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Emerald Hill’s Xiu Jie Kai Recognised As Actor From “Little Nyonya” By Tourists While Out In Taiwan With Wife

The 42-year-old is already an established actor in his native Taiwan but is Emerald Hill his new claim to fame?

Emerald Hill’s Xiu Jie Kai Recognised As Actor From “Little Nyonya” By Tourists While Out In Taiwan With Wife

Blockbuster drama series Emerald Hill may have wrapped its run in Singapore, but fans clearly have not forgotten the show or its cast.

Especially not Taiwanese actor Xiu Jie Kai who played Zhang Jin He aka the er shao ye (second son) of the Zhang family.

In a video posted to YouTube, the 42-year-old was out shopping with his wife, Taiwanese actress, Alyssa Chia, 50, when a woman suddenly exclaimed in Mandarin, “Little Nyonya?”

Emerald Hill is a spin-off the 2008 mega hit The Little Nyonya and it appears this group of fans, likely Singaporeans, instantly recognised Jie Kai.

Caught off guard, Jie Kai gave an embarrassed smile while Alyssa smirked and playfully confirmed their suspicions, teasing, “Yes, you guessed correctly! Go get his autograph quickly” before cheekily stepping aside to let her husband deal with the excited fans.

Of course, it was all in good fun as Alyssa was seen helping them take pictures as Jie Kai proudly introduced her as his wife.

Wait, shouldn’t Alyssa be in the shot too? She is also an established actress in her own right, even winning a Golden Horse award for Best Actress in 2021.

As she walked away, Alyssa mused with a laugh, “Wah… Xiu Jie Kai is very popular now. Being with him, I feel the pressure”.

A proud-looking Jie Kai then caught up with her and said, “Now you know how happy you will feel when we go out together?”

With Emerald Hill now airing on Taiwan’s TVBS 42, and continuing to be a major hit just like in Singapore and Malaysia, it looks like fan encounters like this might become the new normal for Jie Kai.

The series has already racked up more than 1.77 million views on TVBS' social media platforms since it debuted on April 6.

Looks like Taiwanese actor Xiu Jie Kai didn't expect to hear that

Jie Kai's wife and Taiwanese actress Alyssa Chia who was with him even confirmed their suspcisions.

The tourists, presumably from Singapore quickly surrounded Jie Kai

“Wah… Xiu Jie Kai is very popular now, " said Alyssa

Who wouldn't have a sense of pride after that fan encounter?

Emerald Hill is now airing on Taiwan’s TVBS 42 and has already racked up more than 1.77 million views since it debuted on April 6, 2024

Photos 修TIME/YouTube, Mediacorp

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