A Superstar’s Journey Begins with the First-Generation Idols

In 2001, Zhou Han became an overnight sensation playing Huaze Lei. He became Asia's first-generation idol, but his acting was heavily criticized. Starting with Meteor Garden and Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, he worked his way toward becoming a world-class Best Actor. “Actually, I don't think ‘idol’ is a derogatory term. As for acting, well, that takes talent.”