Self-proclaimed as a “diligent and hardworking singer-dancer actress,” mainland Chinese star Wu Xuanyi sparked an online frenzy on May 15 when she posted a job-seeking message on social media platforms.
Born in 1995 in Haikou, Hainan Province, Wu Xuan Yi made her debut in 2016 and was a member of the South Korean girl group “WJSN” (Cosmic Girls). In 2018, she participated in the Chinese idol girl group competition reality show “Produce 101,” where she finished second and joined the Chinese girl group “Rocket Girls 101,” currently under “Yuehua Entertainment.”
Currently filming the variety show “Sisters Who Make Waves 6,” Wu Xuan Yi took to social media on the night of May 15, writing: “Seeking a job online, I am Wu Xuan Yi, known in showbiz as Wu Meili, a diligent and hardworking singer-dancer actress. Directors, please take a look at me. I am hardworking and reliable, drama scripts, please come quickly.”
The post caused a stir online, with mixed reactions from netizens regarding her job-seeking message. Some fans supported her emphasis on being “hardworking and reliable,” while others questioned if she was genuinely intending to transition. There were also jests, with comments like, “Is this her prelude to a career comeback?”
According to reports in Chinese media, Wu Xuan Yi’s career has seemingly hit some obstacles in recent years, with rumors of setbacks in her projects and a decline in her works’ popularity, leading to fluctuating fan support. Hence, some speculate that Wu Xuan Yi may be hinting at new projects in the works or using this tactic to garner attention and seek more acting opportunities.
Given that Wu Xuan Yi described herself as “reliable,” some interpret her statement as conveying anxiety and desire. Speculations suggest that her late-night search for scripts could be a “testing the waters” move in her new career positioning. In today’s highly competitive entertainment industry, every detail has the potential to become a hot topic, and Wu Xuan Yi’s actions have not gone unnoticed.