Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

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The night is dark.

December 19, 11:59 PM.

The city, which had been bustling all day, gradually quieted down. The traffic on the streets thinned out, and the neon lights continued to flash, but the daytime restlessness had lessened.

The moonlight outside the window was obscured by clouds, revealing only a faint silver glow that spilled onto the city rooftops like a thin layer of frost.

Gu Qing lay on the soft bed, fast asleep.

There will be an online birthday party tomorrow at 5 pm.

He had already planned the schedule—sing a few songs, chat with fans, play some games, and keep everything simple.

He dislikes crowds and even more so, he dislikes making a fuss.

The 30 yuan ticket price will be donated entirely to charity, as a way of celebrating a simple birthday with everyone.

He thought this was his 22nd birthday.

A simple yet ordinary birthday.

But he was wrong.

That's completely wrong!
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Time: 23:59:59.

The second hand moved past the last tick.

August 20th arrived.

Guangzhou and Shenzhen are science and technology capitals.

The night sky, which should have been quiet in the early morning, was broken by a low humming sound.

The passerby looked up and froze instantly.

Thousands of drones, like migrating flocks of birds, rose from all directions and formed arrays in the night sky.

The azure lights lit up at the same time, as if dyeing the entire sky the color of the sea.

"Buzzing—"

The drone swarm began to move.

Happy birthday, little brother Gu Qing!

Nine characters lined up in the night sky, each stroke composed of dozens of drones, flashing blue light and clearly visible.

Holy crap!

A young man who had just finished his night shift exclaimed in surprise, nearly dropping his phone, "What's going on?!"

Before he could react, the drone swarm changed formation again.

A giant birthday cake image appeared in the night sky—a three-tiered cake, each tier with candles, and on top of it was a small figure whose silhouette vaguely resembled Gu Qing's profile.

"Gu Qing (Love) Gu Family"

Another line of text appeared.

"Remember to take care of your health in the new year!"

One more line.

The young man stared blankly at the sky, his phone held in mid-air, forgetting to record a video.

When he came to his senses, he quickly turned on his camera, only to find that he was surrounded by a group of people, all holding up their phones to take pictures.

"Is this a fan support event?"

"Gu Qing? Isn't that the brat who acted in 'Wolf Warrior 2'? I know him!"

"That's incredible! How many drones must that be?!"

Among the crowd, hundreds of girls dressed in matching support outfits stood out. Holding blue glow sticks, they stood neatly in the center of the square, shouting in unison at the swarm of drones:

"This is Shenzhen, little brother, happy birthday—!"

Shouts echoed in the night sky, mingling with the buzzing of drones.

And this is just the beginning.
Shanghai, the Bund.

Shanghai, the city of Shanghai, never sleeps in the early hours of the morning.

The skyscrapers in Lujiazui are still brightly lit, and the Huangpu River flows quietly in the night, with occasional cruise ships passing by, creating ripples.

Suddenly, the exterior lights of several buildings changed simultaneously.

Happy Birthday, Gu Qing!

"22 years old, a new starting point, a new journey"

Huge subtitles scroll across the building, jumping from one building to another, like a relay race of lights.

On the Bund viewing platform, tourists stopped and raised their phones.

"My god, this is so extravagant!"

Which celebrity is celebrating their birthday?

"Gu Qing! The male lead from 'Love O2O'!"

"Oh my god, it's his birthday today?"

Before they could finish marveling, a deafening roar came from the sky.

Several small planes flew slowly over the Bund in a V-shape.

A huge light board was affixed to the bottom of the aircraft, displaying Gu Qing's photo and birthday wishes. The light board stood out prominently in the night sky, like a moving star.

“‘Sky City’…” someone murmured.

This is the real "Sky City".

"This is Shanghai, happy birthday little brother!"

Hundreds of fans dressed in support outfits cheered and recorded videos on the Bund observation deck. Their voices were scattered by the river breeze, but then gathered together again.

Jinan, on the shore of Daming Lake.

The lake was as calm as a mirror in the early morning, reflecting the lights on the shore. Suddenly, a red ribbon lit up the lakeside.

That was a wedding hall built with red silk, in an antique style, with carved beams and painted rafters, and big red lanterns hanging high.

In the very center of the wedding hall was a huge poster of Gu Qing in ancient costume—his look as Mei Changsu in "Nirvana in Fire," dressed in white, pure and aloof.

Happy Birthday to Mr. Gu Qing (Mr. Su)

Golden characters were embroidered on the red silk.

Fans dressed in Hanfu lined up neatly in front of the wedding hall, performing ancient rituals and offering their blessings in unison.

A lake breeze blows, and the red silk flutters in the wind.

……

Guided by Qing, the underwater world.

The underwater tunnel, which should have been quiet in the early morning, has now turned into a blue dream.

Behind the glass walls on both sides of the tunnel, schools of fish swam, and the water rippled. Above the tunnel, blue LED strips and balloons hung, each bearing Gu Qing's name.

The most striking feature is a wall of water at the end of the tunnel.

On the water wall, photos of Gu Qing are projected by lights—from Xu Yi in "The Left Ear," to Mei Changsu in "Nirvana in Fire," to Xiao Nai in "Love O2O."
Then there's Zhuo Yifan from "Wolf Warrior 2." Each photo ripples on the water, like flowing memories.

Fans stood in the tunnel, holding up glow sticks and softly singing "Happy Birthday."

The song echoed on the water, and schools of fish swam past, as if offering their blessings.

Wuhan, Jianghan Road.

The pedestrian street was deserted in the early morning, but the naked-eye 3D screen lit up.

on the screen,
Gu Qing emerged from a sea of ​​flowers, his steps light and his clothes fluttering. He walked through every corner of the screen, finally stopping in the center, and smiled slightly at the camera.

Happy Birthday, Gu Qing!

Several large characters appeared around him, then transformed into flower petals and drifted away.

A passing taxi driver braked, rolled down his window, and stared blankly at the large screen.

"Is this... a real person or a mannequin?"

Chengdu, the Long Scroll of Tianfu.

A 200-meter-long scroll of lights slowly unfolded in Tianfu Square.

It was a scroll made of LED strip lights, and at the end of the scroll was a line of large characters:
Happy 22nd Birthday, Gu Qing!

The lights start from the beginning of the scroll, revealing each work one by one, spreading all the way to the end, as if igniting the entire night sky.

Across the country, every landmark and scenic spot was illuminated.

The Bird's Nest and Water Cube in the capital city lit up with the words "Happy Birthday Gu Qing".

At the Shenyang Olympic Sports Center, a giant poster fell from the sky.

The light show at the Erqi Memorial Tower in Zhengzhou lasts all night.

The image of Gu Qing in ancient costume is projected onto the Big Wild Goose Pagoda on the west bank.

There are also city landmarks one after another, and buses adorned with Gu Qing's birthday posters, touring the city's streets and alleys.

In every city, fans gathered at dawn to record blessing videos.

Every video ends with the same sentence:

Happy birthday, little brother!

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And this is just the beginning.

"If our little brother needs it, we would even pluck the stars from the sky for him!"

These are words once spoken by Gu Qing's fans, known as "Gu Family," and have been ridiculed countless times by rival fans.

"Go ahead and give it to me if you dare."

This is what the opposing team's fans said.

Now, the Gu family has actually delivered it.

It's not a metaphor.

They are real stars.

The 22 stars are named after the initials of "Gu Qing" and "Gu family members".

Each star has its own number, and each star has its own certificate.

The certificates were beautifully made, with gold-embossed covers, inner pages printed with the coordinates and spectral information of stars, and the certification stamp of the International Astronomical Union.

To complement this gift, fans also pooled their money to buy a telescope worth 27 yuan and presented it to Gu Qing.

"I hope my younger brother can see his star anytime."

This is what the fans are saying.

once,

Gu Qing was exposed for living in the company's apartment, which caused a commotion among onlookers. Fans were heartbroken and angry, and they condemned the company for exploitation.

So this time—

They gave away "houses".

A lakeside villa located within a 5A-level scenic area in the capital, with a building area of ​​nearly 1,000 square meters, boasts a panoramic view of the entire lake.

The villa is luxuriously decorated and fully furnished with all kinds of appliances. The most special thing is that the house number is "1314".

For a lifetime.

The property certificate bears Gu Qing's name.

"Permanent residency"—that's what the fans are saying.

Now that you have a house, how can you not have a car?
recent,
Gu Qing was appointed as the new brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz, making him the only Chinese artist to hold this title.

The fans took action the day the news was announced.

"Happily received the same luxury car"

Immediately, a large number of fans posted photos on social media platforms. Some bought the same model as Gu Qing, while others bought the higher-spec limited edition.

While showing off the car, she also added, "My younger brother is the spokesperson, so I have to support him!"

This move directly led to a surge in the brand's sales.

Fans who couldn't afford a car bought other products Gu Qing endorsed. Sales of all her products—food, drinks, clothing, and household items—showed a visible increase.

The brands were overjoyed and quickly arranged for their public relations teams to post tweets to celebrate Gu Qing's birthday.

and,

Fans know that their younger brother is focused on charity work.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have donated the ticket money for their birthday party.

So, Gu Qing's fan club started to take action.

In the name of the "Gu Qing Education Foundation", 38 libraries were donated, covering impoverished mountainous areas in more than a dozen provinces across the country.

Every library bears Gu Qing's name, and every library contains tens of thousands of books.

In the Tengger Desert, 99 *Caragana korshinskii* trees were planted and arranged to form the shape of an "Eternal Rose Garden".

That rose garden will become an oasis in the desert, protecting against wind and sand, ensuring its continued vitality.

A donation of 50 yuan was made to the "Yitong Growth Center" of the China Children's Charity Federation to help orphaned and disabled children.

They donated 50 yuan to the "Million Forests Project" to plant windbreak and sand-fixing forests.

A donation of 50 yuan was made to provide emergency relief to families with orphans.

Donate 50 yuan to children in impoverished mountainous areas.

Donated 50 yuan to the project to care for left-behind children.

……

Donations flowed to various charitable foundations.

The same sentence appears in the remarks of every donation:

"A gift from Gu Qing's fans and the Gu family."

After all this was done, the Chinese entertainment industry became deathly quiet.

The opposing team's fans remained silent, looking at the trending topics, the data, and the astronomical donations, unable to utter a single word.

One person timidly asked online, "Isn't this a bit too much? Is it really necessary to go to such lengths for a birthday celebration?"

Someone immediately replied below:

"As for..."

"Gu Qing is worth it."

"If your idol's fans can contribute even a tenth of their own birthday gifts, I'll admit defeat."

"Stop comparing, you can't compete."

silence.

Dead silence.

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But the journey of the "Gu family" has only just begun.

They wanted to prove one thing—that their younger brother was not only a top star in China, but also a top star in the world.

So, 50 fans of the Gu family flew to Los Angeles.

Ten thousand feet above Hollywood.

A small plane roared past, its tail spewing white gas. The gas condensed in the air, forming a line of large characters:
“GUQING·22”

The words stood out prominently against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds.

On Hollywood Boulevard, tourists stopped and looked up in awe.

This marks the first time that fans worldwide have created a record for "SKYTYPING" support.

Writing on an airplane—a scene that only appears in Hollywood blockbusters—has been realized by a group of Chinese fans.

Girl, let's meet at Times Square.

Times Square was still brightly lit in the early hours of the morning, with various advertisements playing on the giant advertising screens.

Suddenly, one of the screens switched its display.

Gu Qing's photo appeared in the center of the screen.

It was a still from the drama "Love O2O"—wearing a white shirt and glasses, looking both aloof and gentle. Next to the photo was a line of large text:
"Happy Birthday, GU QING! From your fans in New York"

Below the screen, several Chinese girls held up light boards and shouted in unison:

New Yorkers passing by turned to look, some taking photos with their phones, others asking curious questions of those around them.

Bally, on the banks of the Seine.

The Seine River was shrouded in a thin morning mist. Antique carriages along the riverbank were covered with photos of Gu Qing and birthday wishes. The carriages slowly drove by, as if stepping out of a painting.

Seoul, South Korea.

Twenty-nine subway billboards lit up simultaneously. Gu Qing's photo, Gu Qing's name, and birthday wishes appeared in Seoul's busiest subway station.

South Korean fangirls stopped to watch and whispered among themselves:
"Dafei, who is this guy? He's so handsome! Is he a newly debuted idol?"

"You don't know Gu Qing? He's Chinese. Tang Wei even posted a photo of him with him, saying he's a Chinese superstar."

"Oh, it's him! I remember now, he even filmed a drama with Liu Shishi, right? Wow... he's really handsome, a face genius, a true face genius."

Neon lights, Shibuya.

Milan, Plaza de la Fashion.

In Britain, The Times published a full-page advertisement.

Sydney and Melbourne—cities with large Chinese populations—are filled with birthday wishes for Gu Qing on billboards.

worldwide,
They were all flashing the words "GUQING HAPPY BIRTHDAY".

Foreigners who only dared to stroll the streets during the day were met with astonishment and curiosity at the sight of this strange spectacle, and they asked those around them who this person was.

The most surprising and unexpected birthday celebration took place in Tyrande.

Gu Qing only stayed in Mangu for a little over two months to film "Detective Chinatown".

But in just over two months, he became the unparalleled "white moonlight" in the hearts of local Thai girls.

no way.

Who told them to eat so poorly all the time?

Those local male stars are either oddly shaped or greasy.

There are a few watchable ones, but their acting skills are worrying.

To suddenly meet such a wonderful idol as Gu Qing—

It's inevitable to fall in love at first sight.

then,

The Mango Central World Commercial Center became the birthday celebration venue for all the Thai girls.

With a total construction area of ​​55 square meters, it is a super-large commercial center consisting of Isetan Department Store, ZEN Department Store, and others, with more than 500 shops.

Central World Square is Bangkok's largest outdoor event venue, usually used for large-scale events such as New Year's Eve celebrations.

Today, this square has been taken over by Thai girls.

With 25000 seats, there were almost no empty seats.

It was a huge, densely packed area, teeming with people.

On the large screens all around, Gu Qing's TV series, "The Imperial Doctress," was playing simultaneously.

on the screen,
Gu Qing, who plays Zhu Qiyu, is delivering a passionate speech in the imperial court. With his handsome features and upright posture, every gesture exudes the demeanor of an emperor as well as the spirit of a young man.

Below the screen,
More than 20,000 Thai girls looked up in unison, gazing at the scene with rapt attention.

This show was introduced to Thailand less than six months ago, and it was at the peak of its popularity.

During the show's run, Gu Qing gained a catchy nickname:

“；Phra Ong”.

The direct translation from Thai is "Your Highness".

Tyrande is a monarchy, and the king is the supreme ruler.

In "The Imperial Doctress", Gu Qing plays Zhu Qiyu, who is naturally translated as "Your Highness".

But this "Your Highness" and their real king are completely different species.

A true king lives in a luxurious hospital, marries a bodyguard, wears a crop top, and travels around with his harem.

The princes born were all... well, let's just say they were ugly.

And what about "Your Highness" Gu Qing?

His appearance was like a painting, handsome and elegant. He devoted himself to saving the country and resisting foreign enemies, working tirelessly until his death.

Comparing the two, a judgment is made.

Thus, Gu Qing became the embodiment of the beautiful aspirations in the hearts of Thai girls.

It's also a veiled form of "keyboard politics."

The weird thing is,
The local royal family not only did not obstruct him, but was happy to see "Prince Qi Yu" improve the royal image in the eyes of the people.

after all,

Compared to the king in the crop top, this handsome and refined "prince" on the screen is much more pleasing to the eye.

Thus, the birthday celebration was tacitly approved.

In the square, more than 20,000 Thai girls, dressed in traditional clothing and wearing Gu Qing's mask, held up glow sticks and sang "Happy Birthday" in unison.

After the song ended, the most shocking scene appeared.

Led by several big fan leaders, more than 20,000 Thai girls knelt down in unison.

That was their posture when welcoming royalty—legs together, hands clasped together, head bowed deeply.

They faced the camera and, in still-awkward-accented Chinese, shouted in unison:

"Happy Birthday, Your Highness Gu Qing!"

The shouts were deafening, echoing throughout the entire square.

A tourist at the scene recorded the moment and posted it online, instantly going viral on social media worldwide.

Thus, the full picture of Gu Qing's birthday night has finally been revealed.

Domestic, international, in the sky, on the ground.

Drones, light shows, naked-eye 3D, holographic projection, airplane writing, satellite naming, villa ownership, luxury car photos, charitable donations, 25,000 people kneeling in unison...

Every single support activity was top-notch.

Every single statistic is staggering.

Fans of other celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry fell into a long silence as they looked at the trending topics, the videos, and the astronomical data.

Someone couldn't help but ask, "How much...how much does this cost?"

No one answered.

Because it can't be calculated.

I really can't figure it out.

Every competitor who witnessed this scene wore an expression of despair and envy.

Taking just one aspect as an example is not terrible.

It's not uncommon for fans to have done these crazy things for their idols in the past.

Damn it, do you want to take them all?!

It's one thing to be this crazy about it in China, but how the hell do you still have such high popularity abroad?
Were those tens of thousands of people kneeling for real?!
The artists in the Chinese entertainment industry are going crazy.

The more birthday parties the fans organize in the future, the more it will highlight the transcendence of Gu Qing's birthday parties.

And what about our "real deal"?

now,

Gu Qing was lying on his bed in his apartment, fast asleep.

The blanket was pulled up tightly, revealing only a peaceful sleeping face. The breathing was even, and the corners of the mouth were slightly upturned, as if the person was having a relaxing dream...

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...(End of this chapter)