According to Sohu, the incident occurred late on March 12, when Wang Herun’s verified account left a harsh comment under a blogger’s post discussing the drama. The next road (provisional title). The comment reportedly read: “Too bloated, too silly, and there really is no elegance in a historic beauty.”
The remark, believed to be directed at Wang Yuwen’s style of period drama, quickly spread on social media and topped trending searches on Weibo. The situation triggered intense backlash, with many netizens criticizing Wang Herun for allegedly publicly belittling a fellow actress.
Some online users speculated that he might have posted the comment from a secondary account, but he mistakenly used the verified one instead. As the controversy grew, past scandals involving Wang Herun also came into question.
Many netizens recalled an incident in 2017 in which Wang Herun was accused of making excessive demands on a movie set. At the time, according to reports, the actress had asked the crew to carry around 140 boxes of bottled mineral water for a bathroom scene that only appeared briefly on screen. The request reportedly had to be fulfilled manually by staff. The incident angered the public and led to her being taunted online with the nickname “the diva of mineral water”.
Following the latest controversy, Wang Herun and his studio issued an apology, addressing the situation and apologizing to Wang Yuwen. The actress explained that she did not post the comment, claiming that a staff member had logged into her account and left the inappropriate message.
Despite the explanation, many online users remain skeptical, with some wondering whether the incident was a publicity tactic designed to gain attention.
Born in 1994, Wang Herun has appeared in several major Chinese dramas, including: History of Yanxi Palace, The legend of Fuyao, The Story of Minglan, The longest day in Chang’an, Great, we can’t be sad, Harbin 1944.
However, despite his appearances in high-profile productions, many viewers believe that his career has remained relatively low-key and devoid of leading roles. The controversy continues to generate heated discussions online as fans and netizens debate the authenticity of his explanation.
Sources: K14
