To understand Meizu Chan, one must first understand the unique position Meizu held in the Chinese tech landscape. Founded by Jack Wong, Meizu began as a manufacturer of high-quality MP3 players, earning a reputation for audiophile-grade hardware. When the company pivoted to smartphones around 2009 and 2010, they brought with them a community of passionate, tech-savvy fans (known as "K users" or "Mei You").