Former SNH48 member Zuo Jingyuan officially returned to the Pocket48 interactive platform on July 8, 2026, reopening her personal room and reconnecting with fans through her first live broadcast.
The comeback quickly became a hot topic as the livestream attracted more than 20,000 viewers within 20 minutes.
Fans also sent a huge number of virtual gifts, reportedly causing temporary delays during the broadcast.
Many described her return as the comeback of SNH48’s “traffic queen”.
During the livestream, Zuo introduced herself as an IDFT trainee candidate, explaining that the abbreviation of her name symbolizes “re-employment”.
She also confirmed that there is currently no schedule for her promotion to a full member.
Throughout the broadcast, she openly discussed her career, personal experiences, and future plans while interacting with fans.
Zuo Jingyuan also shared that she would not be participating in this year’s General Election and is focusing on gradually rebuilding her activities.
Her return comes while she is still involved in an ongoing contract dispute with Siba Media, with the related court hearing having taken place on July 7, 2026. (Overseasidol.com)
