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Chinese actor Gao Taiyu (real name Yao Yang) has officially announced his retirement from the entertainment industry on 25 March 2025.
The 33-year-old actor, known for his roles in Douluo Continent and Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, as well as the 2016 BL film A Round Trip to Love, is stepping away from the spotlight to start a new chapter in his life.
Reflecting on a decade-long career, Gao shared an emotional message:
"I am actor, Gao Taiyu. I've decided to retire. In the past 10 years, I have lived a thousand lives using someone else's name—the bloodstained king, the general who swallows mountains and rivers... the overbearing CEO who makes girls scream."
But now, he's stepping out of those roles to embrace a life that's truly his own.
He expressed deep gratitude towards his fans, calling them more than just usernames on a screen, but the light of his life.
For the past two to three years, he had quietly turned down acting offers, choosing instead to focus on personal ventures. He has already launched a clothing brand and invested in a restaurant, hinting at a future far removed from the film industry.
"The entertainment industry's feast—I have left early. For the most important role in my life, to become myself."
As for his next steps, Gao dreams of climbing mountains, going on long road trips, and enjoying life's simple pleasures. Fans flooded his social media with messages of support, wishing him happiness in his new journey.
One thing's clear—he’s not looking back.
Official Statement via Weibo:
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I am actor Gao TaiyuI, decided to withdraw from the circle
In the past ten years, I have lived hundreds of lives in other people's names.
The king with the tip of a knife dripping blood, the general who swallowed mountains and rivers, the elder brother who burned the sky and cracked the earth in the fantasy world, and the domineering second president who made the girl scream, etc... For more than 3000 days and nights, there are many people to thank.
Especially you:
The girl who shove the letter into my hand at the airport and run away. The "original shareholders" who wrote recommend long articles for each of my characters in Hypertext". Even the debater who quarreled under my microblog "which is more handsome in ancient costume and modern costume".
Every time I see your speech, I will be full of strength again.
You are not cold screen ID. Is the light that shines into my life, is the sugar scattered in the trivial days. Do I regret not filming? No regrets.
In fact, in the past two or three years when I was not filming, many cast members and directors came to me, and I politely declined. The spotlight of the entertainment circle makes people dizzy. I want to go out of the camera to feel the real sunshine and warmth. In the days when I took off my costumes and heavy makeup, I made my own clothing brand and invested in western restaurants.
The coffee aroma at 10 o'clock in the morning replaced the notice form at 5 o'clock in the morning. Squatting in the park to watch ants move, the fun is more than walking on the red carpet. The supermarket's promotional aunt creates suspense and is more ceremonial than the director. Occasionally shooting some short videos also makes up for the regret of not being able to meet fans.
The feast of the entertainment circle I left early to become myself for the most important work of my life.
In the future time. I want to climb an unclimbed mountain to see the sun rise first. I want to go on a self-driving tour of tens of thousands of kilometers and have a long talk with strangers all night long.
I want to go to every private letter IP place to see what your life looks like. In fact, the world's wonderful never only in the lens at the place. When I return the actors to the crowd, I can really use the most authentic script handed over by life.
Some people say that life is a movie, and the ten years before we met are just a preview.
My own film. Now it's just begun ~
Everyone, I am no longer an actor,
I am Gao Taiyu."
