Cheng Lei Wants to Learn Thai, Charms Fans with Romantic Phrases 'I Love You - You're All Beautiful'
Chinese actor Cheng Lei charmed Thai fans at an iQIYI event in Bangkok, practicing Thai phrases and expressing his desire to learn the language fluently during his first visit to Thailand as the brand's new global ambassador.
Cheng Lei (known to Thai fans as 'Phi Mongkol') recently flew to Thailand to participate in the 2026 iQIYI Starship Meet and Greet, where he was announced as the latest iQIYI International Global Ambassador. The Chinese actor, famous for series like 'Above the Battlefield' and 'Breaking Through Dimensions to Enter the Grand Palace,' did not disappoint Thai fans at the event held at SPHERE GALLERY2 in EMSPHERE, charming the packed crowd with his charisma, dazzling smile, and romantic Thai phrases including 'I love you' (Phom rak khun) and 'You're all beautiful.'
During a media interview on the 14th floor of EM Tower, Cheng Lei expressed his honor at becoming an iQIYI International Global Ambassador and shared his emotions about meeting Thai fans for the first time. 'I'm very honored to receive this opportunity from iQIYI. I was very nervous and sweating the entire time, but Thai fans were so happy and fun. Once my nerves settled, I felt genuine joy. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity, and I hope to meet you all again,' he said.
When asked about his preparation for the meet and greet, Cheng Lei revealed he had practiced Thai extensively but became too nervous to speak it fluently on stage. 'I prepared a lot of Thai language, but once I went on stage I got excited and scared of making mistakes, so I couldn't speak it out. I hope that on my next visit to Thailand, I'll be able to speak Thai fluently for everyone to hear,' he explained.
The actor was deeply moved by Thai fans' warm reception, particularly during the fan project portion. 'Thai fans are really fun and enthusiastic. When I saw the fan project and turned back to face everyone, that moment was truly touching and meaningful,' he shared.
Regarding future visits to Thailand, Cheng Lei expressed interest in spending 2-3 days in Bangkok and exploring what the country has to offer. 'Thailand has many cities with their own charm. I know Thailand has lots of delicious food, but I'd like to feel like a random tourist trying anything I come across. That would be more of a surprise,' he said.
When asked about potential collaborations with Thai actors, Cheng Lei stated his genuine desire to learn Thai. 'I really want to learn Thai so I can understand Thai culture and exchange cultures with each other,' he explained.
Before closing the interview, Cheng Lei repeated the Thai phrase 'I love you' (Phom rak khun khrap) and left a heartfelt message for his Thai fans: 'First of all, I feel very honored to meet all of you today. Most importantly, I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my work with Thai fans. I promise to keep improving myself and creating quality work that you can follow and enjoy. Let's support each other.'
