Chinese actress Ju Jingyi, often dubbed the “4,000-year-old beauty,” has once again found herself at the center of online debate, this time over her shoulder proportions following her appearance at the 2025 Harper’s Bazaar Jewelry Awards held on December 22.
Ju Jingyi attended the event as a brand ambassador, wearing a Haute Couture pleated dress from Belgian designer Peet Dullaert’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, in an ice blue shade. She completed the look with a Fred Chance Infinie necklace adorned with blue zircon stones, earning praise for her ethereal style and facial imagery.
While many fans admired Ju Jingyi’s appearance, a notable portion of netizens focused on her shoulders, criticizing them as “square,” “unnaturally wide,” and “masculine.” On Weibo, several comments described her full-figured silhouette as disproportionate, despite acknowledging her delicate facial features.
- Her face is beautiful, but her full body shots look weird.
- She is too thin and the shoulder-arm relationship seems wrong.
Videos and photos from the event further escalated the discussion, with some users saying that his shoulder muscles appeared unusually prominent and stiff during the movement.
The controversy didn’t emerge overnight. Ju Jingyi has faced similar criticism since 2024, with online forums repeatedly analyzing changes in the shape of his shoulders. Some extreme comments likened her silhouette to “a double-door refrigerator,” while others said her shoulder blades formed an “M-shape,” calling the look “distorted.”
Speculation has also surfaced regarding intense fitness routines or even cosmetic procedures, including unverified rumors about shoulder fillers or surgical enhancements. However, no medical evidence or official confirmation supports these claims.
In response, many fans and observers strongly objected, pointing out the double standards applied to female celebrities.
“Why aren’t male celebrities criticized for beer bellies, but women’s shoulders are analyzed this way?” one commenter wrote.
Some netizens revisited previous photos of Ju Jingyi, noting that her shoulders were once narrower and sloped, which made her head appear larger in proportion. As his image evolved, his shoulders appeared broader and more defined, creating what some viewers now perceive as unbalanced while others argue that the change improved his overall proportions and stage presence.
Sources: QQ, Weibo
