LayarHijau— The Chinese entertainment industry has been rocked by a new scandal involving a feud between two actresses. On Friday (July 4, 2026), a private audio recording allegedly belonging to short-drama actress Guo Yuxin was leaked online. In the recording, whose authenticity has yet to be confirmed, the person suspected to be Guo can be heard complaining and taking subtle digs at actress Zhou Ye regarding their recent “matching outfits” clash involving the luxury brand Dior.
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The controversial remarks, in which the speaker questions “who is really riding whose coattails,” immediately sparked trending topics and fueled the ongoing debate on social media.
The Origin of the Matching Outfit Clash
The feud stems from a series of events between late 2025 and early 2026. Zhou Ye, a Brand Ambassador for Dior, was the first to wear the brand’s outfit to an event. Shortly after, Guo Yuxin appeared at a different event wearing the exact same look.
Due to their different styling choices, netizens immediately began comparing the two. The majority of public opinion at the time labeled Guo Yuxin as the one “clout-chasing” or fishing for attention by riding on Zhou Ye’s coattails, which led to Guo facing heavy backlash from netizens.
Key Revelations from the Allegedly Leaked Audio
In the circulating transcript, the speaker sounds frustrated and pushes back against the allegations that she is the one clout-chasing. Here are the key controversial remarks translated from the recording:
Mutual Clout-Chasing: The speaker questions the circulating narrative, saying, “I basically helped her break into the mainstream for free, without getting a single dime out of it. And it’s not even clear who is helping out whom here.”
Allegations of Trend Manipulation: She suspects that the trending searches comparing them were deliberately manipulated. “Otherwise, why would she suddenly use me to trend on the hot search for exposure? I scratch her back by attending the event…”
Bringing Up Li Bingbing’s ‘Backing’: The individual specifically hints that Zhou Ye has good resources because she is backed by industry insiders. “Only because of the people backing her can anyone say she ‘has connections,’ alright? Isn’t she backed by someone? Who is she mixed up with anyway? Is it Bingbing?”
Claiming the Upper Hand: “I’m telling you, it’s really hard to say who is leeching clout off of whom. Their hands are forced. She doesn’t even have any hype of her own.”
A Stark Contrast to Her Public Image
The leak has ignited a secondary backlash because it contradicts the image Guo Yuxin has carefully built over the years. In various livestreams and public appearances, Guo has frequently urged her fans to “not tear each other down” and emphasized that “every girl has her own struggles.” Her seemingly calm and neutral public persona has now been shattered, leading many netizens to accuse her of being hypocritical and “two-faced,” revealing an allegedly competitive and resentful side behind the scenes.
Public Reaction: Zhou Ye Deemed an Innocent Victim
The majority of netizens have expressed sympathy for Zhou Ye. Many point out that the vast difference in industry status, popularity, and resources between Zhou Ye (a film and long-drama actress, as well as a luxury brand ambassador) and Guo Yuxin (a short-drama actress) makes it illogical for Zhou Ye to need to clout-chase off Guo.
Hashtags such as “Zhou Ye Has Done Nothing Wrong” and “Sympathy for Zhou Ye” quickly topped the trending charts. Fans and the general public note that Zhou Ye has never mentioned Guo Yuxin’s name in public, has not been involved in any PR stunts, and is currently busy filming on location. Zhou Ye is widely seen as a victim caught in the crossfire of a drama she didn’t create.
Alleged ‘Inside Job’ and Privacy Concerns
On the flip side, a small minority of netizens have defended Guo Yuxin by questioning the authenticity of the audio. There are suspicions that the recording has been heavily edited to twist the context. Furthermore, many are raising concerns about privacy. Guo Yuxin is reportedly in a contract dispute with her former agency, leading to strong suspicions that the leak of this private conversation is an “inside job” or a backstab by someone close to her.
The severe privacy violation of being secretly recorded and distributed without consent has been largely overshadowed by the emotional mob mentality on social media.
Appendix: Transcript of the Circulating Audio Recording (Note: This transcript is a direct translation from the circulating audio recording. Its authenticity has not been independently verified.)
(Alleged) Guo Yuxin: Voting closes in three hours, and then they’ll announce it. It’ll most likely be 50,000.
Staff: What do you mean “most likely”?
Staff: It’s been decided.
(Alleged) Guo Yuxin: We already asked, and they aren’t going to give us any special treatment. No cover story. It just means it’ll be featured on the inside pages of their magazine for the event. Fans will buy it up. For example, if you’re on the inside pages with photos of your event… the fan club will go out and buy it. Anyway, we were still too slow.
(Alleged) Guo Yuxin: Forget it. Who is that… Lusi?
Staff: Yeah, Lusi.
(Alleged) Guo Yuxin: Oh, so for that event, it’s her and… and Zhou Ye. What’s the deal with a whole bunch of KOLs pushing this all at once anyway?
Staff: What do you mean by KOLs? You mean they’re over there manipulating the comments?
(Alleged) Guo Yuxin: I basically helped her break into the mainstream for free, without getting a single dime out of it. And it’s not even clear who is helping out whom here. Otherwise, why would she suddenly use me to trend on the hot search for exposure? I scratch her back by attending the event… Only because of the people backing her can anyone say she “has connections,” alright? Isn’t she backed by someone? Who is she mixed up with anyway? Is it Bingbing?
Staff: Exactly.
(Alleged) Guo Yuxin: I’m telling you, it’s really hard to say who is leeching clout off of whom. Their hands are forced. She doesn’t even have any hype of her own.
(Alleged) Guo Yuxin: Right? So I’m not going to keep doing them any favors.
