Stray Cats Protection
September 24, 2016
Shortly before his debut, Xiao Zhan donated 17,000 RMB to Angel Animal Protection’s Animal Care Center to purchase 100 cat shelters, helping stray cats stay warm during Beijing’s winter. According to the organization, Xiao Zhan had contacted them and arranged the donation before winter arrived, ensuring the cats would have a safe place to shelter during the cold season. The donation certificate was dated September 24, 2016.
At the time, Xiao Zhan was still a newly debuted artist. His monthly salary was only around 3,000 RMB, and the members of X Nine (X玖少年团) were still facing the challenges common to newcomers in the entertainment industry. Despite his own circumstances, Xiao Zhan chose to use his personal savings from his previous career as a graphic designer to help animals in need.
Charity short film “Youth Self-Rescue Firewall”《少年自救防火墙》
Feb 6, 2016
The charity short film “Youth Self-Rescue Firewall”《少年自救防火墙》, which Xiao Zhan participated in filming during his early years, was actually an emergency safety education video recorded during his time on《燃烧吧少年》 (X-Fire).
Core Content of the Short Film
In this charity short film, Xiao Zhan uses the theme of “Youth Self-Rescue Firewall” to demonstrate how to respond if someone is alone at home and encounters an intruder:
If you discover that an outsider has entered your home and there is no physically strong person nearby to help, do not alert the intruder. Pretend to be asleep, and after the intruder leaves, call the police for assistance.
In the video, Xiao Zhan’s serious and earnest way of explaining the safety tips was described by many fans as “very cute.” At the time, his appearance was slightly rounder, and his speech still had a bit of a youthful softness, with some words slightly blurred in pronunciation.
Related Background
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Producer | Tianyu Media (天娱传媒) |
| Program Background | A charity safety short film recorded during Zhejiang TV’s 《燃烧吧少年》 (X-Fire) period |
| Related Content | There was also a Red Team group version of 《少年自救防火墙》 |
This short film was one of the early charity activities Xiao Zhan participated in after entering the public eye. The short film aired on February 6, 2016 and that same year Xiao Zhan also participated in several other charity-related projects.
Summary from the related discussion:
Xiao Zhan participated in the charity short film 《少年自救防火墙》 during his X-Fire period. The video promoted safety awareness by teaching young people how to protect themselves when encountering an intruder while home alone, making it one of his representative early charity projects.
1. Basic Information & Background
- Title: 《少年自救防火墙》 (Youth Self-Rescue Firewall)
- Air date: February 6, 2016
- Period: During Xiao Zhan’s participation in Zhejiang TV’s 《燃烧吧少年》 (X-Fire) — known by fans as his “Ran Shao period”
- Release/discussion period: The video was later shared and revisited by fans on platforms such as Weibo
2. Main Safety Lesson
The short film teaches:
- If someone breaks into your home while you are alone and there is no one strong enough nearby to help:
- Do not provoke or alert the intruder.
- Pretend to be asleep.
- Wait until the person leaves, then call the police for help.
The purpose of the video was to improve public awareness of personal safety and emergency response.
3. Xiao Zhan’s Appearance in the Video
- Xiao Zhan appeared very serious and focused while explaining the safety advice.
- Many fans found his earnest expression “very cute.”
- At that time, he still had a youthful, slightly rounder appearance and a softer speaking style.
- The video captured his early days before widespread fame.
4. His Continuing Charity Work
This short film was one of Xiao Zhan’s early steps into public charity activities. In later years, he continued participating in various charitable initiatives, including:
- “Book Road Project” (书路计划)
- Anti-pandemic charity song 《岁岁平安》
- Charity livestreams promoting agricultural products
- Other public welfare projects
It represents an early example of Xiao Zhan using his public platform to spread positive messages and social awareness.