Zheng Yuanchang and Ariel Lin collaborated in the TV drama “It Started with a Kiss” in 2005, portraying Jiang Zhi Shu and Yuan Xiang Qin, which remains a fond memory for many people. Today, the two of them attended a press conference together as spokespeople for massage chairs. Despite appearing on programs together many times, it was their first time endorsing a commercial product on stage together.
Discussing their classic work as a sweet campus romance comedy icon, both of them expressed: “It was a shared beautiful growth experience, but we are more than just that!” Having debuted 20 years ago, they have witnessed each other’s maturity and transformation over the years.
In recent years, Zheng Yuanchang has taken on a wide range of challenging roles in his acting career. From the elegant young master twenty years ago to portraying a loving son facing a divided family in last year’s “In Our Lifetime,” he has evolved from just being the handsome, aloof, academically gifted student to embodying a warmer image of “considerate and family-oriented.”
Zheng Yuanchang expressed, “As I age, I hope to better understand the feelings and needs of those around me, becoming a more thoughtful and caring friend.”
Ariel Lin responded, “In the past, Zheng Yuanchang’s image as an academically gifted student may have seemed unapproachable to many, but he is actually a very cute homebody, who enjoys relaxing at home.”
The chemistry between Ariel Lin and Zheng Yuanchang on stage was still as strong as it was years ago, despite their years of experience and established positions in the industry making it less common for them to gather or work together. Their humorous banter and teasing on stage showcased their true friendship.
The Taiwanese drama “It Started with a Kiss,” starring both of them, is nearing its 20th anniversary. They have collaborated multiple times on idol dramas and TV shows, sharing a close bond. The bond they formed during their time on set was so strong that they even created a “prank” family group chat, where they often gather to share meals.
Zheng Yuanchang revealed that on the day of a recent earthquake in Taiwan on April 3, Zhang Yongzheng (Brother Wei) was trapped in an elevator, which he learned about through the family group chat.
Reflecting on their collaboration at the event, Ariel Lin said with a smile, “I never expected to have the opportunity to work together again! After all, it has been many years since we last appeared together in a photo. I hope we can occasionally catch up like this in the future; it feels very heartwarming.”
Zheng Yuanchang also added, “Our collaboration not only brings back memories of youth for everyone but also gives me a chance to reflect on my growth journey.” He thanked the company for creating this heartwarming moment and expressed his hope that both he and Ariel Lin, in addition to being part of each other’s youth memories, will continue to create new works that the audience will enjoy and appreciate.
After many years of appearing together in public, Zheng Yuanchang later shared photos from the event on social media, showcasing the flawless skin of the 41-year-old Ariel Lin and the excellent condition of the 41-year-old Zheng Yuanchang, sparking nostalgia among many and leading some netizens to call them “forever Xiang Qin and Zhi Shu.”