Lu Yuxiao has recently become one of the most talked about names in the Chinese entertainment industry, not because of a successful new project, but due to growing controversy over his alleged unprofessional behavior on set.
According to QQ, Lu Yuxiao is currently filming the historical drama Dancing with the tide alongside Tan Jianci. However, the actress came under criticism after behind-the-scenes clips emerged showing her acting playful while filming a funeral scene.
In one particular scene where Lu Yuxiao was supposed to threaten Tan Jianci with a knife, she was reportedly repeatedly seen holding the knife incorrectly. Even after being corrected, she allegedly continued to make the same mistake during filming and later secretly adjusted the direction of the knife herself.
Critics argued that his actions appeared dishonest and negligent because the scene was never officially marked as defective, meaning that post-production staff could accidentally overlook the error during editing, resulting in continuity errors in the final broadcast. Many also pointed out that the repeated mistakes wasted filming time and affected the hard work of the entire production team.
Lu Yuxiao was also accused of lacking concentration while filming. Reports stated that when the director asked for filming to begin, he was sometimes not even in position, forcing the crew to wait. In another case, while Tan Jianci was allegedly immersed in an emotional scene, Lu Yuxiao was said to be dancing near a Douyin trend in funeral clothes.
Another controversy involved a romantic scene under the fireworks, in which Lu Yuxiao allegedly failed to watch the fireworks cue at the right time, forcing the production team to reshoot the scene and waste further resources. She was also criticized for often laughing during filming and ruining filming, with some accusing her of negatively affecting Tan Jianci’s performance.
This is not the first time Lu Yuxiao has been accused causing problems for co-stars. Previously, during filming Love between the lines with Chen Xingxu, his fans were involved in a serious online conflict. According to Sina, fans on both sides repeatedly clashed online, with Lu Yuxiao’s supporters accusing Chen Xingxu’s fandom of mistreating her and spreading doctored images mocking her appearance.
The situation escalated further when some fans accused Chen Xingxu of sexually harassing the actress during filming, sparking a massive online backlash. The key word “Chen Xingxu cursed by anti-fans” it has reportedly attracted over 60 million online discussions.
Chen Xingxu’s side denied the allegations, stating that any physical contact during filming was directed by the production team and pointing out that he had actually helped guide Lu Yuxiao’s acting rather than behaving inappropriately. However, fans of both sides were later criticized for spreading offensive comments against each other.
Rumors were also circulating that Chen Xingxu had once waited seven hours because Lu Yuxiao was busy with a separate job. plan.
Previously, during the filming of My journey to you with Cheng Lei, the actor has also been involved in rumors about inappropriate behavior towards Lu Yuxiao, despite no concrete evidence emerging. Even so, Cheng Lei coped severe criticism online.
According to Sina, Lu Yuxiao is currently one of the emerging young actresses in Chinese entertainment. Because she is known for having strong on-screen chemistry with co-stars, she is often paired with famous male actors who already possess large fandoms. However, critics argue that she has failed to adequately manage her fan base, allowing unfounded accusations and online attacks against co-stars to continue unchecked.
At the same time, reportedly Lu Yuxiao herself “I liked it” fan-made romance edits involving male co-stars, further fueling relationship rumors and discussions online. Sina noted that creating dating speculation with co-stars is often one of the fastest ways for young celebrities to gain public attention, and some viewers believe that Lu Yuxiao knowingly benefited from such tactics regardless of whether her co-stars were comfortable with the situation.
As a result, his public image would suffer significantly due to the repeated controversies. Some viewers now criticize her as manipulative rather than naturally charming, while others have called her names “the nightmare of male stars”, arguing that actors who work with her inevitably end up surrounded by controversy.
Even the public uninterested in celebrity gossip has criticized what they perceive as his unprofessional attitude during filming.
Despite the criticism, Lu Yuxiao had previously been praised as a promising young actress with strong versatility. Born in 1999, she gained popularity with the role of the bright and adorable student Lin Xi in the youth drama Time and he are right.
It also earned widespread praise in My journey to you for playing Shangguan Qian, an intelligent and seductive assassin skilled in manipulation and martial arts. His ability to alternate between sharp charisma and innocent elegance impressed viewers, and the couple of Shangguan Qian and Gong Shangjue, played by Cheng Lei, became one of the most loved on-screen couples of 2023.
Lu Yuxiao has also appeared in projects including It flourishes in adversity, Romance in the alley, Love between the linesAND Love in the clouds.
Sources: kenh14
