Ken Zhu Sports Stubble at New Year's Market; 'Cliff-like Aging'—Current Status of F4 Members Exposed

Last year (2025), Ken Zhu stirred up considerable controversy for not joining Jerry Yan, Vanness Wu, and Vic Chou for a reunion concert. He later came forward to apologize for some media spats. However, his mood bounced back quickly, and recently he chose to live in Kunming, China. But some netizens noticed he was sporting gray stubble, drawing attention to his recent appearance.

On the 4th, Ken Zhu uploaded a short video on social media. He was seen wearing a white top, jeans, and a red jacket, with black-framed glasses on his face, appearing at Kunming's New Year market. He even commented that the local weather was unbelievably warm. Subsequently, he set aside his celebrity aura and strolled the streets in a down-to-earth manner shopping and tasting samples along the way. With bags in hand filled with his spoils, he also didn't forget to buy something for his wife.

What really caught the eye was Ken Zhu's gray stubble on his mouth and chin, combined with somewhat messy hair and slightly graying locks. Netizens left messages in surprise after seeing him: "Ximen's beard and hair are turning white, how sad," "Why not shave?", "He aged a lot overnight," "Still handsome even after slimming down," "This look and state is very Hollywood—looking just as you should at your age."

Source: China Times