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The Star
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Actress Eleanor Lee's former assistant admits to doctoring audio recording
Eleanor Lee in a video posted on her social media accounts on May 21. Photos: Eleanor Lee/Instagram A netizen claiming to be China-based Eleanor Lee's former assistant has admitted to editing the audio recording which got the Singaporean actress into trouble. Lee, 25, was in the news recently for allegedly making derogatory comments about the people of China. The daughter of local Taiwan-born TV host Quan Yifeng has denied making such remarks. But the incident has dealt a major blow to her burgeoning career in China, with her name removed from the cast list of an upcoming Chinese period drama, The Journey Of Legend . At 10am on May 21, a netizen posted an apology on Chinese social media platform Weibo, claiming to be Lee's former assistant Xiaopang. 'After being criticised and educated by the public security authorities, I realise that the malicious editing and fabrication of Ms Eleanor Lee's recording and other acts of spreading false information are suspected to be illegal and have caused serious reputational damage to her,' the netizen wrote. 'I am now making a clarification and solemnly apologising to Ms Lee. I have realised my mistakes and solemnly promise that I will never make them again.' The former assistant said he or she had served as Lee's assistant from 2017 to 2019, and was mainly responsible for work relating to her film and TV commitments. 'I felt I was not treated fairly when the job was terminated due to conflicts and disputes with the former company, so I privately recorded Lee before leaving the company,' the person wrote. There was said to be a failure to reach an agreement with the company on compensation from 2019 to 2024, and the former assistant claimed to have been blocked by the company's contact person. 'Therefore, in July 2024, I posted the edited recording in the contact groups of the company and fans, and also made up a lot of content under impulse.' The post was shared by Lee's agency on Weibo seven minutes later. It added that the incident was caused by a malicious rumour spread by a former assistant due to a personal dispute. The agency disclosed in another post that it had filed a police report at 11pm on May 12, and that Lee cooperated with the police investigation from that time until 5am on May 13. 'The person involved in the case was summoned by the police for questioning early morning on May 13 until 3pm,' the agency wrote. 'The person involved admitted that the audio circulated on the Internet was doctored.' The agency also posted a receipt for the case and wrote that Lee's team met staff at the Singapore embassy on May 15 on matters related to the case. Lee then appeared looking tired in a video clip posted to her social media accounts at 11am on May 21. She said she was 'born in Taiwan, China', and had returned at the age of 16 to study and live in China. 'My feelings and position on China have never wavered,' she said. 'I have always adhered to the one-China principle and it is absolutely impossible for me to say anything insulting China and the people of China.' – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Eleanor Lee saga: Former assistant admits to doctoring audio recording
Eleanor Lee in a video posted on her social media accounts on May 21. PHOTOS: ELEANORLEEX/INSTAGRAM SINGAPORE – A netizen claiming to be China-based Eleanor Lee's former assistant has admitted to editing the audio recording which got the Singaporean actress into trouble. Lee, 25, was in the news recently for allegedly making derogatory comments about the people of China. The daughter of local Taiwan-born TV host Quan Yifeng has denied making such remarks. But the incident has dealt a major blow to her burgeoning career in China, with her name removed from the cast list of an upcoming Chinese period drama, The Journey Of Legend. At 10am on May 21, a netizen posted an apology on Chinese social media platform Weibo, claiming to be Lee's former assistant Xiaopang. 'After being criticised and educated by the public security authorities, I realise that the malicious editing and fabrication of Ms Eleanor Lee's recording and other acts of spreading false information are suspected to be illegal and have caused serious reputational damage to her,' the netizen wrote. 'I am now making a clarification and solemnly apologising to Ms Lee. I have realised my mistakes and solemnly promise that I will never make them again.' The former assistant said he or she had served as Lee's assistant from 2017 to 2019, and was mainly responsible for work relating to her film and TV commitments. 'I felt I was not treated fairly when the job was terminated due to conflicts and disputes with the former company, so I privately recorded Lee before leaving the company,' the person wrote. There was said to be a failure to reach an agreement with the company on compensation from 2019 to 2024, and the former assistant claimed to have been blocked by the company's contact person. 'Therefore, in July 2024, I posted the edited recording in the contact groups of the company and fans, and also made up a lot of content under impulse.' The post was shared by Lee's agency on Weibo seven minutes later. It added that the incident was caused by a malicious rumour spread by a former assistant due to a personal dispute. The agency disclosed in another post that it had filed a police report at 11pm on May 12, and that Lee cooperated with the police investigation from that time until 5am on May 13. 'The person involved in the case was summoned by the police for questioning early morning on May 13 until 3pm,' the agency wrote. 'The person involved admitted that the audio circulated on the internet was doctored.' The agency also posted a receipt for the case and wrote that Lee's team met staff at the Singapore embassy on May 15 on matters related to the case. Lee then appeared looking tired in a video clip posted to her social media accounts at 11am on May 21. She said she was 'born in Taiwan, China', and had returned at the age of 16 to study and live in China. 'My feelings and position on China have never wavered,' she said. 'I have always adhered to the one-China principle and it is absolutely impossible for me to say anything insulting China and the people of China.' Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
New Paper
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Paper
Singapore actress Eleanor Lee accused online of insulting China, allegedly dropped from Chinese show
Home-grown actress Eleanor Lee has found herself in the middle of an online storm, with rumours accusing her of making derogatory comments about people in China. It is also claimed that the 25-year-old China-based star and daughter of local TV host Quan Yifeng has been removed from the cast list of an upcoming Chinese period drama, The Journey Of Legend, as a result. Lee's alleged remarks have also led to the delay of the airing of the show in early May, according to online speculation. Based on a novel by Malaysia-born author Woon Swee Oan, The Journey Of Legend also stars Chinese actor Cheng Yi and Chinese actress Gulnazar Bextiyar. Lee plays one of the main characters, Tang Fang. The show wrapped up filming in October 2024. The furore started when an anonymous netizen claiming to be Lee's former assistant recently released a poor-quality 31-second audio recording on Chinese social media platform Weibo. In the recording, which features a lot of background noise, a woman is heard saying she is "doing this not for fame, but for money" and that "most people in China are idiots". It is not confirmed if it is Lee's voice in the clip. A spokesperson for the Chinese agency which manages Lee told The Straits Times on May 9: "We are looking into the matter and will provide an update over the next two days." Lee's name is still listed on one of the pinned posts dated Oct 25, 2024, on The Journey Of Legend's Weibo account. Her name is missing on another pinned post dated April 9, but her scenes can still be seen in the accompanying video. According to Chinese-language daily Lianhe Zaobao, The Journey Of Legend has not announced its official premiere date, and that the early May release was only a rumour.
Straits Times
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Eleanor Lee denies making derogatory comments about Chinese people: 'This was definitely not what I said'
Eleanor Lee denies making derogatory comments about Chinese people: 'This was definitely not what I said' Lim Ruey Yan The Straits Times May 11, 2025 Home-grown actress Eleanor Lee has broken her silence on an online storm related to the release of an audio recording, denying that she had made derogatory comments about people in China. "I'm sorry to have caused so much controversy and taken up public resources," the 25-year-old China-based star wrote on her social media platforms, including Weibo, Instagram and Facebook, on May 10. "I was very shocked when I heard the recording. This was definitely not what I said." The furore began when a netizen claiming to be Lee's former assistant released in April a poor-quality audio recording that lasted about 30 seconds on Chinese social media platform Weibo. In the recording, which features a lot of background noise and some muffled words, a woman is heard saying she is "doing this not for fame, but for money" and that "most people in China are idiots". It is not confirmed if it is Lee's voice in the clip. The incident gained traction after the media in China and Taiwan reported on it in the past few days. Lee - whose parents are Taiwan-born Singapore TV host Quan Yifeng and her former husband, local actor Peter Yu - wrote in her post in Chinese: "I didn't come forward in the first instance because we are also sorting out the facts, hoping to give a satisfactory answer to people who care about me. I will use my own actions to prove my attitude, and welcome everyone to supervise me in the future." The Taiwan-born actress added in her statement that she was born in China and has spent nearly half her life in the country after moving there from Singapore at the age of 16. China views Taiwan as its own territory. She first gained prominence in China in 2015 after appearing in an Apple China commercial directed by award-winning Hong Kong film-maker Ann Hui. Lee then began to pursue acting in China and started studying at the prestigious Beijing Film Academy in 2017. She has starred in Chinese TV series such as Solaso Bistro (2017), My Poseidon (2019) and My Love, Enlighten Me (2020). She also featured in the Chinese movie The Enchanting Phantom (2020), a remake of the 1987 Hong Kong film A Chinese Ghost Story. She played beautiful ghost Nie Xiaoqian, who was portrayed by Taiwanese actress Joey Wong in the original classic. "I have received many opportunities and (much) assistance here, and have been able to shine in my favourite career," Lee wrote. "I am completely in love with and grateful for this land, and I will never waver in any of my stances on any issue related to China." Lee is starring in an upcoming Chinese period drama, The Journey Of Legend. However, there has been talk that she was removed from the cast list after her name did not appear on one of the pinned posts dated April 9 on the show's Weibo account. Based on a novel by Malaysia-born author Woon Swee Oan, The Journey Of Legend also stars Chinese actor Cheng Yi and Chinese actress Gulnazar Bextiyar. Lee plays one of the main characters, Tang Fang. It wrapped up filming in October 2024. The series has not announced its official premiere date, but some netizens speculated that its airing might be affected by Lee's alleged remarks. Lee also uploaded a statement by her agency in her post on May 10. It noted that some users on social media have maliciously spread false information about the actress, which seriously damaged her reputation. "Eleanor Lee has always respected and loved Chinese culture," the agency said. "For many years, she has been actively studying the Chinese language and taking part in Chinese film and TV productions, and is committed to promoting cultural exchanges." It stressed that the recording and other related content circulating online are fabricated and untrue. It also urged internet users to stop circulating them, adding that it will take legal action against those who continue to do so. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on: Share this article Show Comments
The Star
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
'I'm in love with China': Singapore actress Eleanor Lee denies making derogatory comments about Chinese people
There has been talk that Eleanor Lee was removed from the cast list of an upcoming Chinese period drama, The Journey Of Legend. -- PHOTO: ELEANOR LEE/WEIBO SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Home-grown actress Eleanor Lee has broken her silence on an online storm related to the release of an audio recording, denying that she had made derogatory comments about people in China. 'I'm sorry to have caused so much controversy and taken up public resources,' the 25-year-old China-based star wrote on her social media platforms, including Weibo, Instagram and Facebook, on May 10. 'I was very shocked when I heard the recording. This was definitely not what I said.' The furore began when a netizen claiming to be Lee's former assistant released in April a poor-quality audio recording that lasted about 30 seconds on Chinese social media platform Weibo. In the recording, which features a lot of background noise and some muffled words, a woman is heard saying she is 'doing this not for fame, but for money' and that 'most people in China are idiots'. It is not confirmed if it is Lee's voice in the clip. The incident gained traction after the media in China and Taiwan reported on it in the past few days. Lee – whose parents are Taiwan-born Singapore TV host Quan Yifeng and her former husband, local actor Peter Yu – wrote in her post in Chinese: 'I didn't come forward in the first instance because we are also sorting out the facts, hoping to give a satisfactory answer to people who care about me. I will use my own actions to prove my attitude, and welcome everyone to supervise me in the future.' The Taiwan-born actress added in her statement that she was born in China and has spent nearly half her life in the country after moving there from Singapore at the age of 16. China views Taiwan as its own territory. She first gained prominence in China in 2015 after appearing in an Apple China commercial directed by award-winning Hong Kong film-maker Ann Hui. Lee then began to pursue acting in China and started studying at the prestigious Beijing Film Academy in 2017. She has starred in Chinese TV series such as Solaso Bistro (2017), My Poseidon (2019) and My Love, Enlighten Me (2020). She also featured in the Chinese movie The Enchanting Phantom (2020), a remake of the 1987 Hong Kong film A Chinese Ghost Story. She played beautiful ghost Nie Xiaoqian, who was portrayed by Taiwanese actress Joey Wong in the original classic. 'I have received many opportunities and (much) assistance here, and have been able to shine in my favourite career,' Lee wrote. 'I am completely in love with and grateful for this land, and I will never waver in any of my stances on any issue related to China.' Lee is starring in an upcoming Chinese period drama, The Journey Of Legend. However, there has been talk that she was removed from the cast list after her name did not appear on one of the pinned posts dated April 9 on the show's Weibo account. Based on a novel by Malaysia-born author Woon Swee Oan, The Journey Of Legend also stars Chinese actor Cheng Yi and Chinese actress Gulnazar Bextiyar. Lee plays one of the main characters, Tang Fang. It wrapped up filming in October 2024. The series has not announced its official premiere date, but some netizens speculated that its airing might be affected by Lee's alleged remarks. Lee also uploaded a statement by her agency in her post on May 10. It noted that some users on social media have maliciously spread false information about the actress, which seriously damaged her reputation. 'Eleanor Lee has always respected and loved Chinese culture,' the agency said. 'For many years, she has been actively studying the Chinese language and taking part in Chinese film and TV productions, and is committed to promoting cultural exchanges.' It stressed that the recording and other related content circulating online are fabricated and untrue. It also urged internet users to stop circulating them, adding that it will take legal action against those who continue to do so. - The Straits Times/ANN
