Lan Lan reflects on career, thanks fans for support at 30th birthday event
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese entertainer Lan Lan celebrated her 30th birthday with a fan meeting, reflecting on her decade-long career.
- She demonstrated her generosity by offering to buy a high-speed rail ticket for a fan traveling back to Kaohsiung and by giving away personal jerseys.
- During an emotional moment, Lan Lan expressed gratitude to her fans, stating they give her strength during difficult times.
Taiwanese entertainer Lan Lan marked her 30th birthday with a fan meeting titled "Lan Tu: A Decade of Lan, A Journey With You." The event allowed her to look back on her ten-year career alongside her supporters. The celebration was attended by fellow celebrities Yang Xiu-hui, Shu Zi-chen, and Korean cheerleader Lee Da-hye, as well as Lan Lan's mother. Notable figures like Hu Gua, Hsu Nai-lin, and Tseng Kuo-cheng sent video messages, acknowledging her growth from a cheerleader in 2017 to a Rakuten Girls captain and Golden Bell Award-winning host.
The event kicked off with Lan Lan's energetic dance performance. She then engaged fans with games from her popular variety shows, including "Brainstorming Tempo" from "Genius Go Go Go" and "Musical Chairs" and "Leaping Over the Dragon Gate" from "Variety Big Brother." Lan Lan also generously sponsored cash prizes for winning fans, ranging from NT$3,000 to NT$6,000, and gave away several of her game-worn jerseys.
In a heartwarming display of fan appreciation, Lan Lan offered to purchase a high-speed rail ticket for a fan who posted on Threads seeking a ride back to Kaohsiung, offering NT$400 for the fare. This act of generosity quickly went viral, garnering nearly a million views and sparking widespread discussion online.
Overwhelmed by a fan message wall prepared by the organizers, Lan Lan became emotional. As fans held up banners wishing her a happy birthday, she shared, "During difficult times recently, I was easily affected. This is a hurdle public figures must overcome. But no matter how sad I felt, returning to the stadium and seeing you all supporting me refilled me with strength. I can only continue because of you. Thank you."
Her mother made a surprise appearance, presenting a large bouquet and a red envelope. After expressing gratitude multiple times, she affectionately wished her daughter a happy birthday, drawing laughter from the audience. The event concluded with Lan Lan gifting fans personalized life-sized standees from her ten-year career, marking a perfect end to a decade of memorable moments.
During difficult times recently, I was easily affected. This is a hurdle public figures must overcome. But no matter how sad I felt, returning to the stadium and seeing you all supporting me refilled me with strength. I can only continue because of you. Thank you.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.