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So-Young (SY) COO exercises options, now holds 69,229 shares

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So-Young International Inc. COO Li Gefei reported routine equity compensation activity. On June 15, 2026, Li exercised options to acquire 23,076 Class A ordinary shares at $0.01 per share, increasing direct holdings to 69,229 Class A ordinary shares, held in the form of ADSs. Separately, Li received a fully vested grant of 10,576 performance-based share options on May 13, 2026 at an exercise price of $0.01 per share.

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Insider Li Gefei
Role COO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Option (right to buy) 1,923 $0.01 $19.23
Exercise Option (right to buy) 21,153 $0.01 $211.53
Exercise Class A ordinary share, par value US$0.01 23,076 $0.01 $230.76
Grant/Award Option (right to buy) 10,576 $0.01 $105.76
Holdings After Transaction: Option (right to buy) — 0 shares (Direct, null); Class A ordinary share, par value US$0.01 — 69,229 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The Class A ordinary shares are held in the form of American depositary shares ("ADS"), 13 of which represent 10 class A ordinary shares of the issuer. Represent 23,076 Class A ordinary shares of the issuer received in the form of ADSs upon exercising of the 23,076 share options by the reporting person on June 15, 2026. The reporting person was granted 1,923 share options on February 1, 2025, which vested in full on the grant date. The reporting person was granted 28,846 share options on August 15, 2024. The option has fully vested in two installments of 19,231 on February 1, 2025 and 9,615 on August 1, 2025. The reporting person was granted 10,576 performance-based share options, which vested in full on May 13, 2026.
Options exercised into shares 23,076 Class A ordinary shares Exercised on June 15, 2026
Exercise price $0.01 per share For options exercised and granted
Shares held after exercise 69,229 Class A ordinary shares Direct holdings following June 15, 2026 transactions
New performance-based options 10,576 share options Granted and fully vested on May 13, 2026
Option expiration August 14, 2034 Expiration date for the reported options
ADS to share ratio 13 ADS = 10 Class A shares Structure of So-Young ADS holdings
American depositary shares financial
"The Class A ordinary shares are held in the form of American depositary shares ("ADS")"
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
performance-based share options financial
"The reporting person was granted 10,576 performance-based share options, which vested in full"
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
Class A ordinary shares financial
"Class A ordinary share, par value US$0.01"
Class A ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company that typically grants voting rights to shareholders, allowing them to have a say in important company decisions. They often come with priority in receiving dividends or profits, making them attractive to investors seeking influence and potential income. These shares help distinguish different levels of ownership and rights within a company's stock structure.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Li Gefei

(Last)(First)(Middle)
2/F, EAST TOWER, POLY PLAZA
NO. 66 XIANGBIN ROAD, CHAOYANG DISTRICT

(Street)
BEIJINGF4100012

(City)(State)(Zip)

CHINA

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
So-Young International Inc. [ SY ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
COO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/13/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A ordinary share, par value US$0.01(1)06/15/2026M23,076(2)A$0.0169,229D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Option (right to buy)$0.0106/15/2026M1,923 (3)08/14/2034Class A ordinary share, par value US$0.011,923$0.010(3)D
Option (right to buy)$0.0106/15/2026M21,153 (4)08/14/2034Class A ordinary share, par value US$0.0121,153$0.010(4)D
Option (right to buy)$0.0105/13/2026A10,576 (5)08/14/2034Class A ordinary share, par value US$0.0110,576$0.0110,576(5)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Class A ordinary shares are held in the form of American depositary shares ("ADS"), 13 of which represent 10 class A ordinary shares of the issuer.
2. Represent 23,076 Class A ordinary shares of the issuer received in the form of ADSs upon exercising of the 23,076 share options by the reporting person on June 15, 2026.
3. The reporting person was granted 1,923 share options on February 1, 2025, which vested in full on the grant date.
4. The reporting person was granted 28,846 share options on August 15, 2024. The option has fully vested in two installments of 19,231 on February 1, 2025 and 9,615 on August 1, 2025.
5. The reporting person was granted 10,576 performance-based share options, which vested in full on May 13, 2026.
/s/ Gefei Li06/15/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did So-Young (SY) COO Li Gefei report?

Li Gefei reported exercising options to acquire 23,076 Class A ordinary shares at $0.01 per share and receiving 10,576 performance-based share options. These transactions reflect routine equity compensation activity rather than open-market buying or selling of So-Young shares.

How many So-Young (SY) shares does COO Li Gefei hold after the Form 4 transactions?

After exercising options on June 15, 2026, Li Gefei holds 69,229 Class A ordinary shares directly. These shares are held in the form of American depositary shares, which each represent a fixed number of So-Young’s Class A ordinary shares.

What was the exercise price for the So-Young (SY) options exercised by the COO?

The options exercised by Li Gefei on June 15, 2026 had an exercise price of $0.01 per Class A ordinary share. This low exercise price is typical of employee stock options granted as part of long-term incentive compensation programs.

What new option grant did So-Young (SY) COO Li Gefei receive?

On May 13, 2026, Li Gefei received 10,576 performance-based share options with a $0.01 exercise price. According to the disclosure, these options vested in full on the grant date, making them immediately exercisable for So-Young Class A ordinary shares.

Were any of the So-Young (SY) COO’s transactions open-market buys or sales?

No open-market purchases or sales were reported. The Form 4 shows option exercises to acquire shares and a grant of performance-based options. These are compensation-related transactions, not discretionary market trades in So-Young’s shares.

How are So-Young (SY) Class A ordinary shares held by the COO structured?

Li Gefei’s Class A ordinary share holdings are in the form of American depositary shares. The disclosure states that 13 ADSs represent 10 Class A ordinary shares, providing a depositary-traded vehicle for the company’s underlying equity.