China ‘best boyfriend’ crochets qipao for girlfriend, inspired by late mother

A fitness fanatic in China has been nicknamed the country’s “best boyfriend” after a classic Chinese dress, or qipao , he crocheted for his girlfriend while working out, went viral.

Zheng Tianyuan, 32, from Shenzhen in southern China’s Guangdong province went viral after he crocheted a baby blue qipao, also known as a cheongsam, for his girlfriend.

Zheng is a typical “slash youth” who juggles different roles. Coming from an educational background in classical music, Zheng works as a full-time radio disc jockey.

Zheng Tianyuan gets down to some serious crocheting next to his girlfriend in the gym. Photo: Douyin
Zheng Tianyuan gets down to some serious crocheting next to his girlfriend in the gym. Photo: Douyin

He is also a fitness fanatic, having achieved sixth place in his group in the Bodybuilding National Championship held by the China Body Building Association this year.

Now, Zheng has a third title, China’s “best boyfriend”.

In August, he published a post of a baby blue qipao he crocheted for his girlfriend as a birthday gift.

Woman’s touch: Radio disc jockey Zheng makes sure his classic creation is just right. Photo: Douyin
Woman’s touch: Radio disc jockey Zheng makes sure his classic creation is just right. Photo: Douyin

It was the first time Zheng had crocheted and he did so by following a qipao crochet diagram he bought online.