Several popular Chinese drama couples who created hit series together have courted controversy after showing signs of strained relationships in real life, disappointing fans who once championed their on-screen chemistry.
Dylan Wang allegedly distances himself from Esther Yu
According to Sina, Dylan Wang held a concert in Macao in mid-January but attracted controversy after removing the title of Love between fairy and devil since its introduction. The drama is widely considered one of the most important projects of his career and the series that significantly increased his popularity alongside co-star Esther Yu.
The move has led many fans to speculate that Wang no longer wishes to be associated with Yu. Recently, the actor also filed lawsuits against several social media accounts accused of defaming him, some of which reportedly belong to Esther Yu’s fans.
Rumors of tensions between the two stars have been circulating in Chinese entertainment circles for years. Despite their rise to A-list status following the success of Love between fairy and devil and fans hope their on-screen romance becomes real, Observers noted that Wang often appeared to ignore Yu during joint public appearances.
The controversy escalated when Wang invited Zhao Lusi, who has reportedly been involved in disputes with Yu, to perform as a guest at his concert. Critics accused him of “taking sides,” While others expressed disappointment that he seemed to downplay the drama that brought him fame.
Cheng Yi loses 60,000 followers after fan event controversy
In 2020, Cheng Yi and Crystal Yuan gained huge popularity through the historical drama Love and Redemption. Their success led to a fan meeting event titled Yun Ge Night. However, the event quickly became controversial when Cheng reportedly avoided eye contact with Yuan during the gathering. The two actors kept aloof and barely interacted, despite being the main protagonists of the drama. Fans criticized Cheng’s distant attitude, calling it unprofessional.
One viewer commented that the problem wasn’t the lack of romantic interaction but rather Cheng’s overall behavior during the event. Many fans believed that actors should maintain professionalism on stage, especially when audiences pay to see the characters they admire.
The reaction was severe. Cheng reportedly lost 60,000 followers overnight, and the event received extremely low ratings on Douban, scoring just 2.1 points, with 94% of reviewers giving it one star.
Young actors Bian Cheng and Ren Min attracted attention for their supporting roles Serenade of peaceful joydepicting a tragic relationship that resonated strongly with audiences. Due to their popularity, they were invited to participate in a live broadcast to discuss their roles.
However, the broadcast quickly sparked outrage after Bian repeatedly interrupted Ren and made remarks that viewers deemed disrespectful. The actor reportedly commented that Ren had smelly feet and criticized her appearance, putting her in an uncomfortable situation in front of a large audience.
When Ren talked about his ideal romantic type, Bian responded by saying that he would try not to become her ideal partner. He also commented that she was not particularly beautiful or tall and stated that he would only be willing to deal with her as a senior colleague, not as a romantic partner.
The remarks sparked widespread criticism, with viewers accusing Bian of having low emotional intelligence and lacking basic courtesy. The controversy has led fans who once supported the pair to lose interest in seeing them work together again. Bian later publicly apologized, while Ren defended him by saying that he simply lacked communication experience and that he would mature over time.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
