Ji Bao Bao passed away

The passing of Ji Bao Bao, the adorable dog who starred in the popular Chinese drama "Destiny Makes Us Meet" back in 2008, has sent shockwaves across social media platform Weibo. Director Chen Mingzhang announced the sad news on day 14, revealing that Ji Baby had passed away at the age of 16, having been just one year old when filming began.

Weibo users have been reacting to the news with a mix of sadness and nostalgia, sharing heartfelt tributes to the beloved dog actor and discussing the impact of Ji Baby's role in the drama that has remained popular even after 13 years.

The official Weibo account of Beijing shared a photo of Ji Baby and Chen Mingzhang, captioned: "The adorable dog from this morning's 'Destiny Loved Me' passed away, only 1 year old when it starred in my show in 2008 and is now 16 years old. I guess that's a happy death! Forever miss you... Ji Baby, Beijing."

Mango Mom also shared a video on her Weibo account, reflecting on the passage of time since filming "Destiny Brought Together" and expressing her surprise at how quickly Ji Baby has grown up. "When I was shooting 'Destiny Brought Together, I Was Only A Little Dog, Now I'm 16 Years Old And Have Gone To The Dog Star. Time Really Sped Up...", she wrote.

Several Weibo users have also commented on the irony of a dog's death becoming a trending topic, particularly in contrast to inappropriate events that often become hot topics. Wu Yuheng's big brother shared a video revisiting the scene of Ji Baby's birth and wished for the baby's happiness. "Time suddenly came back to me fifteen years ago. The baby in the Wanga planet should be okay, but I don't know if you left your little baby behind? Review the birth of Baby Ji and give baby a blessing 🙏", he wrote.

On the other hand, some users expressed their happiness for Ji Bao Bao's reunion with his fellow canine friends on Wang Star, where he went to wish them happiness. Others shared messages of support, hoping that Ji Baby will be happy in the canine world and urging Mr. Puppet not to love someone who doesn't like him, just because of his beauty.

The passing of Ji Baby has brought back memories for many fans of "Destiny Makes Us Meet", reminding them of their favorite scenes featuring the adorable dog actor. As users continue to mourn Ji Bao Bao's loss and celebrate his impact on Chinese pop culture, it is clear that his spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved him both on screen and off.