For K-Pop and C-pop fans, Youth with you 2 It was one of the hottest survival shows in 2020, enhanced by the stellar power of Lisa di Blackpink as a dance mentor. While trainees such as Esther Yu, Liu Yuxin and Snow Kong have become family names, another extraordinary was Jin Zihan. Known as “Idol Beauty Queen”, the audience fascinated with its acute but sweet graphics, a high frame of 1.72 me proportions for the golden face that many considered almost perfect.
But years later, the same beauty that once stolen her heart shocked the fans with a completely different image. Recently, Jin has published photos of herself with a shaved head, free eyes and a ghostly aura that surprised her followers. Next to it, he shared another photo by wearing a wig and subtitles: “I shaved my head ten days ago. My hair will recrease soon, don’t worry. Today I bought a new wig to try, and I feel quite well. Everything will be better from here.”
The post immediately became viral on Weibo, accumulating over 120 million views and exceeding the general research and entertainment rankings. Netizen worried hypothesized if Jin could fight depression, especially given his tired expressions and the calm acceptance of his drastic transformation. Some fans, however, felt raised, believing that it could finally free themselves from the overwhelming charges of the life of celebrities.
In April, Jin amazed the public by announcing his retreat from the entertainment sector. In a sincere post, he explained: “I want to go back to my private life and I hope everyone can understand this decision.” His agency, Yuehua Entertainment, confirmed the news shortly after, with the director of the company who sent his advice for a peaceful future.
Jin Zihan, born on February 5, 1999, in Jinan, Shandong, did not debut with The9 Despite his strong race Youth with you 2. Instead, later he joined the name of the group in November 2023. However, the group was unable to earn traction and their songs received little attention, leaving the members who fought to remain pertinent. At the beginning of this year, Yuehua had already suspended Jin’s activities, citing health reasons. A few months later, he formally came out in the sector, ending his short but turbulent career at only 26 years old.
Its history reflects the harsh realities of Chinese showbiz, in which young stars face intense competition and relentless pressure. Many idols under the age of 30 have recently gone, unable to break through or support careers in a ruthless market. In the case of Jin, despite his surprising companies and initial fame, he could not guarantee long -term success and in the end he chose to take a step back in silence.
Its transformation has rekindled the discussions on the sacrifices and struggles behind the sparkling facade of fame, producing that sometimes, leaving the stage is the most dignified choice.
Sources: Kenh14
