Xue Zhiqian revealed his personal future plans, stating that he intends to retire in six years and then move behind the scenes, hoping that original singers will take over by then. This statement currently represents his personal plan and cannot yet be regarded as a confirmed exit arrangement. The remarks came from his recent interview while recording the variety show "Music Fate Plan 3." In the program, he lamented how quickly time flies, mentioning, "I'm already 44 years old now; I have only six years left until retirement."
The starting point for the "six years" timeline remains unclear, as does the specific scope of the "retirement" he mentioned. Whether Xue Zhiqian will focus on songwriting, production, or other areas after moving behind the scenes still requires further clarification. According to reports from various media outlets, his main emphasis was on "seeing more original musicians step up to take the baton before he retreats behind the scenes," rather than completely leaving the music industry. Among fans, there is an interpretation that this so-called retirement might mean no more large-scale tours, while he may continue to release songs or participate in smaller events.
This is not the first time Xue Zhiqian has mentioned a retirement timeline. He previously revealed during a live stream that he hoped to retire around the age of 50, which many fans at the time thought was just a joke. His recent public discussion of this topic on a show has led outsiders to take this plan more seriously. Currently, he is still busy with his "King of Beasts" tour. When fans in Xiamen cheered for him to "sing until he's 100," he responded that he would "do his best." As for whether this plan will be further clarified or adjusted in the future, there is no additional official information available for confirmation.