Birthday Bash Surprise: Li Nanxing Gets a 90s Throwback Party
You remember those bubble‑gum‑cosmetic birthday parties from the childhood era—clashing cartoon shirts, plastic balloons, and the sweet serenade of the theme song? Fast forward to adulthood, and you still get that same zing if the right friends are around.
Last Saturday (November 5th), the charismatic Singaporean actor Li Nanxing headed to a Japanese restaurant, believing it was a regular business meetup. What he actually walked into was a wildly audible “Surprise!” on a stage groaning with laughter, applause and a literal TV‑set backdrop from his own 1993 hit, The Unbeatables.
Feeling a mix of shock and gratitude, Nanxing cheered on Instagram: “A HUGE thank‑you to everyone who surprised me and turned up to celebrate my birthday! Your overseas love makes my day extra special.”
He’d also loved to thank the agency that pulled off the stunt, “trying to catch me off guard”—but then he spotted a camera out front and the secret slipped.
The Crowd
With about fifty star‑struck guests, the vibe was out of this world. The party lineup read like a 90s celebrity directory: Fann Wong, Christopher Lee, Zheng Geping, Hong Huifang, Pan Lingling, Huang Shinan, Chen Xiuhuan & Huang Biren—all in full participation.
- Chinese internet vicar & pop icon Vivian Lai (co‑host)
- Radio DJ Kemin (joining the host crew)
- Guests from overseas: Chunyu Shanshan, Chen Meifeng, and Alex Ko—they sent heartfelt video greetings.
“I was supposed to go over to meet Vivian, but my manager had to gently coax me into it,” he told Shin Min Daily News. “I wanted the meeting to wrap quick so I could rush to the family dessert shop for some treats.” However, the extraordinary guest roster had him luck‑struck.
Party Vibes & A Throwback Cake
The Unbeatables—world‑renowned for being the sole 90s “Singapore drama” daringly tackling gambling, introduced two sequel seasons in 1996 & 2002—fueled the decor.
His birthday cake? Think of it like a casino turned cake—two tiers topped with playing cards, mahjong tiles, dice, & a glittering pile of gold bullion. The crowning glory was a charming figure of Nanxing helmed as the “King of Gambling.”
Guest Wishes
Attendees took the theme to heart: pig‑tailed poker‑chip shaped cards were decorated with heartfelt birthday notes; huge oversized playing cards hung from the walls, each with an illustrated cartoon version of the star. The atmosphere was instantly nostalgic yet wonderfully modern.
So if your career’s as smooth as Li Nanxing’s and you’ve got a crew that’ll lift you from “meeting only” to “celebrity party,” you might get to feel the same childhood thrill—just with a slightly cooler soundtrack.
