Hong Kong star Jordan Chan, who has been living in mainland China for many years, recently held a solo concert in Qingdao, Shandong Province. Possibly due to extreme exhaustion, he was unable to walk straight backstage and had to be supported by his wife, Cherrie Ying, throughout the entire event, sparking concerns about his health among netizens.
Cherrie Ying recently shared behind-the-scenes footage on social media of accompanying Jordan Chan to his concert in Qingdao. In the video, Jordan Chan appeared fatigued, sitting in a small cart surrounded by curtains, being pushed back to the backstage area by a group of staff members. When he was about to get off the cart, his steps seemed quite heavy.
While waiting backstage, Cherrie Ying greeted Jordan Chan as soon as he arrived. Jordan Chan looked extremely exhausted, unsteady on his feet after getting off the cart, with weak legs and a noticeable rightward tilt in his walk, unable to walk straight without Cherrie Ying’s firm support.
At the age of 59, Jordan Chan has been married to the much younger Cherrie Ying for 16 years, and they have two sons, 13-year-old Jasper and 6-year-old Hoho. Jasper recently went to the UK to start middle school, with Cherrie Ying putting her work on hold to accompany him throughout, incurring substantial expenses. Meanwhile, Hoho is attending a prestigious international school in Shanghai with high tuition fees.
According to reports by Hong Kong media outlet “HK01,” when promoting the musical “Young Hero,” netizens noticed that Jordan Chan, with his purple hair, had visible crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles, sagging skin, emitting a strong “elderly vibe.” Some even commented that he was aging rapidly and looked like a 77-year-old. However, Jordan Chan has stated that he is not considering retirement due to the need to cover the expensive school fees of his children.
Since June of this year, Jordan Chan has embarked on a tour of 16 concerts in China, with a tightly packed schedule. Observing Jordan Chan’s fatigued appearance, netizens compared a recent photo of Jordan Chan with his father-in-law, who is six years older, noting that Cherrie Ying’s father looked lively, stylish, and surprisingly younger than Jordan Chan. Some expressed concern about his health, saying “It’s not easy for an old man to support a family on his own” and questioning the toll of earning money.
Reportedly, Jordan Chan and his family relocated to mainland China at the end of 2020, settling in Shanghai and underwent a complete legal change of their identity information, including ID cards, passports, and property certificates. Jordan Chan’s official ID name has been changed to “Chen Taiquan,” serving as a member of the Hui Zhou City Political Consultative Conference in Guangdong Province under this identity. Cherrie Ying has changed her name to “Chen Dingraner,” combining her maiden name “Ding” with her husband’s surname. Their eldest son Jasper’s old name, “Chen Yinjie,” has been completely canceled, and his legal name is now “Chen Haoting.”
Jordan Chan starred in the online sci-fi film “Wasteland Battlefront,” which premiered last year during the National Day holiday. The film, originally planned to be made with a theater-level budget exceeding 30 million RMB, only earned 596,000 RMB in box office revenue within six days, being dubbed as a “fairly standard box office flop.” Chinese independent media outlet “Entertainment Guard 13” criticized Jordan Chan’s recent involvement in several poorly-received TV drama and film projects, such as “Passion Ignites,” “Chasing the Dragon: The Dragon Roars,” and “Circular Line,” stating that he has become a mere money-making symbol.
This report sheds light on Jordan Chan’s recent struggles and challenges, both in his career and personal life, raising questions about his health and future endeavors.