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| From Bolt to Blessing: Tan Jianci Flees VIP Madness, Still Greets Real Fans With a Smile (QQ.com) |
Tan Jianci, everyone’s favourite costume drama god and the heart-stealing Xiang Liu from Lost You Forever (长相思), found himself in an unexpectedly wild scene at Guangzhou Airport this week. What should’ve been a low-key arrival turned into airport madness, as a swarm of sasaengs (those obsessive “fans” who seriously cross the line) barged into the VIP zone trying to get close to him.
Things got chaotic fast. Despite being in an area meant for privacy and order, some sasaengs reportedly pushed past staff and rushed Tan’s path. Known for being calm and classy, Tan shocked everyone when he suddenly bolted like a shadow—sprinting straight for his escort vehicle with laser focus. His team quickly linked arms to form a human barricade, blocking the crowd from getting any nearer.
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And yet, just as everyone thought he was done for the day, Tan Jianci proved why fans love him to bits. Once safely inside the car, he noticed a group of genuine fans still waiting patiently outside. In a move that melted hearts, he stepped out from the other side of the car, took a few seconds to wave and greet them warmly, and then hopped back in. Just 20 seconds—but a moment that left fans buzzing online with praise. Some netizens are now calling him the “gentle idol who never forgets his fans,” and honestly, it fits.
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This isn’t the first time Tan Jianci’s had to deal with over-the-top sasaeng behaviour. Just last year in November, his parents were forced to move house overnight after being harassed. In May this year, during Karen Mok’s concert, he was reportedly chased, yelled at, and even cornered. The worst? A sasaeng once broke into his hotel room and lay in his bathtub. Yeah, you read that right. Creepy levels off the charts.
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To his credit, Tan Jianci has always drawn a clear line between love and obsession. He’s previously posted gentle warnings like “Taking photos while crossing roads is dangerous” and “Don’t wait outside in the rain, please go home.” He’s an idol who believes meet-ups should happen on stage or in professional settings—not in someone’s private life or while they’re rushing through an airport.
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At the time of writing, neither Tan nor his team has released an official statement on the Guangzhou incident, but fans have already flooded social media to condemn sasaeng behaviour. Hashtags like “Respect Artists’ Boundaries” and “Protect Tan Jianci” have been trending among his supporters. Many are now calling for stricter airport security and better management for high-profile artists to avoid similar scenes.
While his agency has reportedly ramped up his personal security—especially after he was tailed in an underground carpark earlier this year—it’s clear the actor’s goodwill and grace under pressure haven’t wavered. Balancing firm boundaries with genuine affection for his fans, Tan Jianci continues to show the industry (and us all) what it really means to be a class act.