In recent days, Chinese popular actress Zhao Lusi has been making headlines due to her disputes with the management agency, sparking a frenzy online. She has been actively engaging with fans through live streams and frequently trending on Weibo. Recently, she dropped a bombshell by announcing the deletion of her Weibo account with over 31.22 million followers, leaving fans shocked and heartbroken.
Zhao Lusi rose to fame in recent years for her performances in dramas like “The Brilliant Starry Sky,” “Can’t Hide,” and “Pearl Curtain, Jade Screen,” elevating her status to a top-tier actress. At the end of 2024, she collapsed due to overwork and revealed on Weibo that she had been bullied by her former boss. She also exposed a contractual dispute with her management agency, “Galaxy Cool Entertainment,” accusing them of exploitation. Details such as a binding 15-year contract, a high 70% cut, a sky-high breach penalty of 400 million RMB, and even a deduction of 2.05 million RMB for being sick and unable to work were shocking revelations.
Feeling sidelined by the management agency and unable to terminate the contract, Zhao Lusi took to social media to express her frustration: “I don’t need your blacklist, I quit!” She publicly tore apart what netizens dubbed the “selling-your-soul contract” with “Galaxy Cool Entertainment.”
As the storm raged on, Zhao Lusi suddenly announced the deletion of her Weibo account with over 31.22 million followers, causing a stir among fans. However, in her final post, she revealed that she was a “Gold V Certified User,” a “VIP User,” and the account deletion would have a 15-day cooling-off period that required professional handling. She expressed her astonishment but clarified that the decision was not impulsive; it was carefully considered after communicating with all brand partners.
Speculation arose linking this move to Zhao Lusi’s recent controversy in supporting agricultural products on Weibo. She faced backlash for promoting products from small farmers while being accused of secretly advertising for a friend’s company. Despite official clarification of her role as an “agricultural ambassador,” the online rumors persisted, leading her to feel disillusioned.
On the 17th, Zhao Lusi announced her decision to abstain from future participation in events like fashion weeks, citing exhaustion in everything she does. She emphasized that any defamation would be addressed through legal means rather than relying on social media platforms to speak out.