Chinese actress Bai Lu has sparked a heated online discussion after confronting alleged sasaeng fans who reportedly followed her vehicle from the airport during a private show. Footage of the roadside standoff spread quickly on social media, pushing related keywords to the top of trending searches.
Bai Lu, who has consolidated his popularity in recent years with hit dramas such as Unique , Feudand the recent noteworthy Discover: Jadewindhe was reportedly followed by a suspicious vehicle shortly after leaving the airport.
According to the footage circulated, the actress appeared visibly distressed as the car continued to follow her. At one point, she suddenly stopped on the side of the road, got out of her vehicle and attempted to confront the people involved. Witnesses described his expression as clearly angry and frustrated as he looked around in an attempt to identify his pursuers. Unable to locate them, she eventually returned to her car. Observers noted that she forcefully threw the scarf when she came back inside, a gesture that many fans interpreted as a release of pent-up anger and exhaustion.
The topic “Bai Lu gets out of the car to catch sasaeng” it quickly climbed the trending charts on Weibo. Netizens overwhelmingly condemned the invasive behavior, stressing that such actions cannot be justified as fan enthusiasm. Comments like “Sasaeng are not fans,” “Following someone’s car is illegal” AND “Respect the private lives of artists” dominated the discussion threads.
Following the incident, Bai Lu’s studio promptly released an official statement condemning the alleged illegal stalking, stalking and unauthorized filming during his private show. The agency stressed that such behavior constitutes a serious invasion of privacy and poses significant risks to personal and road safety. They announced that legal action remains under consideration and called for an immediate cessation of infringing acts, as well as the deletion of any illegally obtained footage. The company also promised to strengthen security measures in the future.
Producer Yu Zheng, who manages Bai Lu, addressed the issue himself in the comments section. He revealed that the people involved were two minors aged 12 and 13 and that their parents had been contacted. While acknowledging the young age of those involved, Yu Zheng said he personally favors handling the matter seriously, even if final decisions regarding sanctions will fall under the jurisdiction of the police. For now, he stressed that the priority is to ensure the actress receives adequate rest and emotional support.
The incident has once again reignited the debate over sasaeng culture and celebrity privacy in the Chinese entertainment industry. Even as stars like Bai Lu continue to enjoy enormous popularity, the darker side of the fandom, including stalking and invasive tracking, remains a persistent concern.
As public support continues to pour in, many hope that tougher measures will be implemented in the future to protect artists from such harassment.
Sources: SETN, Weibo, Studio statement
