Taiwanese actress Yao Aining, 34 years old, who has been in the entertainment industry for 10 years, recently announced that she is joining the company owned by the Golden Melody Queen Zheng Yinong, becoming its first artist. Self-proclaimed as a “Fan of Nong,” she once worried that working with friends might lead to conflicts, prompting Zheng Yinong to jokingly suggest, “Then let’s just end our friendship,” leaving Yao Aining both crying and laughing.
Yao Aining has been a fan of Zheng Yinong since her school days. Surprisingly, after becoming a celebrity, she found herself surrounded by many mutual friends and grew closer to Zheng Yinong, feeling a strong sense of fate between them. As their friendship blossomed, they began to appreciate each other’s tastes and talents.
In addition to inviting Yao Aining to star in his music video for the single “591,” Zheng Yinong went a step further by enlisting Yao Aining, who loves photography and has held photography exhibitions, to be the photographer for a member-exclusive publication he is releasing this year.
Yao Aining revealed that when her contract with her previous company expired, she initially just wanted to seek advice from her friend Zheng Yinong on managing her showbiz career. However, it unexpectedly turned into her becoming a member of his newly established company.
Reflecting on her journey from being a fan to Zheng Yinong’s photographer and now a partner, Yao Aining jokingly said, “I feel like the whole journey has been magical, truly a fantastic journey of a fan!”
Feeling hesitant several times before joining the company due to concerns about potential conflicts with her friend, Yao Aining decided to confide in Zheng Yinong. Surprisingly, his response was, “Then should we end our friendship first?” leaving Yao Aining in a mix of tears and laughter.
Yao Aining even admitted that before their collaboration, she had checked whether their astrological signs and personality types were compatible, with all signs pointing to a “partnership that can walk side by side.”
After deciding to join Zheng Yinong’s company, Yao Aining’s first task was unexpectedly “clearing out her Instagram.”
Known for her ethereal beauty, Yao Aining had garnered a loyal following on her IG social media account. However, recently, netizens noticed that her old photos had quietly disappeared from her account, replaced by a fresh new look showcasing her long black hair and exuding a more mature and sophisticated charm.
Explaining the reason behind deleting her posts, Yao Aining cited it as an idea suggested by her boss (Zheng Yinong). She expressed, “I hope to let more people feel the maturity and stability of 34-year-old Yao Aining, and I’m eager to explore roles like a professional (such as a counselor) or delve into suspense, detective, and social realism genres.”
These changes mark a new chapter for Yao Aining, as she embraces her evolving career alongside her friend turned business partner, Zheng Yinong.