The plea went viral after it was shared by some of China's biggest celebrities, including singer Lay Zhang and actor Qin Lan. Wang, 31, had the country's attention - as well as that of his government.

Singer Lay Zhang, formerly a member of the boy band EXO ... The singer is also an actor and producer. He was one of the cast members in the comedy adventure action film “Kung Fu Yoga ...

Simultaneously, the film presents a parallel journey of young individuals in Southeast Asia who share the same spirit, and admire Lay Zhang for his determination to take steps forwards no matter what ...