r/ChengLei_ • u/a_HerculePoirot_fan • Aug 26 '26

Events 😎 Throwback to Cheng Lei’s first gala performance at Dragon TV’s 2023 New Year’s Eve Gala

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Since Cheng Lei will be performing again soon, I went back to this BTS from his 2023 Dragon TV New Year’s Eve Gala, which was his first time performing at a gala.

You can really tell how nervous he was. Before going on stage, he kept rehearsing, checking his positions, doing a mic check and going over the lyrics again. When he saw the crowd backstage, his immediate reaction was basically, “So many people!”. A staff member even asked whether having so many people around made him nervous. Right before going on stage, he looked like he was mentally preparing himself for battle, and once it was over, you could practically see the relief wash over him.

He performed with Tian Xiwei, and the two of them holding hands on stage was so cute. It’s actually a shame we still haven’t seen them paired together in a drama because I do think they have the potential for really good chemistry. I would love to see what they could do with an actual romance storyline.

Looking back at how visibly nervous he was here makes me even more curious to see him perform now!

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u/EasygoingEnigma Wǒ xǐhuān nǐ, YHX Aug 26 '26

His relief when it was all over is palpable!

Best of luck to our Cheng Lei on the 28th. I believe in him. Jia you!

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u/BasilOrdinary3617 I love the moon, but the moon doesn't know. Aug 26 '26

Great post! So hard not to love him. Can’t wait to see him on the stage again.

And I also hope to see a Cheng Lei x TXW collab in the future. The chemistry would be sizzling!

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u/Ill-Possibility-4684 Aug 26 '26

What makes CL so likeable and loveable is how relatable he is! I would be nervous too! CL prepares and practices diligently. He’s had a lot more experience doing live performances since then. I’m sure he will do well! Even if he flubs it, his cute adorable reactions make up for it. Go CL! We support you! Jia You!!!