LayarHijau – Zhao Lusi has once again captured public attention after her appearance at a fashion brand event proved that her popularity remains strong despite ongoing controversies. The young actress, who rose to fame through Love Like the Galaxy (星汉灿烂) alongside Wu Lei and Hidden Love (偷偷藏不住) with Chen Zheyuan, was rushed to the hospital late last year. She later revealed that she had been suffering from depression and even experienced temporary loss of speech.
After a brief break, Zhao Lusi returned to work, but her relationship with her agency Galaxy Cool Entertainment quickly deteriorated. Her contract with the company does not expire until 2030, yet Zhao Lusi has publicly accused the agency of suppressing her. Despite her repeated statements on social media, she has not been able to terminate the contract, leaving her unable to take on new drama projects. For now, she relies on brand appearances and livestreams to maintain her presence in the industry.
Last month, Zhao Lusi shifted her focus from Weibo to Xiaohongshu, but that too sparked controversy. She claimed that her livestreams contained no paid promotions, presenting them instead as part of her role in agricultural support programs. Soon after, however, it was revealed that some of the products she promoted were linked to her friend’s company. Although authorities later confirmed that Zhao Lusi does hold the official title of Agricultural Support Ambassador, many still questioned the ethics of her actions. As a result, Zhao Lusi deleted her personal Weibo account with over 30 million followers and now concentrates on Xiaohongshu, where she has about 23 million fans, Upmedia reported.
Amid these controversies, Zhao Lusi made her first public appearance at Teenie Weenie’s “Qianjin Canelé” themed event in Xi’an. Dressed in a khaki jacket over a pink shirt and paired with a brown pleated skirt, she charmed fans with her signature sweet style. Her three-minute appearance was enough to fill six floors of a shopping mall with excited supporters. Topics related to her trended globally on Twitter, making Zhao Lusi the only Chinese actress to reach worldwide trending status nine times.
She also participated in the brand’s livestream, performing the viral Douyin choreography “柠檬叉Angel,” a dance created by the group Ningmengcha that combines the melodies of Angel and Bu De Bu Ai. Holding a rose in her hand, her graceful and expressive moves drew wide praise. Many netizens even compared her performance favorably against Bai Lu and other actresses who had previously danced to the same routine.
An emotional moment followed after the livestream, when Zhao Lusi was spotted wiping away tears backstage. Fans speculated that she was overwhelmed by the sight of such strong support, especially after enduring months of setbacks and controversies.
This appearance once again demonstrated that despite agency disputes and public scrutiny, Zhao Lusi remains one of China’s most influential rising stars with a remarkably loyal fanbase.
