鹿晗出任《星球大战： 原力觉醒》中国大使

    Often described as China’s answer to Justin Bieber, 25-year-old pop star Lu Han is suddenly everywhere, promoting “Star Wars” and “Kung Fu Panda 3” and next appearing opposite Matt Damon in Zhang Yimou’s “The Great Wall.”

    Two weeks ago, Disney revealed that Lu had been named the “official ambassador” for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in China.

    In his capacity as “Star Wars” “ambassador,” according to Disney, Lu will serve as an honorary member of the “Jedi Order” in China, appearing in local advertising spots and at promotional events while a special remix and music video for his forthcoming single, “The Inner Force,” will be the official Chinese promotional theme song for “The Force Awakens.”

    Born and raised in Beijing, Lu pursued university studies abroad in South Korea, where he became a founding member of South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO. In October 2014, Lu broke from the group and began a solo career and transitioned as an actor, starring in “20 Once Again” and “The Witness.” Both films became sizable hits in China over the summer.

    Han has cultivated an influential celebrity brand on Chinese social media. He has nearly 12 million followers on Weibo and holds the Guinness World Record for most comments on a single Weibo post. His post announcing his “Star Wars” gig — “I am honored to be the ‘Star Wars’ ambassador in China. May the Force be with you!” — has been retweeted some 1.5 million times. (SD-Agencies)