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Original Name:微博 (wēi bó)Gender:NeutralKind:OrganizationScope:Novel-specificStatus:ActiveSource:AIOccurrences:358Chapters:85
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Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Weibo (微博) |
| Type | Social-media platform |
| Occupation / Role | Primary venue for celebrity publicity, fan activity, gossip, and public-relations disputes |
| Status | Active |
| First Appearance | 5 |
Functions and Use
| Feature | Depicted Use | Notable Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Posts, comments, reposts, and likes | Celebrities communicate directly with followers, respond to controversies, and publicly support one another. | Ye Zexi repeatedly uses blunt posts to rebut rumors, while He Jinyun often likes or comments on Ye’s updates 81 124 125. |
| Trending searches | Viral clips, rumors, scandals, advertisements, and relationship speculation rapidly become major public events. | Ye Zexi’s “rich second-generation food” meme trends for an entire day; later, relationship tags concerning Ye and He Jinyun repeatedly trend 17 149 153. |
| Super Topics and CP communities | Fans organize around individual celebrities and pairings, circulate edits, and interpret interactions as romantic evidence. | The Xi-Tang and HeXi fandoms form around Ye Zexi’s interactions with Tang Jing and He Jinyun 25 86. |
| Official announcements | Studios, productions, brands, directors, and programs use the platform for casting news, promotional material, clarifications, and relationship announcements. | Ye Zexi Studio’s launch, Bvlgari’s campaign, and The Famous General promotional posts all generate major attention 37 53 96. |
| Crisis management | Managers and artists use posts, reposts, schedules, and photographs to counter gossip. | Ye Zexi, Tang Jing, Yu Yan, and Jiang Ran use group photos and synchronized reposts to address relationship rumors 96 147. |
Users and Communities
- Ye Zexi — An infrequent but highly influential user whose casual posts regularly trigger major discussion. His reluctance to use Weibo makes his long absences a source of fan panic 81 91.
- He Jinyun — Frequently interacts with Ye Zexi’s posts, including liking, commenting, reposting, and publicly defending him after exhausting filming schedules 81 85 182.
- Tang Jing — Uses Weibo for public clarifications and, during a drunken emotional crisis, posts the confession “Ye Zexi, I like you,” which immediately reaches the top trending search 143 147.
- Ye Zexi Studio — Established during Ye’s rise on Era Idol; later handles publicity and attempts to contain speculation around his relationship with He Jinyun 37 178.
- Watermelon Leaves — Ye Zexi’s organized fanbase. They defend him against anti-fans, promote his projects, and closely monitor his activity for signs that he may leave the entertainment industry 39 91 93.
- Happy Gossip Eater — A gossip account known for reliable scoops, including Ye Zexi’s lack of new commercial deals and his participation in The Food Journal 91 104.
- HeXi CP fans — Supporters of the Ye Zexi/He Jinyun pairing. Their analysis of interactions helps turn the pairing into a major online phenomenon before the relationship becomes public 153 177 222.
- Xi-Tang CP fans — Supporters of the Ye Zexi/Tang Jing pairing, created after the two exchange smiles on Era Idol 25 26.
Story Role / Major Events
| Arc | Weibo Activity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Early Era Idol | Rumors that Ye Zexi joined the program solely to pursue Tang Jing spread widely, drawing hostile comments from Tang Jing’s fans 5. | Ye becomes one of the show’s most discussed contestants despite initially having little public support. |
| Rise of the “rich second-generation” meme | Ye’s family background is exposed, and his phrase “rich second-generation food” becomes a viral meme and trending topic 16 17. | His wealth, humor, and candid personality turn into major parts of his public image. |
| Ye Zexi Studio launch | Gao Shu announces Ye Zexi Studio at the height of Ye’s popularity; anti-fan Yezi’s attacks inadvertently bring more attention to the launch 37 39. | Fans gain an official organization and become more confident in Ye’s long-term career prospects. |
| Retirement scares | Ye’s posts about wanting to return home as a wealthy heir, followed by extended inactivity, convince fans he may leave entertainment 81 91. | His anime-recommendation post receives tens of thousands of immediate reactions and temporarily reassures fans 91. |
| Airport dating rumor | Gossip accounts portray a group trip for The Food Journal as a private trip for Ye Zexi and He Jinyun 124. | Ye personally posts several sarcastic rebuttals before Gao Shu prepares legal action against the rumor-spreading account 124 125. |
| Tang Jing’s confession scandal | Tang publicly confesses to Ye Zexi, then later claims the post resulted from losing a dare 143 147. | Ye Zexi and He Jinyun repost Tang’s clarification almost simultaneously, presenting a united public front 147. |
| Handwritten-note speculation | Ye posts a photograph of a note written by He Jinyun; fans identify the handwriting and push the matter onto trending searches 177. | Ye Zexi Studio falsely explains that it was a fan gift, while Ye tries to conceal the note’s true source 178 179. |
| HeXi confirmation | Ye publicly endorses the HeXi pairing while privately knowing He Jinyun is already his boyfriend 212. | After their kiss is livestreamed, their relationship is officially acknowledged through Weibo activity and fan celebration 221 222. |
| Post-confirmation fandom activity | The final episode of The Food Journal reveals that He Jinyun had been in Ye Zexi’s room during filming, making Ye, He, and Wei Bei trend together 232. | Fans receive further evidence that the couple had been together long before their public announcement. |
| Era Idol 2 finale | He Jinyun’s successful proposal to Ye Zexi causes Weibo to crash twice 264. | The platform-wide disruption reflects the scale of public interest in their relationship. |
Notable Weibo Posts
| Poster | Post / Interaction | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Ye Zexi | “I’ve been feeling a little sad lately.” | His later reply that he cannot go home to be a rich second-generation heir fuels renewed concern that he wants to quit acting 81. |
| Ye Zexi | “Nonsense. He’s obviously very young.” | A defense of He Jinyun against fans joking that they resemble father and son; the exchange intensifies HeXi speculation 125. |
| Ye Zexi | “Look.” | He posts three selfies specifically because he misses He Jinyun and wants him to see them 182. |
| He Jinyun | “Looks good.” | He immediately saves Ye’s selfies, reposts them, and publicly compliments him 182. |
| Ye Zexi | “Exactly.” | His repost supporting the claim that HeXi is sweeter than the tragic Jiangzi pairing is widely interpreted as an indirect confirmation 211 212. |
| He Jinyun | “Change the CP name? That depends on whether the fans agree. Anyway, I spoil you, so I don’t mind.” | A public declaration of affection after Ye and He’s relationship is exposed and acknowledged 222. |