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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Zhao Lusi's C-drama rival Esther Yu's agency try to ruin her career with a fake seal sneak campaign? Here's what we know
Zhao Lusi found herself at the center of one of China's biggest celebrity scandals when allegations erupted that she had forged a government seal and falsely claimed the title of "ambassador supporting farmers." The controversy, which drew in nearly 200 million netizens, quickly took a darker turn as whispers pointed toward Esther Yu - Zhao's long-rumoured rival - with many suspecting the smear campaign was orchestrated to tarnish her name. The rivalry between Zhao Lusi and Esther Yu has been a constant point of comparison in the entertainment industry, as both are part of the post-95 generation of rising stars who made their mark through hit historical and romantic dramas. But within just 24 hours, the storm shifted. Authorities confirmed that the seal was authentic, clearing Zhao of wrongdoing. What initially seemed like a career-ending scandal began to unravel as something far more sinister: a deliberate attempt to destroy her reputation. Esther Yu's shadow looms large At the heart of the conspiracy talk was Qianjiang Video, the outlet that fanned the flames with a viral video accusing Zhao of fraud. The company has ties to Yuehua Entertainment, Esther Yu's agency, and a history of posting negative coverage about Zhao while relentlessly promoting Yu, even during her weaker projects. For many, it was no coincidence. Forced into silence Despite her attempts to clarify that the "ambassador" title belonged to her company, not herself, Zhao was drowned under a tidal wave of online hate. On August 13, she permanently deleted her Weibo account - a shocking move fans saw as proof that her rivals had succeeded, at least in silencing her voice. Imagine even official Chinese news recognizes that the fandom spreading fake news about Lusi's 'Agricultural Ambassador' seal is fake. That's so embarrassing😭 The backlash backfires Then came the reversal. Mainstream Chinese media and farmers from Shaanxi province - the very farmers Zhao had promoted - defended her integrity. Farmers verified that their crops had suffered hail damage and low sales, and they praised Zhao for increasing visibility. Netizens switched abruptly, debating whether Zhao was the villain or the victim of a merciless industrial takedown. While risks remain due to her management disputes, Zhao Lusi now stands in the public eye as both survivor and scapegoat, with many seeing her as a celebrity who endured sabotage for doing good. But the result is clear: Zhao Lusi's rivalry with Esther Yu has now turned into open conflict, and this scandal might just be the start of an even bigger fight between the two stars.
Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Esther Yu and management part ways amicably
7 Aug - Huace Film & TV has recently dismissed the notion of a contract termination issue between them and their artiste Esther Yu (aka Yu Shuxin), after she removed her business contact email from her Weibo bio. Admitting that they have parted ways, the company clarified that it was an amicable separation after the contract expired. "The contract expired and the collaboration ended at the end of 2024. It was not a contract termination. Esther and the company have been together for eight years, growing side by side. We wish her all the best in the future!" the company stated. Esther began her collaboration with Huace in 2017, signing a seven-year contract. Due to the success of "Love Between Fairy and Devil", the contract was briefly extended. Both parties chose not to renew following the end of the contract. The amicable end received praise from netizens, amid the conflict between Zhao Lusi and her management, Yinhekuyu Media. (Photo Source: Esther IG, Zhao Lusi IG)
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Esther Yu's camp asks fans to calm down over rude behaviour
31 Jul - Esther Yu's management recently found themselves having to release a statement reminding her fans to remain rational, following several instances of their unruly behaviour online. The whole issue sparked after Esther's fans lashed out at her studio, accusing it of being "negligent" in managing her career, and focused their rage especially on her manager Li Jing. They claimed that her studio has failed to secure top-tier opportunities like global endorsement deals. In one instance, her fans even went to the social media account of Esther's sponsored watch brand to call her the "first Chinese spokesperson" of the brand, only to be corrected by others who pointed out that the late actress Barbie Hsu was actually the first. Angered by the fact-check, some of these fans left rude comments like, "Why mention her when she is already dead?", sparking anger among many. As the situation escalated, Esther's studio released a statement on Weibo, stating that they have read all the concerns, and that they have the same goal as the fans. "We will strive to secure the resources that she deserves and increase the number of liaisons as soon as possible to expedite the process," her management said. At the same time, they remind fans to remain rational, stating that fans' extreme behaviour online may violate the law. (Photo Source: Esther IG, Meteor Garden Fanpage IG)
