‘Domyoji Attends Makino’s Funeral’ Jerry Yan Supported by Vic Zhou as He Leaves

The unveiling ceremony for a commemorative statue marking the 1st anniversary of Barbie Hsu’s passing was held on the 2nd. On the day of the ceremony, a light rain was falling, and the atmosphere at the site was somber. Jerry Yan, along with his former love Vic Zhou (Zai Zai) and many other friends and family, attended the event. Jerry Yan appeared grief-stricken, and seemed so overcome with sadness as he left that he needed Zai Zai’s support to walk, leaving netizens heartbroken: “It’s like Domyoji came to Makino’s funeral.”

During the ceremony, Jerry Yan seemed emotionally overwhelmed, his eyes red and swollen, his steps slightly unsteady. He maintained a low profile throughout, making no public statements, and upon departure, Zai Zai held an umbrella for him while supporting him as they walked out. Jerry Yan and Barbie Hsu developed a deep bond after co-starring in ‘Meteor Garden’ in 2001, their friendship lasting over 20 years, unwavering from on-screen lovers to close friends off-screen.

Netizens couldn’t help but feel a lump in their throats seeing this scene, “He cried even harder than Zai Zai, he’s truly a person of deep feelings and loyalty,” “Jerry Yan is about to break down,” “It’s like Domyoji and Hanazawa Rui attending Makino’s funeral,” “He stood there like a child who lost his treasure—all the sorrow written on his face,” “Domyoji and Makino, who will never meet again.”