On May 7, 2025, Chinese pop star Jason Zhang, penned a heartfelt eulogy on social media to mourn Gou Wei, his close friend and musical collaborator of 21 years. Gou Wei passed away on May 6 at the age of 44 after a prolonged illness. The poignant tribute traces their journey back to the 2004 "My Show" talent competition auditions, where their friendship and creative partnership began, evoking profound sorrow and nostalgia.

2025年5月7日，中国流行歌手张杰在社交媒体发布长文，悼念相识21载的挚友兼音乐伙伴苟伟。苟伟于5月6日因病离世，终年44岁。这篇悼文以深情笔触追忆两人从2004年《我型我秀》海选现场结缘的往事，字里行间尽显追思与哀痛。



"At the 2004 Chengdu auditions, you wrapped a headscarf around your head, cradled a guitar, and sang Beyond’s songs. Right then, I knew we’d be friends," Jason Zhang wrote in his tribute. The song they co-wrote, "Love Under the North Star," not only propelled Zhang to victory in the competition but also became his signature debut hit. "We shared a rented apartment in Shanghai, staying up late to watch movies, eat spicy Sichuan dishes, and jam together at midnight," Zhang recalled, highlighting their creative synergy.

"2004年成都海选现场，你裹着头巾抱着吉他唱Beyond的歌，那一刻我就知道我们会成为朋友。"张杰在文中写道。两人共同创作的《北斗星的爱》不仅助力张杰夺冠，更成为其出道代表作。"我们在上海合租，深夜常在客厅看电影、吃辣菜、即兴创作"，张杰追忆道，字里行间尽显默契。

Beyond their musical collaborations, the two navigated life’s storms together. Zhang revealed Gou’s long battle with illness for years, noting, "your rendition of 'This Kind of Night' still moves us to tears." In his eulogy, Zhang described Gou as "fearlessly witty", "a maestro of creativity", and "unyieldingly resilient"—qualities that endeared him to peers and fans alike.

除音乐创作外，两人亦共同面对人生起伏。张杰透露苟伟长期与病痛抗争："你唱《这样的夜》时，总让我们泪目。"悼文中，张杰以"幽默大胆""才华横溢""坚韧乐观"等词形容苟伟，这些特质令其深受同行与乐迷爱戴。

Gou Wei’s musical prowess ran deep. As a rock singer-songwriter and producer, he clinched the Best New Artist award at the 2006 Music Pioneer Awards and penned hits for artists like Joker Xue. His 2005 debut album, "Drowning Deeper," seamlessly fused rock energy with lyrical balladry, a testament to his genre-blending virtuosity.

苟伟的音乐造诣颇深。作为摇滚唱作人兼制作人，他2006年斩获音乐先锋榜最佳新人奖，并为薛之谦等歌手创作作品。2005年发行的首张专辑《越陷越深》融合摇滚与抒情元素，彰显其音乐才华。

The news of Gou Wei’s passing sent shockwaves through China’s music scene. Singer Shan Zijia shared a heartfelt throwback photo on social media, captioning it, ‘May your journey beyond be peaceful.’ Jason Zhang’s eulogy, which has sparked an outpouring of collective grief, stands as proof that music bridges the divide between life and eternity.

苟伟离世消息引发乐坛震动。歌手杉籽伽在社交媒体发布合影悼念："愿你一路走好。"张杰的悼文引发广泛共鸣，印证了音乐跨越生死的联结力量。

At the end of his tribute, Zhang penned, “I miss the ‘Bro’ who once wrapped his head in a scarf, roaring songs onstage—the one who always wore his soul on sleeve through music.” This saga of musical kinship and unbreakable bonds will forever echo in fans’ hearts.

张杰在文末写道："我怀念那个裹着头巾在舞台上大声唱歌的'老大'——那个永远用音乐表达自我的你。"这段关于音乐与友情的传奇，将永远铭刻在乐迷心中。