According to QQ, the letter was written in 2000, when Hu Ge was just 18, addressed to his first love, a 16-year-old girl studying in Beijing. In the letter, Hu Ge encouraged her to take up the opportunity to study abroad in Canada, writing, “This is a golden opportunity, don’t miss it.”
He also reassured her with heartfelt words of support, adding that he was working part-time to save money in the hope they could meet again during the summer holidays. “Don’t worry too much, I will always support you… The most important thing is to stay true to yourself and maintain a positive life.” he wrote.
The letter revealed Hu Ge’s attentive nature at a young age. He asked her about her parents, her friends and even planned small gifts for her, emphasizing that they would not be expensive but meaningful. The most talked about detail was the ending: a numerical code, “2121771”, which phonetically translates to “I love you, I love you, I love you.”
This small but creative gesture quickly captured the hearts of netizens, with many calling it a “pure and innocent teenage love story”. The topic quickly gained traction, surpassing 30 million views on Weibo and becoming one of the platform’s trending topics. While many praised the sincerity of the letter, others questioned whether it was appropriate to resurface such personal memories, especially since Hu Ge is now married with a family.
Some fans defended the moment, commenting that first love is a universal experience and should be appreciated rather than criticized. Hu Ge’s first love eventually ended due to different life paths; she went abroad while he studied acting at the Shanghai Theater Academy.
Over the years, Hu Ge has become one of the most respected actors in Chinese entertainment, known for hit dramas such as Chinese paladin AND Nirvana in fire. Despite his fame, he remains known for his humble personality and low-key private life, earning a reputation as an artist of talent and integrity.
Sources: Ngoisao
