Fan Shiqi Cancels Chengdu Concert Citing Health Issues

Chinese singer-actor Fan Shiqi (范世琦) has canceled his upcoming concert scheduled for October 18 in Chengdu, Sichuan. His studio announced the news today, citing health concerns as the main reason.

Studio Confirms Medical Reasons and Refund Process

According to the statement from his studio, Fan Shiqi’s medical team confirmed that his condition was not suitable for performance, prompting the concert cancellation along with a clear refund process for concertgoers. The 33-year-old singer also gave a statement through his studio to convey his deepest apologies and to thank everyone for their continued attention, support and love. Fan Shiqi previously took to social media to speak up about the emotional toll of cyberbullying saying, “The shadow of online violence can extend into real life and even change a person’s life. Please use your words wisely and don’t let the harm start from your fingertips.”, but the studio did not link those remarks to his concert cancellation.

Before the concert was cancelled, it was already plagued by claims that it had as few as “50 tickets sold” though online stats reportedly paint a different picture, indicating over 50,000 reservations.

Controversy Following Yu Menglong’s Death

Fan Shiqi’s career was dragged into speculation following the recent death of actor Yu Menglong, whom he had publicly mourned. He was accused of being among the attendees at a friend’s home the night before the actor’s death. His studio firmly denied any connection, even releasing his personal schedule for September 10-11 as evidence. Despite this, discussions about the controversy continued to circulate online.

In what’s seen as a distancing move due to some Netizens who are calling for a boycott of the actor, Fan Shiqi’s name is not included from new promotional materials for Zhao Lusi’s recently aired drama Love’s Ambition, where he plays a supporting character and was previously listed as a “specially invited star.” Reactions to the cancellation have been mixed. Fans expressed understanding and urged him to rest and recover, while others questioned whether the “health reason” was being used as a cover.

Source: Fan Shi Qi Studio