Jackson Yee

There was a time when Bai Jingting (白敬亭), Wu Lei (吴磊), Jackson Yee (易烊千玺), and Liu Haoran (刘昊然) were widely recognized as the "Big Four Crushes" (四大墙头). Even people who weren’t active fans enjoyed openly expressing their affection for them on social media. It was a kind of casual admiration—lightweight, emotionally rewarding, but never disruptive to daily life. Today, these four are no longer waiting around for their "crush fans" to come back. For them, the "crush" label has already become outdated. Instead, a younger generation of actors is stepping up: Zhang Linghe (张凌赫), Song Weilong (宋威龙), Li Yunrui (李昀瑞), and Wang Anyu (王安宇) are now the most frequently mentioned names for the "New Big Four Crushes." With this shift, doubts naturally arise. Who has the authority to decide which stars count as a "crush"? Who is doing the judging, who is bundling them together, and who might be at risk of dropping out at any moment? Whether the "new Big Four" can truly hold onto this lightweight yet demanding title remains uncertain. Who Defines and Judges a "Crush Star"? The word "crush" in this context (墙头, literally wall top) originated in anime fandom. It was first used to describe…

When Jackson Yee announces a concert, it transcends mere performance. Each show becomes an archaeological dig into his artistic psyche, where ancient characters and geological metaphors fuse with contemporary soundscapes. From the rose petals of his 18th birthday to the crimson waves of his 19th solo debut, Yee architects immersive worlds where every setlist, prop, and syllable serves a dual purpose: entertainment and intimate dialogue with fans. The cancellation of his Guangzhou stop and subsequent stone-sent consolation gifts reveal an artist navigating commercial pressures while honoring five-year-old pledges to frontline workers. His current Que Xue (礐嶨) tour, interlocked with the Wedge Stone EP, continues this tradition—transforming overlooked Chinese characters into visceral concert experiences that resonate deeper than any chart position. The Concert Evolution Yee’s 18th birthday concert unfolded like a poetic manuscript. Dressed in crisp white, he materialized through a curtain of roses murmuring "I heard you"—a phrase that electrified the arena. This deliberate staging wasn’t spectacle; it was covenant. His 19th Su Er (玊尔) concert deepened this language, flooding venues in symbolic red while declaring each attendee "a unique jade." Behind these moments lay three years of meticulous planning. Postponed from 2023 due to filming commitments, the current tour…

The unexpected resonated through Beijing on July 15th. Jackson Yee, became the youngest recipient ever of the Best Actor award from the China Film Directors' Guild (2024). His transformative performance as Liu Chunhe (刘春和), a young man navigating life with cerebral palsy in the film Big World (小小的我), secured unanimous approval from the judging panel, a rarity that silenced lingering doubts about young performers' capabilities. This victory transcended personal achievement, signalling a shift in industry expectations and audience appreciation for actors emerging from idol backgrounds. Unanimous Acclaim: A Defining Performance Directors, including industry veterans like Wuershan (乌尔善), described Yee's portrayal as simply "too outstanding" to ignore. The audacity of a 23-year-old embracing such a physically and emotionally demanding role immediately set him apart. His Liu Chunhe communicated volumes not through grand gestures, but through meticulously crafted micro-expressions and constrained, authentic physicality. He captured the character's internal landscape – the simmering frustration, quiet resilience, and profound vulnerability – with a depth that rendered his pop idol origins a distant memory. The role demanded more than acting; it required immersion. Preparation was relentless. Months before filming commenced, Yee dedicated himself to understanding cerebral palsy. He observed individuals living with the condition, studied…

The shadowed alleyways of 1940s Shanghai hold more than crumbling bricks; they cradle the defiant spirit of Zhan Zhoushi (Zhang Ziyi). Her story in She's Got No Name (酱园弄) isn’t an isolated tragedy. It reverberates with the haunting cries of "Little Cabbage" (Bai Xiugu), a 19th-century woman similarly ensnared in a web of marital brutality and societal apathy. Both women were branded "husband-killers," their lives reduced to sensational trials where their guilt seemed preordained simply because they were women. Little Cabbage’s torment lay in her powerlessness - a pawn tortured into false confessions, her body broken to serve corrupt officials. Zhan Zhoushi’s agony, however, ignites into agency. Sold into marriage to a hulking, abusive gambler ("Big Block" James), her existence is a litany of bruises and humiliation. When she finally grasps the cleaver, it’s not just a weapon against her tormentor; it’s a shattering blow against the iron law of "husband as sovereign." Her trial becomes less about proving innocence and more about surviving a society eager to silence her. The film masterfully suspends us in this tension - Zhan Zhoushi’s fate literally "hanging" between old-world brutality and fragile modernity. Initially broken by police torture, a spark ignites within her…

The Crucible of Commitment: Yee's Physical Metamorphosis Jackson Yee doesn't just play roles; he inhabits them through a process bordering on self-erasure. The raw physicality demanded by his characters isn't simulated; it's etched into his being, one bruise, one calorie deficit, one meticulously observed gesture at a time. Remember the reckless intensity of Xiao Bei (小北) in Better Days (少年的你)? That wasn't mere stunt double bravado. It was forged in predawn hours on set, Yee and the fight choreographer drilling takedowns until muscle memory overrode instinct. A single jump from a second-story window wasn't deemed authentic until the seventeenth take, the eighth leaving his knee a canvas of purple - a testament to his relentless pursuit of visceral truth. This dedication transcends genres. For Nice View (奇迹·笨小孩), the unassuming phone repair genius Jing Hao (景浩) required not just technical jargon, but the ingrained muscle precision of a Shenzhen back-alley technician. Yee vanished into the labyrinth of Huaqiangbei (华强北), not as a celebrity observer, but as a shadow, meticulously documenting the angle of a tweezers in calloused fingers, the barely perceptible pause in breath during a micro-solder. It’s this microscopic attention that transforms screen time into believability. The transformation reached its…

Jackson Yee (易烊千玺) isn't just a pop idol turned actor—he's a master at breathing life into historical roles. From strategists to poets, his costume dramas blend sharp storytelling with meticulous period details, making history feel urgent and relatable. Take The Longest Day in Chang'an, where he plays Li Bi, a Tang Dynasty genius racing against a 12-hour terrorist plot. The series doesn't just showcase palace politics; it thrusts viewers into dusty market alleys and smoke-filled war rooms, with Yi's calm intensity anchoring every scene. Or consider Hot Blooded Youth, where his character A Yi evolves from a revenge-driven orphan to a revolutionary hero, mirroring China's turbulent shift from dynasty to republic. These roles aren't pageantry—they're about flawed, thinking characters navigating crises that still echo today: corruption, identity, and sacrifice. Here are 3 Historical Series with Jackson Yee that you'll love watching over and over again. The Longest Day in Chang'an 长安十二时辰 Aired: 2019 Period Background: Tang Dynasty, during the Tianbao era under Emperor Xuanzong's reign, a golden age marked by cultural prosperity and political intrigue. Genres: Costume suspense, political thriller, action Main Roles: Lei Jiayin as Zhang Xiaojing, a disgraced detective-turned-prisoner; Jackson Yee as Li Bi, a prodigious young strategist.…