Once acclaimed as the most beautiful and promising after the 2000s “little flower” actress in China, Hu Lian Xin’s fast-rising career came to an abrupt halt after an alleged leak of private videos rocked China’s entertainment industry.
Born in 2000, Hu Lian Xin was widely nicknamed the “C-entertainment’s Kim Ji Won”, praised for her pure images, elegant aura and acting ability who stood out among his peers. Despite only entering the industry a few years ago, she has quickly become a favorite among directors and producers, earning labels such as “the new generation jade actress” AND “a rare gem in serious drama.”
His biggest breakthrough came in 2022 with the role of Feng Yue A journey that lasts a lifetimewhich earned her a nomination for Best New Actress and placed her firmly among the most promising actresses in China after the 2000s. From there her career skyrocketed. She has secured roles in high profile productions such as The Chinatown Detective, Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red Moon Pact together with Yang Mi, and The journey of the young brewmaster. The luxury fashion house Dior also selected her for collaborations and she was voted in The 4 most beautiful actresses of the 2000s in China.
However, at the height of his success, it all came together in just one night.
Chinese social media exploded after a nearly 20-minute graphic video, allegedly showing Hu Lian Intimate private settingquickly spread online. The scope and impact of the leak immediately drew comparisons to the infamous Edison Chen scandal of 2008. Although Chinese authorities would act quickly to remove and limit the circulation of the video, the damage to Hu Lian Xin’s public image was already irreversible.
The actress was carefully cultivated “pure and innocent” the personality collapsed almost instantly. Her social media accounts have been flooded with harsh criticism, with some netizens openly calling for her to do so retire from the world of entertainment OR retire completely.
Adding to the controversy, just hours before the scandal broke, Hu Lian Xin posted behind-the-scenes photos of a kidnapping scene she filmed, accompanied by a cryptic caption: “I hope that the girls who are in their darkest moments, the most desperate victims, will be saved by justice.” The timing has led many to speculate that he may have been aware of the impending crisis.
Attention soon turned to identifying the man in the video. Chinese netizens and media have speculated about two figures previously linked to Hu Lian Xin: Huan Yan Luo Rong and Yu Shi. Huan Yan Luo Rong, who was photographed acting intimate with the actress in September 2023, quickly denied involvement by posting photos of his tattoo-covered body, pointing out that the man in the video had no such marks. He has remained silent, however, regarding his current relationship with Hu Lian Xin.
Yu Shi, meanwhile, appeared largely unaffected by the scandal and continued to film and promote new projects. Online rumors suggested complicated relationships and even speculated about powerful forces behind the video’s release, but no claims have been proven.
Afterwards, Hu Lian Xin disappeared from public view, with all his entertainment activities frozen indefinitely. Her management company, which was previously credited with fueling her rapid rise over five years, chose not to defend her publicly and quietly ended their partnership. Insiders noted that previous personal disputes, including smoking in public, high-profile dating rumors and allegations of third-party affairs, had already taken a toll on the relationship.
At the end of May 2024, Hu Lian Xin attempted to a I return in a low tone with a new short hair look and a softer image. The effort failed to gain traction. She was removed from industry support “little post-2000s flower” lists, lost access to key scripts and assets, and was abandoned by brands and production teams.
From being labeled as future pillar of C-entertainment to virtually disappearing from the industry, Hu Lian Xin’s downfall stands as a stark reminder of this ruthless nature of Chinese entertainment– where a single personal scandal can erase years of success overnight.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
