Xiao Zhong's 'Rehab Dance' Reposted by ILLIT; He Declares It 'First Step into Korea'

Taiwanese celebrity Jia Yong-Jie hosted the "TPA Taiwan Pickleball 101 Celebrity Match" on May 24, embracing the role of "highest gatekeeper" and playfully challenging attendees. The event featured a star-studded lineup, highlighting pickleball as an accessible "national sport."

One of the event's main attractions was "Xiao Zhong," who recently gained viral fame for his unique rendition of the K-pop group ILLIT's song "it's me." His stiff, quirky dance moves, humorously labeled "rehab dance," were so distinctive that ILLIT's official Instagram account reposted his video. Xiao Zhong expressed his delight at the international attention, viewing it as a "first step into Korea" and a fun way to engage with music.

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Slightly learning what everyone else is doing, it's the first step into Korea, I'm really happy. I think if I find dancing fun, I want to do it, not necessarily for any specific group.

Despite some fans jokingly calling his dancing a "destruction of the original song," Xiao Zhong maintained a good-natured attitude. "Some fans worry I've ruined the group's song, but I'm just happy they haven't sued me yet," he quipped, adding that he would continue dancing until he improved. The tournament also saw a lively match between David Wu and Li Ming-yi against Tseng Kuo-cheng and Lin Chia-wen, characterized by playful banter and skilled gameplay, showcasing pickleball's interactive nature.

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Some fans worry I've ruined the group's song, but I'm just happy they haven't sued me yet. I heard many fans are pooling money to sue me, so I'll just keep dancing until I get better.