Concerns over Dilraba Dilmurat’s physical condition have increased in recent days, especially after her agency confirmed that she had been battling the flu since early September two months ago with no sign of recovery. According to a report from Sohu, the situation is much worse than publicly acknowledged. Dilraba has reportedly suffered from a persistent throat infection for over a month, accompanied by a chronic cough, a hoarse voice and a complexion so pale that her thin blood vessels are visible through her skin. On set, he is said to constantly rely on cooling fever patches to get through filming.
His condition worsened to the point that it could no longer be hidden, prompting his management company, Jay Walk Studio, to go public in hopes of calming growing public concern.
As the health crisis evolved, speculation about the causes of Dilraba’s exhaustion quickly spread in Chinese entertainment circles. Beyond a busy Asia-to-Europe schedule and alleged overwork by his agency, often without the support of a personal assistant, some insiders point to more personal struggles. Dilraba is said to still be suffering from the long-term physical effects of the secret birth. With no adequate recovery time after giving birth, she allegedly rushed to regain her figure and return to a high-intensity workload to prevent the public from finding out about the child she would have with actor Johnny Huang.
This theory gained traction due to a mysterious disruption in June 2022, when Dilraba disappeared from the public eye. Despite having more than 30 endorsement contracts, he did not film any dramas and did not attend any events. She also underwent a dramatic wardrobe change, from tight, sexy dresses to oversized, fully-covering coats, adding fuel to rumors that she had quietly given birth during this period. Netizens have long speculated that Dilraba and Johnny Huang have been secretly dating since they were co-stars Designer of love in 2020, citing multiple instances of “dating evidence.” However, both parties have remained silent on the nature of their relationship.
Currently, neither Dilraba nor her team have addressed claims that her health issues stem from post-pregnancy complications. Her fans, however, rushed to her defense, dismissing the rumors and accusing opportunists of exploiting her health crisis to spread unfounded gossip.
Public sentiment toward Johnny Huang remains mixed. Many of Dilraba’s fans oppose him as a romantic encounter, citing her past controversies, including alleged domestic violence, leaked explicit photos and an unstable personal life. In contrast, Dilraba is one of the most prominent female stars of post-1990s China, known for maintaining a clean public image.
Adding to the speculation, on February 20, a social media user shared footage of Johnny Huang vacationing on Phu Quoc island with an unknown woman. Fans immediately assumed he wasn’t from the entertainment industry. When local media contacted Huang’s studio for comment, there was no response. Many now believe that the once rumored relationship between him and Dilraba is over. Blogger Liu Daichui had already hinted in January that the couple had already gone their separate ways.
As Dilraba’s condition continues to dominate headlines, the question remains: Is it really just a lingering flu, or is there a much deeper story yet to be revealed?
Sources: K14
