According to Qianjiang Evening News, actor Li Yapeng created a sensation with his Tet (Lunar New Year) livestream sale on 23/1, attracting over 34 million viewers. His primary offerings included tea and tea-making accessories. All featured products quickly sold out, with many customers reporting they missed out and had to await new stock.
During the broadcast, Li Yapeng disabled the "gifting" feature to prevent audiences from sending him additional money. He deeply bowed, thanking fans for helping him navigate a challenging period. Li Yapeng urged viewers to "shop rationally," advising against purchases that were not truly necessary.
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Actor Li Yapeng. Photo: Douyin |
Statistics indicate that Li Yapeng was the most popular livestreamer on Douyin on 23/1 and among the most prominent hosts during the Lunar New Year 2026 sales period.
Over the past 10 days, Yapeng has garnered significant attention on Chinese social media, with media outlets labeling him a social phenomenon. This surge began with a 31-minute video he posted, where he admitted his helplessness. He faced demands from his landlord for overdue rent on the premises housing the Yanran Angel Hospital, a charitable facility providing free surgeries for underprivileged children with cleft lip and palate deformities. The outstanding debt amounted to over 26 million yuan (98 billion VND).
Initially perceived by many as an "incompetent debtor," Li Yapeng has since been lauded for his 20 years of unwavering charitable efforts. The Yanran Angel Hospital, which he founded and oversees, has provided over 16,000 free surgeries for underprivileged children with cleft lip and palate. Hundreds of parents of these children have posted videos expressing gratitude to Li Yapeng and his medical team, highlighting the comprehensive care they received and the hospital's coverage of travel and living expenses during their treatment in Beijing.
These authentic "real people, real deeds" videos moved millions, revealing Li Yapeng's perseverance and kind heart. Hundreds of thousands contributed funds to help the hospital settle its rental debt and maintain operations. Additionally, audiences flocked to Li Yapeng's livestream sales, purchasing his products, leading to several brands reporting sold-out inventory.
Yapeng, 54, was formerly a prominent Chinese actor, renowned for films such as "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer", and "The First in the World". He ceased acting in 2011 to pursue business ventures. He was married to singer Faye Wong, with whom he shares a daughter, Li Yan; they divorced in 2013.
In 2022, Li Yapeng remarried model Hai Ha Kim Hy, and they had a daughter. The couple separated last year, with their child residing with her mother.
Nhu Anh (according to Qianjiang Evening News)
