The Sugar Champion! Respect!
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00:00It's the artistry of Zhou Yi, the sugar king himself, as he brings to life a breathtaking
00:06life-size sculpture of the Chinese goddess from the ancient tale of the Nine Tales.
00:11But this isn't your ordinary sculpture.
00:14It's made entirely of sugar, flour, and cake.
00:18Every fold of the goddess's robe, every strand of hair, every expression carved into her
00:23face is crafted with a level of detail that seems almost impossible.
00:28This isn't just cake decoration.
00:31This is sugar art at its finest, turning simple ingredients into a masterpiece that feels
00:36alive.
00:38This is the magic of Zhou Yi, the sugar king.
00:40His work is so detailed, so realistic, that you'd hesitate to even touch it, let alone
00:46taste it.
00:47And this is what makes Zhou Yi stand out from the crowd.
00:50He doesn't just make cakes.
00:52He creates art that tells stories.
00:54Zhou Yi's journey to becoming the sugar king wasn't a straight line.
00:58Before his meteoric rise to fame, he was a professional in the restaurant business.
01:03But his true calling came when he stumbled upon the art of fondant, an edible medium
01:08that allowed him to sculpt anything his imagination could dream of.
01:12His natural talent and passion for the craft were undeniable and soon, his kitchen became
01:17his studio.
01:18But it's not just his passion that sets him apart.
01:22It's his precision.
01:23Zhou Yi approaches each creation like a sculptor working with marble.
01:27But instead of stone, he uses sugar and fondant.
01:30These are incredibly fragile materials that demand both patience and incredible skill
01:35to mold into shapes that are not only beautiful, but structurally sound.
01:40Zhou Yi draws on a wide range of techniques, including hair and makeup design, costume
01:45creation, and even jewel crafting to make his pieces truly stand out.
01:49It's as if every cake he makes has a soul of its own.
01:53What really skyrocketed Zhou Yi to fame was his victory at the 2017 International Cake
01:59Competition.
02:00His attention to detail was beyond anything anyone had seen before, from the intricate
02:05patterns of the Empress' royal robes to the lifelike expressions on her face.
02:10The judges were blown away, and Zhou Yi walked away with the top prize.
02:14That was the moment when the world first started to pay attention.
02:17Since then, Zhou Yi has participated in several prestigious competitions, wowing audiences
02:23with his groundbreaking designs.
02:26His works are known for blending traditional Chinese culture with modern techniques, creating
02:31an entirely new visual language in the world of sugar art.
02:36And it's not just the competitions where he shines.
02:39On Douyin, China's TikTok, millions of fans tune in to watch him create these masterpieces,
02:45mesmerized by the way he brings sugar to life.
02:48Despite his immense success, Zhou Yi remains humble, attributing much of his skill to
02:54his relentless work ethic.
03:01In interviews, he often talks about how he and his team have pulled all-nighters before
03:06competitions, crafting every last detail with perfection.
03:10The level of craftsmanship required for his work goes far beyond typical cake-making.