Recently, the mainland Chinese actress known as “Lame Yangko” (now named Li Jiaqi), whose stage name is suspected of imitating a Japanese name, has garnered attention for her astounding weight loss of 10 kilograms after participating in the variety show “Riding the Wind 2025” (Sisters Who Make Waves 6).
At 30 years old, “Lame Yangko” is known for her humorous and witty short video creations, and gained fame quickly in the past for her remakes of popular dramas like “Deep in the Realm of Conscience” and “Story of Yanxi Palace.” Since her official entry into the film and television industry in 2017, she has appeared in works such as “Stir-Fried Life” and “The Fat Squad.” Despite not conforming to traditional aesthetic standards in terms of appearance, her unique quirky style and authentic performances have resonated with many audiences.
In a recent episode of the variety show “Sisters Who Make Waves 6,” “Lame Yangko” shocked viewers by slimming down 10 kilograms, appearing slender and graceful, a stark contrast to her former self when she was heavier.
Many netizens commented that “Lame Yangko” slimmed down due to the high-intensity training on the show “Sisters Who Make Waves,” remarking that the “training marks are all over her body.” Some pointed out that the show focuses on singing and dancing, with intense training sessions leading to profuse sweating daily, so it’s no surprise she lost weight under such conditions.
The transformation of “Lame Yangko” has raised concerns among some netizens. Some have expressed worries that her previous combination of “being overweight + funny + unique personality” was her distinctive advantage, and losing weight might impact her original competitiveness.
In addition, “Sisters Who Make Waves 6” has been a hot topic recently. A few days ago, it was reported that actress Wu Xuanyi suddenly felt unwell and collapsed on stage during the show due to fatigue, being carried off by staff directly.
Reports indicated that Wu Xuanyi had been intensively practicing to shine on stage during performances, almost skipping meals until she had mastered the choreography. However, during a late-night rehearsal until 3 a.m., she collapsed on stage due to apparent exhaustion, startling everyone present.
Regarding her sudden weight loss of 10 kilograms and the contrast shown in the comparison photos from three years ago, “Lame Yangko” stated that her transformation was driven by a pursuit of health and self-confidence, rather than solely conforming to external standards. Many netizens expressed anticipation for future surprises from “Lame Yangko” on stage.
Li Jiaqi, born in Inner Mongolia in 1995, announced on Weibo on September 1, 2022, that she would no longer use the stage name “Lame Yangko,” and changed her Weibo name to “Xiao La Li Jiaqi.” At that time, the notable incident was when Angelababy won the 2022 “Top Influencer Award” on Weibo, but whether it was the host, voice-over, or name card, “Yang Ying” was used to refer to her. Mainland Chinese screenwriter Wang Hailin revealed on Weibo: “Yang Ying cannot use Angelababy as a pseudonym anymore, and Lame Yangko must also use a Chinese name, as required by the General Administration of Press and Publication. Pseudonyms in foreign languages or similar to foreign names will not be allowed.”
Many internet users were puzzled by this directive from the Chinese authorities, criticizing it as “too controlling,” “completely devoid of personal freedom,” and a regression in cultural confidence. Some even sarcastically commented: “What happened to cultural confidence? This is just the radio and television authority’s inferiority complex! They might as well cancel English classes and the English proficiency exams, forbid listening to English songs, and watching foreign films and TV shows.”