According to Sina, actors Dylan Wang, Bai Lu and Zhao Lusi have recently become the center of numerous controversies, drawing criticism over their attitudes towards their colleagues and their work. Meanwhile, Liu Yifei, who has maintained a relatively scandal-free career for more than 20 years in the entertainment industry, once made remarks that many believe serve as a lesson for younger stars.
In a past interview, Liu Yifei shared: “If you want to act well, you must first learn to be a good person. Some actors become famous too quickly. They gain popularity before experiencing the process of growth, accumulation and difficulty in the arts, and then they start to develop illusions about themselves. After that, they stop paying attention to their roles and instead focus on misleading and unhealthy things. This can negatively affect the audience and bring many harmful effects to the entertainment industry. I believe such people will not go far and will eventually face the consequences.”
He added, “As a public figure and someone who receives love from the public, you must first be able to face yourself, your viewers and the works you participate in without shame. You must also have moral boundaries. Only then do you have the opportunity to become a truly good actor.”
Meanwhile, Dylan Wang recently came under fire after sharing a post expressing his dissatisfaction and saying he felt isolated and bullied by fellow cast members of a variety show. However, many viewers pointed out that the incident had already occurred three months earlier. They argued that raising the topic publicly again could encourage fans to criticize and attack his colleagues.
Some members of the public also questioned why the matter was not handled privately, suggesting that Dylan Wang’s decision to discuss it on social media needlessly created controversy and influenced others involved.
As a result, despite being the first person to voice his grievances, public opinion did not overwhelmingly side with the actor. In a survey involving more than 200,000 participants, 83% of respondents expressed support for actress Shen Yue.
Many critics believe that Dylan Wang has benefited from significant industry support and favorable treatment from production companies, leading to accusations that he has become comfortable criticizing colleagues and even damaging projects in which he participates. Ultimately, the final episode of the variety show The inn 2026 it reportedly did not air as originally planned following the controversy.
Liu Yifei’s comments were also applied to Bai Lu and Zhao Lusi. Critics argue that although both actresses have achieved considerable popularity, their acting skills still reveal notable weaknesses. Instead of focusing on improving their performances, some believe they have become overly eager to show off as multi-talented entertainers by putting on musical shows despite having limited musical abilities.
Bai Lu and Zhao Lusi were also frequently linked to rumors of conflicts with colleagues, further fueling the criticism. Critics argue that such incidents reflect a lack of humility and an exaggerated perception of one’s status within the industry.
On social media, many users agreed with Liu Yifei’s remarks:
- “One comment said it perfectly: those who work in culture must first be cultured themselves.”
- “Dylan hears it and feels uncomfortable. Bai Lu hears it and rolls her eyes.”
- “Liu Yifei said this, but I wonder if he (Dylan Wang) and his fans are uncomfortable hearing it.”
- “Describes Bai Lu, Zhao Lusi and Dylan Wang surprisingly well.”
- “Even when praise is expressed with an obvious meaning, they only hear what they want to hear. That says it all.”
- “You’re wrong about one thing, Liu Yifei. Dylan Wang wasn’t neglecting his acting after becoming famous too quickly: his acting wasn’t good since his first drama.”
- “You are an actor, but instead of improving your acting skills, you decide to give concerts as a singer.”
- “I think he’s right. They became famous too quickly, started to overestimate their importance and stopped respecting others. It fits these three quite well.”
- “Bai Lu has been in the industry for 10 years, but when has he ever fought for opportunities? His acting is stiff, but he keeps getting leading roles.”
- “Ten years of mostly leading roles. Count how many supporting roles Bai Lu played, despite lacking strong professional skills.”
- “Zhao Lusi’s acting is weak. Instead of improving, she spends her time bashing others, then plays the victim when criticized.”
- “The trio should listen carefully and learn something.”
- “An artist should first of all be a cultured and respectful person.”
Sources: K14
