide. Yang Lijuan, an only child doted on by her parents, became obsessed with Lau after a dream at age 16 where he confessed his love. Her family, determined to fulfill her wish, sold property and exhausted their savings, accumulating massive debt in an effort to help her meet her perceived "dream lover."
In 2007, Yang finally saw Lau at a fan meeting, but her request for a private meeting was denied. This rejection reportedly triggered an outburst, and her father, in a desperate attempt to fulfill her desire, wrote a 12-page suicide note. He hoped his death would compel Lau to meet his daughter alone. However, this did not bring Yang clarity; instead, she blamed Lau for the situation and demanded compensation.
The sensational case garnered significant media attention, prompting Lau to issue a statement urging Yang to cease her erratic behavior. Years later, in a 2021 interview, Yang expressed deep regret over her father's death. She stated she had burned all items related to Andy Lau and returned to a simpler life, now working as a supermarket cashier.
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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.