The influence of Chinese actor and singer- ‘YI Yangqianxi’.

Xinyi Wang
Digital Society
Published in
3 min readFeb 13, 2023

Yi Yangqianxi (Jackson Yee) first debuted as a member of TFBoys as an idol. He has a lot of fans because of his handsome face and talent but when people know more about him may find he is also hard-working and kind. He is now mainly active on the screen and in some TV interviews on Weibo.

Yee at his 2019 “Su Er” Concert

There are no shortcuts to success and a lot of hard work is needed.

In the band, Jackson Yee is a member who is good at dance. Their company post some of their practice videos on Weibo. His excellent dancing skills have attracted many fans, but it is all based on his dance learning as a child. When he was young, he spent an hour travelling to dance lessons every weekend. Therefore, after many years of accumulation of dance study, he can choreograph and his style.

Also, he chose to be an actor when he prepared for university, and he got into one of the top film schools in China with the highest score. At first, when he appeared in some dramas, many viewers did not think much of him as an actor, thinking that he could not be a professional actor. After studying and settling in at school, his new films have gradually made him recognized and liked by the public through his outstanding performance. He won some awards, such as the Best New Performer Award at the 39th Hong Kong film Awards for his first lead film role. Even though he has received many awards and recognition from some of his peers, he is still humble enough to work hard and gain experience.

He has demonstrated via his accomplishments that he has done the same by staying loyal to his ideal of becoming who he wants to be. His supporters support him in following his dreams and becoming the best version of himself because of his tenacity. “Jackson Yee makes me a better person”(https://weibo.com/p/1008087c97c2c4316c1ef7162b5bcddf798cb9/super_index)is a super phrase on Weibo. Here, supporters will provide some study aids, post their admissions notifications, and highlight professional accomplishments.

screenshot form Weibo (https://weibo.com/p/1008087c97c2c4316c1ef7162b5bcddf798cb9/super_index)

“The so-called charity is not something you do because it makes sense, but because you do it.”

He has also been committed to charitable works. At the age of 13, he used his pocket money to sponsor children with disabilities to study. On his 17th birthday concert, he announced the establishment of the Jackson Yee Fund. Its first phase will help “left behind “children, whose parents have moved to urban areas to earn a living with temporary jobs. When the epidemic broke out in Wuhan, China, Yee not only donated money to support it but also offered to volunteer in the area to help tide it over. His persistence in doing charity work has also influenced his fans to a certain extent.

In 2020, after learning that he was portraying a cancer patient in a coming soon film A Little Red Flower, his supporters started an initiative to donate their hair to help cancer patients who have lost it due to treatment. His fans also lend a helping hand to those in need when they learn of them.

(Photo from the screenshot of the Weibo of Jackson Yee V charity https://weibo.com/n/易烊千玺V公益)

During previous epidemics, many fans have volunteered; or when natural disasters occurred in some places, they organized donations and donated supplies to provide help. With these fan gestures, Yee said in an interview that he was “happy that his fans do these meaningful things, and he is very proud of his fans.” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCgMvzH_s4k)

As a public figure, he has made many positive impacts on his fans and society through his influence. This is exactly the kind of positive energy we need on social media. Look for him to continue to shine in the future too!

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