Has the aura of the ‘Millennial Male Gods’ faded away? Following Edison Chen’s recent appearance, which was often criticized for his looks, another icon from the same era, Daniel Wu, has found himself in an awkward situation. He and his long-time ‘Bishonen’ co-star, Terence Yin, reunited nearly 28 years later to record a variety show in Hangzhou, China. Despite both maintaining standard physiques, comments in the social media section read: “Looking at them like this, they’re just two pretty ordinary guys.” This sparked dissatisfaction among fans, who fired back: “Daniel Wu’s face would never look ordinary, in any age group!”
When Daniel Wu and Terence Yin starred in ‘Bishonen’ 28 years ago, they were both handsome young men in their early twenties. Through the artistic lens of director Yonfan, they mesmerized countless female moviegoers, and the film is still regarded as a classic of Chinese-language BL cinema. Over the years, Daniel Wu has remained a male god in the eyes of the audience. But it seems time spares no one: now 51, and with Terence Yin just one year younger, the two have reunited for a variety show. Inevitably, traces of time are visible in their faces, yet some netizens actually referred to them as “just two ordinary guys,” causing fans to react strongly.
Many fans quickly lashed out at these tactless comments, with responses such as: “Hey, are you the Jiangxi Daniel Wu?” Or playfully replying to the Jiangxi netizen: “Seems people from Jiangxi are all this good-looking.” Others retorted more directly: “Guess our standards for what’s ordinary are not the same!” Fans praised Daniel Wu and Terence Yin for maturing beautifully and remaining as handsome as ever, adding that old-school handsome men have their own distinct features. Some even felt Terence Yin looks more dashing and charismatic with age. Even though the ‘pretty boys’ are now in their fifties, many still think their appeal is just as strong, and they remain stylish uncles—certainly not “ordinary.”
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