iQIYI Starship 2026 Brings Cheng Lei to Thailand with Exclusive Fan Experience
Chinese actor Cheng Lei made his first official appearance in Thailand as iQIYI's new Global Ambassador, meeting hundreds of fans at a packed meet-and-greet event in Bangkok's Emsphere mall featuring games, interviews, and interactive activ
Thai fans gathered en masse at Sphere Gallery 2 on the second floor of Emsphere shopping mall to warmly welcome Cheng Lei as iQIYI International's newest Global Ambassador. The 2026 iQIYI Starship Meet and Greet in Thailand marked his first official fan meeting with Thai supporters, organized grandly by iQIYI International. The company had prepared exclusive zones for premium and annual VIP members to enjoy close encounters with their favorite star.
When Cheng Lei took the stage, screams erupted throughout the venue. He charmed the crowd by greeting fans in Thai, saying "Hello everyone, I'm Cheng Lei" and "I'm happy to meet all of you." He spoke about his honor in becoming an iQIYI Global Ambassador and shared his special appreciation for Thailand.
The event was packed with exclusive activities including in-depth interviews about his hit series Shadow Love, Legend of the Female General, and How Dare You!?, followed by interactive games. These included "This or That" to test chemistry with fans, "Truth or Dare" with special questions and cute challenges, the popular game "Rock, Paper, Scissors Challenge," and a thrilling "Mystery Box" game where lucky fans were selected to help Cheng Lei guess items using touch and intuition. Between games, Cheng Lei enjoyed popular Thai dishes including mango sticky rice, Thai milk tea, tom yum shrimp soup, and pad Thai.
The event concluded with lucky fan selections for postcards and group photos. A surprise project from Thai fans moved Cheng Lei to tears, deepening everyone's affection for him. An additional highlight featured the original author of How Dare You!?, Qi Yingjun, appearing for discussions and autograph signings.
The visit reinforced iQIYI Starship's mission to strengthen international fanbase connections while expanding Cheng Lei's influence and market value as a top-tier artist throughout Southeast Asia. Though the event ended on a high note, many fans are already eagerly anticipating his next visit to Thailand.
