i-D Meets: Will Gao 

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like a guy named Kit Connor ones said: Will Gao is indeed the coolest person ever

Hold on. His grandma knit that jumper? She's damn talented... look at the design, the fit, and THE COLLAR? Amazing...

The way he carries himself is like he came straight from a different era. Proud of you, Will, thanks for this interview! ❤

I understand now, why Kit said he wanted to be friends with Will from the first meeting. Will is so fascinating!

'this is the first show that's like celebrating it and not using it as a negative spin off' YES WILL. EXACTLY.

kinda in love with him

It's so nice to learn about him, he expresses himself so well! Congrats on your acting in heartstopper :)

will is so talented and his personality is so charming, he really deserves the recognition he’s getting. wasia project is just amazing. ❤️❤️

Why is no one talking about his grandma's sweater? Iconic.

I don't blame Kit for being utterly in love with Will

will is such an inspiration, i love how he talks so dearly of his family!💖💖💖💖

what a beautiful soul! will seems like such a grounded, kind person. im so glad the youth absorbing this type of human, gives me hope 🫶🏻

Deeply thoughtful and self-aware. So much talent and great upbringing oozing out of him.

Using this incredible Waisa Project song for this crucial scene between Charlie and Nick in the last episode of Heartstopper Season 2 still has me in awe.

THE WAY HE ALWAYS SPECIFIED ✨EAST ASIAN ✨ “Asian” is just too broad. What a well learned and articulate lad.

im so enamored by will gao… he’s just so alluring and captivating while also possessing so much candor !

Will: you will never see me dancing Heartstopper: doing cheesy dances in front of Elle :)

how does one listen to this guy and not develop just the biggest crush on him 😭

The whole cast of Heartstopper is great, but Will is one of my favorites. Glad I watched this. Now I need to check out his band.

whoever wrote him into existence, bless you (also, if you see this Will, will you please release more songs of you singing, i can't only keep listening to Misfit Biscuit)

Will is sooo talented. His acting in Heartstopper is very cool and fresh and warming. Freaking love it.

definately one of my favourites from heartstopper! and i love his musical career alongside his acting, 100% one to watch👀

will honestly just seems like the loveliest, sweetest person who has such a calming presence 💙

Will is so cool and creative and brings amazing enrichment to Heartstopper cast and story. Can’t wait to see what he does in film, tv, music, fashion. I wish Young Royals had such a strong positive Asian representation in their main cast.

Will is honestly one of the most talented humans ive ever seen, its been lovely to learn more about him and id literally shed tears if Mitski collabs with the wasia project😭💗

He's so beautiful omg. So well spoken and elegant and he just has this aura - it's a bit mysterious, a bit worldly, and very very sexy

We love you, Will! You are an awesome person, excellent actor and musician! I hope we will keep seeing much more of your great work in the next years! ❤🙏🏼

Dude, I totally get now, why Kit has this huge crush on him, he's the coolest and so ethereal. Imposible not falling for his charm.

i could listen to him talk forever hes so calming

I love how he obsessed about not wanting to be seen dancing and then there‘s heartstopper 😂

This boy, this person: super talented, so clever, so gentle and kind, so beautiful, so human. This must be the future. He is. They all are, indeed! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

Not me crying. I just started writing music again after a 7 year hiatus, and it really is such a vulnerable craft. My brother who is a more successful musician than I am is moving back closer to me this weekend, and i've been hoping that him and I could eventually try writing together a bit. Hearing Will talk about music was inspiring :')

He's so beautiful, so stylish and is very secure on his positions, which is very impressive for someone his age. Keep up the good work, Will!

How nice and cool and sweet and calm can a person be? Will Gao: yes.

his sisters voice is incredible. i found the wasia project a little before this interview and wow was i amazed. definitely will come up in my spotify wrapped at some point.........

Will Gao is super talented and such a super model. Looking forward to seeing his career grow.

Kit Connor on his private RU-vid account kicking his feet at this video right now😫❤️😭

It is so true that he's effortlessly cool tbh

Kit definitely watching this video with a huge smile on his face😆

One of the reason why I watch Hearstopper is because of Will Gao.

will gao is a mitski fan that's so real of him

So eloquent and talented at such a tender age. We will watch your career with great interest Mr Gao.

He's so insightful and his relationship with his sister is so cute!

I think thats why kit likes william cause.. everyone likes will and prolly super chill to hang out

a talented young actor and he has a bright future ahead of him

As a very good knitter, I can confidentally say Will Gao's gramma is a masterful knitter.

What a charming, engaging & intelligent young man who has so much demonstrable presence.

Will seems lovely and genuine. I enjoy his and his sister's music as well, it's nice to hear how close he is to her

how cool would be to have will as a friend, he's so talented (i'm also in love with him)

He's so cute! And cool as always!☺This was filmed so beautifully!

He's so lovely. A really multi-talented guy. 😊

This guy is a literal angel! 🤍

you're doing amazing william! such a talented actor and musician. so proud of u for using ur platform right, ur gonna make a change

i think i could listen to him talk for hours

he is so naturally charming and elegant. Love him

he's just so charming

didnt skip a second. will feels so genuine 💗 soso cute and wholesome

2:10 even in Heartstopper Tao and his mum are the only East Asian people in it. I didn't even see any East Asian extras.

him saying mitski as his dream collab please i would die

love the parts where will is just running around in slow motion hahahaha

ummm... He's got an incredible vibe. You can tell he will do incredible things in his future. And a south Londoner!! whoop whoop!!

Omg!!! He is out of this World how can someone be so handsome, smart, kind, warming, soft, coolest, talented? Definitely HE IS MY CRUSH❤🥰

He seams like someone I would love to hang out with on a Sunday home potluck brunch we would have tea, baozi and chill music and just chillax with a nice friend group 😊.

I love will so much and learning more about him is super cool. I hope someday him and Olivia make a visual album.

Will is such an amazing person and he plays such a funny and cool character, love him so much

Wow. Im very glad that I clicked on this video today. I feel more uplifted after watching this. Bloom into who you really are.

WILL BEING A MITSKI FAN MAKES SO MUCH SENSE I HOPE U COLLAB IN THE FUTURE

Kit Connor sure seems to enjoy running in the woods and chasing sticks that Will is throwing for him

WHAT I JUST REALISED HE'S THE ONE FROM HEARTSTOPPER HAHAH. I'm here for Wasia Project. They're amazing.

i still cant believe him, joe, kit and like everyone who plays in heartstopper is only a year older than me-

I love him so much! Love seeing AAPI rising in the media

such a star aura.... looking forward to see more acting from Will

This gives you such a lovely insight into Will's life and being. Great job and thanks for sharing! ☺💛 Will seems to have a wonderful personality, he's a truly beautiful person inside and outside.

wasia project is literally so good. can’t wait for more releases.

"No one can see my dancing" meanwhile in heartstopper.. hahah

Can't wait to see what Will and Olivia do next

"I hope this doesn't make the final cut" 😂 Love this interview!

God can I marry him already? He is so just so talented, sweet, thoughtful, well-spoken, intelligent, unique, fashionable, cool, charming and charismatic. And did I mention gorgeous? Being half-Asian too, I really appreciate how he understands the importance of representation. Thanks for this. ❤

He’s so beautiful! I need Mitski to collab with The Wasia Project ASAP

For starters I love Will and how compassionate he is towards everyone and everything (even the rain lol) also I didn’t know that was him in Wasia Project😭😭 the only album I’d listened to was how can I pretend (the one with the little boy and girl on the cover) and omg I love wasia even more now that I know😭😭

What a wonderful interview of Will, loved it a lot!

He is so cute! i love him so much including the full heartstopper cast :D

He seems really humble and kind hearted. ❤

This guy is a vibe both on and off screen!

wasia project should go on an international tour... if they want ;) we'd love to have them here in the US (sending love from california

will gao: my dancing will never be seen tao: yeah so about that-

what a LOVELY interview

Can we please get Kit Connor and Joe Locke as well? It would be absolutely amazing!! We are all craving more content and interviews from them! Thanks!

He !! Is so handsome !! ❤

i love it but somehow the subtitles come a bit later than the actual spoken words, i would love it if this could be changed 😅❤

love will and love the wasia project!! proud supporter of all their work

He’s gorgeous ❤ and brilliantly talented 😊

Kit was right this man is super cool

Thanks for the cool guy that is feature Will Gao seems cool and kind.

Will 😔❤️

A very talented young man with a great screen presence. Good fortune, Mr. Gao

Will is just so talented and amazing person...I could listen to his voice all day 😂 btw he looks so fine damn 🔥

i Love His Smile 😍

What a good, genuine soul.