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Taiwanese pop star Wilber Pan – known in Mandarin as 潘玮柏 (Pān Wěibó) – has become a surprise sensation on Chinese‑language social media after shedding roughly 10 kilograms, or 20 jin, over the past month. The transformation has sparked a flood of memes that riff on his nickname, turning “潘玮厚” (Pan Wei‑thick) into “潘玮薄” (Pan Wei‑thin), while fans and netizens alike dissect his newly visible jawline and slimmer silhouette.

The phrase “张予曦毕雯珺借位吻”—literally “Zhang Yuxi and Bi Wenjun’s borrowed‑angle kiss”—has been lighting up Chinese social media in recent weeks, drawing a flurry of comments, memes and fan‑made videos on platforms ranging from Douyin to Weibo. The term “借位吻” (jiè wèi wěn) describes a classic filmmaking trick in which a kiss is implied through clever camera work rather than actual lip‑to‑lip contact. In the case of the two rising stars, the staged moment has become a cultural flashpoint, propelling their on‑screen pairing to a level of fandom usually reserved for established couples in the country’s booming drama market.

Nicholas Tse, one of Hong Kong’s most celebrated performers, has become a frequent subject of headlines not only for his own projects but also for the public appearances of his two sons, Lucas (born Shao Zhen‑xuan) and Quintus (born Shao Zhen‑nan). In the past year the pair have moved from the periphery of their parents’ celebrity to the centre of media attention, a shift that underscores how the region’s fascination with “star children” intertwines with broader conversations about family, wealth and the responsibilities of fame.