On the morning of November 9, 2026, in Beijing, renowned celebrity manager and founder of Maier Culture, Hao Boyan, passed away at the tender age of 39. According to singer He Jing, Hao contracted COVID-19 at the end of September and, due to a delay in medical treatment, tragically succumbed to complications that led to a perforated lung.
In the afternoon of November 9, He Jing publicly shared her grief on social media, stating, “Brother, may you rest in peace. There is no pain in paradise.” She later recounted her experience of seeing him for the last time, revealing that he was connected to a breathing machine and was in a coma. “I called out his name, ‘Xiao Hao, wake up, don’t sleep! It’s time to board the plane.’ The monitoring device beside him started to beep, and the doctor said he could hear me.”
He Jing later disclosed in a group chat that Hao Boyan had been infected with the COVID-19 virus as early as the end of September. He initially tried to manage his illness at home for over a month, but the prolonged delay in seeking medical attention ultimately resulted in severe health complications. “His lungs were severely damaged, leading to a perforation; he was hospitalized and underwent a tracheotomy the day after,” she explained.
According to a report by Jinews, Mr. Li, a representative from Hao’s company, confirmed that family members of Hao Boyan indicated he had been hospitalized for over 20 days due to his illness, and despite efforts to save him, he passed away on the morning of November 9 in Beijing. That same afternoon, his remains were cremated, and his ashes were taken back to his hometown in Shandong by his family.
Hao Boyan, also known as Hao Jing’an, was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, serving as a celebrity manager, television producer, and host of the show “Boyan’s Lounge.” Before his untimely death, Hao managed several well-known singers and actors, including He Jing, Liu Jie, the City Sisters, Gao Huijun, and Guo Xiaoxiao. Just 12 days prior, he had been recording episodes for “Boyan’s Lounge,” during which there were no visible signs of his deteriorating health.
On November 11, officials from the Chinese health authority revealed to New Tang Dynasty that multiple viral outbreaks are currently occurring throughout China, including COVID-19, flu strains A and B, respiratory syncytial virus, and rhinoviruses among others. They indicated that COVID-19 continues to pose the most significant harm to human health, with an increasing number of heart attack cases linked to the virus.
Additionally, the officials reported that three patients in Hong Kong had recently died from COVID-19, with ages of seven, nine, and twelve. There are also fatalities reported in mainland China; however, due to media censorship by authorities, these incidents have not been covered in the news.
As the health crisis escalates, emergency response drills are being conducted in various locations, particularly focusing on schools and densely populated areas to ensure sanitation and safety among the public. This alarming trend highlights the ongoing challenges the country faces in combating the pandemic and protecting its citizens from its devastating effects.