Mainland Chinese actor Deng Chao recently participated in a performance at a New Year’s concert, where he sang a medley of three upbeat songs including “Superhero,” engaging in high-intensity singing and dancing for over 7 minutes. Despite receiving enthusiastic applause from the audience, Deng Chao later took to Weibo to reflect on his performance, admitting that he felt he could have done better and needed more practice. His wife, Sun Li, left a comment in the online discussion praising his singing and reminding him to maintain a balanced diet and protect his knees.
On the evening of December 31, 2025, Deng Chao appeared at the Wuyuan River Stadium in Haikou, Hainan, delivering a series of singing and dancing performances. He ran around the stage, executed Michael Jackson-style moonwalk moves, and maintained a stable and flawless vocal performance for over 7 minutes. The energetic performance ignited the passion of the audience, with cheers and support echoing throughout the venue as glow sticks swayed to the rhythm, creating an electrifying atmosphere.
After the concert, Deng Chao took to Weibo to express his dissatisfaction with his own performance, stating, “I didn’t perform at my best just now, I need to practice more. My concert will be postponed again, I’m sorry.” However, fans flooded the comments section with messages like “Super brother is amazing, he sang all three songs live,” “Super brother is awesome,” and “Looking forward to an even more spectacular stage next time.”
A comment from Sun Li in Deng Chao’s Weibo post’s comments section garnered special attention. At the time, Sun Li was at their home in Shanghai, advising in a health-conscious tone, “Eat well, maintain a balanced diet, protect your knees, the concert is just around the corner.” While lacking in elaborate language, her message was filled with love and care.
Netizens quickly noticed the contrasting interests of Deng Chao and Sun Li: Deng Chao was preoccupied with his stage performance, feeling guilty towards his fans, while Sun Li cared for her husband’s health, especially considering Deng Chao’s torn left ankle ligament last September and his ongoing knee issues.
A video leaked on January 2 showed Sun Li mentioning that Deng Chao’s voice sounded hoarse because the set where he was filming had a paint smell the day before, causing his hoarseness. She watched Deng Chao’s performance with a sweet smile throughout and remarked, “He sang well.”
The virtual interaction between Sun Li and Deng Chao touched many netizens, with fans saying, “You worry about your performance, but those who love you only care about whether your knees hurt,” “Real couples are sweet,” “They don’t intentionally show affection, but it’s all in the details of their interaction,” and “Even through the screen, the couple melts our hearts.” The topic trended on Weibo.