LayarHijau – Chinese actress Song Zu’er (宋祖兒) has become the center of public attention once again, but this time not for her acting achievements. The 27-year-old star, who began her career as a child actress, has drawn concern from netizens due to her extremely thin physical appearance that resembles a “paper-thin figure.”
Filming New Drama with Concerning Appearance
Song Zu’er is currently working on her latest drama titled “Wishing You Eternal Happiness” (表妹萬福). In behind-the-scenes photos that have circulated, the actress who was previously embroiled in a tax evasion scandal appears extremely thin with protruding collarbones and legs as thin as bamboo sticks.
The drama, adapted from Peng Lai Ke’s novel of the same name, tells the story of Zhen Jia Fu, played by Song Zu’er. In the storyline, the female protagonist is reincarnated after becoming a political victim in her previous life and decides to marry her gentle and forgiving eldest cousin Pei You An (played by Chen Xin Hai), whom she considers a reliable partner.
Extreme Dieting for Roles
It is known that Song Zu’er has extremely high standards for herself. For her role in the drama “The Prisoner of Beauty” (折腰), she willingly lost 10 kilograms to portray the “fragile” character of Xiao Qiao.
Now for the drama “Wishing You Eternal Happiness” (表妹萬福), which requires her to wear layered Ming Dynasty costumes, Song Zu’er has adopted an extreme diet method of “fasting for three days to lose 9 kilograms” to avoid looking fat on camera and to fit the character of the reincarnated female protagonist who is “delicate yet aware.”
Fans speculate that her current weight may not even reach 40 kilograms.
Alarming Daily Diet Habits
Song Zu’er once said, “The camera adds 10 kilograms, reality makes you look like a ghost.” She also revealed that “out of 365 days in a year, 360 days are spent dieting,” with daily practices including fasting, eating only one apple for main meals, and replacing staple foods with low-calorie yogurt and dried vegetables.
Fan and Netizen Reactions
Song Zu’er’s weight loss methods have left many fans heartbroken, with comments such as:
“Health should come first” “Previously criticized for a swollen face, now criticized for being too thin” “Don’t be too harsh on female celebrities”
Other netizens stated that Song Zu’er has lost her appeal due to being too thin, with legs like twigs and an emaciated body. They prefer her previous image that was full of vitality and youthful energy.
Comeback After Controversy
Song Zu’er experienced a difficult period after being involved in a tax evasion scandal that got her “blocked” for a year. However, she successfully made a comeback this year through the costume drama “The Prisoner of Beauty” (折腰) and the fantasy drama “The Demon Hunter’s Romance” (無憂渡).
Despite her career being back on track, Song Zu’er’s decision to maintain such an extremely low weight for her roles raises concerns about the long-term impact on her health.
Sources: World Journal, Sohu Entertainment
