S'pore actor Zhang Yaodong says he's grateful for support for his food stall in Tampines industrial area

After he was spotted at a food stall in the Tampines industrial area, Singapore actor Zhang Yaodong expressed his gratitude to his supporters and customers.

On Jun. 4, the 47-year-old was seen manning a steamed seafood food stall, JB101 Traditional Steamed Treasures at Block 9012 Tampines Street 93.

According to the Tampines Small and Medium Enterprise Association's Facebook page, the stall serves traditional steamed dishes like steamed eggs, fish, and prawns.

The actor was manning the cash register and taking orders from customers.

TikTok video expressing thanks

In his first TikTok video, Zhang thanked all those on social media for the words of encouragement.

The video has been watched more than 204,000 times in a day.

@zhangyaodong12 A new beginning. Thank you for being part of it. That day at the stall was a wake-up call. Your kindness gave me strength to reflect and figure out my next steps. A heartfelt thank you to my friend Catherine, who offered her support selflessly and helped me take the first step forward. The road ahead is mine to walk — and it’s a path I’ve chosen for myself. I’ll be sharing this journey with you. 🙏✨ 新的开始，感谢你们的陪伴。 摊位那天的经历让我重新思考了自己的方向，你们的善意让我静下心来，认真面对接下来的路。 也特别感谢我的老朋友 Catherine，在关键的时候愿意伸出援手，帮我踏出了新旅程的第一步。 前方的路是我自己挑选的，也是一条需要我自己去走的路。 我会继续努力，并在这里和大家分享这个过程。 谢谢大家。❤️ #ZhangYaodong #张耀栋 #NewJourney #新开始 #Gratitude #感恩 #TikTokFirstPost #FromTheHeart ♬ original sound - Q Rios - Zhang Yaodong 张耀栋

He added that he was very thankful and grateful for all the support he has received, especially after the news reports on his appearance at the stall went out.

Zhang explained that the stall has not been extensively advertised and promoted, as he still wanted to improve the food and dishes sold.

"That day at the stall was a wake-up call. Your kindness gave me strength to reflect and figure out my next steps... I'll be sharing this journey with you," he shared in the caption.

Spotted by the public

His appearance at the food stall was noted by a member of the public, who posted about it on Xiaohongshu.

The post read: "The food stall I eat at every afternoon is actually opened by him. Because his employees resigned, I saw him coming to help."

The post added that Zhang looked "better in person" and mentioned that he spoke politely.

The person who took the photo also wrote: "In fact, it is a great virtue to admit one's mistakes and correct them."

Zhang was previously in the spotlight after he allegedly fathered a number of children with different women in China, Indonesia, and Thailand.

He has since kept a low profile and did not respond to media queries.

Mediacorp's talent management agency The Celebrity Agency, which he was signed to, distanced itself from Zhang in February, stating that he was no longer an artiste under its management and that he has not participated in the filming of any new shows.

Top photo via Zhang Yaodong/TikTok & Tampines Small and Medium Enterprises Association (TSMEA)