Jakarta, August 2026 — Chinese actor Cheng Lei is officially heading to Indonesia to meet his fans.

iQIYI has announced that the actor will appear at the 2026 iQIYI Starship Meet and Greet in Indonesia, giving Indonesian fans their first opportunity to meet the rising star in person.

According to an announcement shared through iQIYI’s official social media channels, Cheng Lei’s Jakarta fan meeting will take place on September 12, 2026, at the Mini Atrium, Gandaria City, South Jakarta.“The moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Cheng Lei is ready to meet his fans in Indonesia. Come join us and have an amazing time with Cheng Lei-gege!” iQIYI wrote in an announcement on August 5.

Further details regarding the event, including how fans can participate, were scheduled to be revealed by iQIYI on August 8, 2026.

Cheng Lei’s First Fan Meeting in Indonesia

The upcoming event marks a special occasion for Cheng Lei’s Indonesian fanbase, as it will be the first opportunity for local fans to meet the actor face-to-face.

Cheng Lei’s appearance in Jakarta is also particularly significant as he currently serves as a Global Brand Ambassador for iQIYI, further strengthening his connection with the streaming platform and its international audience.

Over the past several years, Cheng Lei’s popularity has continued to grow thanks to a string of memorable performances in Chinese dramas.

He began gaining recognition through projects such as A Familiar Stranger and Guyuan Imperial College. However, his international profile rose significantly after he took on the role of Gong Shangjue in the 2023 wuxia drama My Journey to You.

As the eldest young master and head of the powerful and secretive Jue Palace, Gong Shangjue became one of the drama’s standout characters, bringing Cheng Lei wider attention among international viewers.

From Wuxia Star to Leading Man

Cheng Lei has since continued to expand his résumé with a number of high-profile projects.

The actor starred in Legend of the Female General (2025) and Shadow Love (2025), while also appearing in How Dare You!?, another title available on iQIYI.

Beyond acting, Cheng Lei is also known for his passion and skill in photography, giving fans another glimpse into his creative interests outside of the screen.

His growing popularity across Asia has made his upcoming Southeast Asian fan events highly anticipated by fans.

Cheng Lei Heads to Kuala Lumpur After Jakarta

Jakarta will be only the first stop on Cheng Lei’s Southeast Asian meet-and-greet tour.

Following his appearance in Indonesia on September 12, the actor is scheduled to travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he will continue the 2026 iQIYI Starship Meet and Greet on September 13.

His back-to-back appearances highlight Cheng Lei’s expanding international fanbase and iQIYI’s continued efforts to bring its leading stars closer to audiences across the region.

iQIYI’s Growing Connection With Indonesian Fans

Cheng Lei’s arrival also adds to iQIYI’s growing list of Chinese stars who have connected with fans in Indonesia.

In November 2025, Esther Yu (Yu Shuxin), another Global Ambassador for iQIYI International, held a fan meeting in Jakarta through a collaboration between iQIYI and Vision+.

Earlier in 2025, actor Chen Zheyuan also visited Indonesia as part of the global promotional activities for the iQIYI Starship Project.

With Cheng Lei now set to take the stage in Jakarta, Indonesian fans of Chinese dramas have yet another opportunity to meet one of the region’s increasingly popular stars in person.

For fans who have been following Cheng Lei’s journey from My Journey to You to his more recent leading roles, September 12 promises to be a memorable day—and a chance to finally see Cheng Lei up close, beyond the screen.