Fahrenheit's Aaron Yan uses 'Journey to the West' role to reminisce about boy band days

Actor Aaron Yan, formerly of the popular boy band Fahrenheit, recently appeared on the podcast segment "Podcast Dead," portraying Zhu Bajie, one of the disciples accompanying the Tang Monk on his journey to the West. The segment humorously blended historical characters with celebrity anecdotes.

During the interview, Yan cleverly wove in references to his six-year tenure with Fahrenheit. When asked if he ever wished to return to China during the pilgrimage, Yan quipped, "Every day, for the six years, I just wanted to go back to Gao Village." Host Joseph playfully corrected him, noting the pilgrimage lasted fourteen years, to which Yan humorously replied, "Oh right! I remembered a past life's memory."

Further nods to Fahrenheit's past emerged when Joseph asked if Zhu Bajie stole livestock after marrying into the Gao family. Yan clarified, "No, I raised a lot myself, cows, sheep..." He then confidently added, "I won't steal others' sheep. I have my own sheep," directly referencing Fahrenheit's song "I Have My Young." These playful allusions resonated deeply with long-time fans, evoking a sense of nostalgia and shared memory.