Compiled by C.ARUNO, TEH ATHIRA YUSOF AND R. ARAVINTHAN
MAINLAND Chinese singer Jason Zhang’s rendition of Jackie Chan’s classic song Drunken Fist was so impressive that the martial arts superstar jokingly pleaded with Zhang too never to perform it again.
Zhang recently appeared on the music variety show Unparalleled Chinese Music, where he delivered a powerful interpretation of the theme song from Chan’s 1994 martial arts classic, Drunken Master 2.
Besides showcasing his vocal prowess, Zhang incorporated martial arts-inspired movements synonymous with Chan’s iconic film roles, China Press reported.
After the performance, Chan, 72, who was a guest on the programme, appeared serious as he addressed the singer.
“I really like it. But I’m begging you. Please let this be the last time you sing my song.”
The remark left Zhang stunned, prompting him to ask why.
“Because after hearing you sing it, I don’t dare sing it anymore. It was really that good,” Chan said.
The punchline drew laughter from the audience, while Zhang looked visibly relieved.
Zhang is a singer, songwriter and producer who rose to prominence after winning My Style and My Show in 2004. He also finished fourth in singing competition Super Boy in 2007.
> A graduate of China’s prestigious Tsinghua University has silenced critics who accused her of “wasting her education” by becoming an eyebrow tattoo artist, China Press reported.
A year after her story first made headlines, Yoyo revealed she now earns up to 100,000 yuan (RM58,600) a month from the business.
Originally from Guangdong, Yoyo holds a bachelor’s degree from the Communication University of China and a master’s degree from Tsinghua University’s School of Fine Arts.
Her decision to enter the eyebrow tattooing industry became a trending topic on Chinese social media in June 2025.
Today, she operates two studios in Beijing and Guangzhou and says business is thriving.
“Maybe next month I’ll make 200,000 yuan or even 300,000 yuan,” she joked.
Beyond the financial rewards, Yoyo said she was especially happy that her family had come around to support her career choice.
Her mother, who was initially heartbroken and felt years of education had gone to waste, now helps clean the studio.
(The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
