The Chinese entertainment world is in turmoil following a viral accusation against a famous actress surnamed Zhou. Allegedly, her behavior on set sparked a massive backlash online, with netizens dubbing her the latest case of “Queen Bee” attitude in showbiz.
Zhou’s personality causes chaos online
According to an industry insider’s Weibo post, this actress often shows excessive diva behavior during filming. The tipster detailed how he made unreasonable demands that affected the entire production crew. Most shockingly, during indoor filming sessions in the sweltering summer heat with strong lights further raising the temperature, he reportedly prohibited the use of air conditioning.
When the male lead suggested she turn it on due to the unbearable heat, she allegedly scolded him on the spot. The entire crew had to endure stifling conditions for days.
Zhou is also described as obsessively interested in cleanliness. Anyone entering her private van, whether stylist, hairdresser or make-up artist, had to wear shoe covers and avoid touching any surfaces. During scenes that required physical contact, such as holding hands or support, he allegedly pulled away and aggressively sanitized himself in front of the cast and crew.
One particularly disturbing incident involved her shouting at a fellow actress until the latter burst into tears. This reportedly created a tense and uncomfortable atmosphere on set for days.
The tipster also claimed that Zhou had previously worked with an actress named Dong, who she scolded so severely that Dong was left crying on set.
The witch hunt for the real Zhou begins
The anonymous post sparked chaos among Chinese netizens, who criticized the actress’ behavior as tyrannical and narcissistic, labeling it “queen bee syndrome.” While the post refrains from naming the actress, it only identifies her last name as “Zhou,” which has led to online speculation involving numerous prominent figures.
Weibo was quickly flooded with names of actresses nicknamed Zhou, including Zhou Xun, Zhou Dongyu, Zhou Yutong, Zhou Yeand Kyulkyung (Zhou Jieqiong). Fans of these stars rushed to defend them, demanding the blogger present concrete evidence rather than vague, reputation-damaging accusations.
Suspicious names: Zhou Ye, Zhou Xun, Zhou Dongyu…
As netizens tried to piece together clues, past controversies involving various actresses named Zhou resurfaced. Zhou Yein particular, she became a hot topic due to a 2024 incident in which she appeared cold and unresponsive to a reporter’s greeting in a behind-the-scenes clip. Despite efforts to rehabilitate her image, her reputation for aloofness persisted, making her a frequent target whenever “attitude problems” spread online.
Zhou Xun she has also been in the spotlight for her reportedly chilly behavior. The media once captured her refusing autograph requests at an airport, leading some fans to label her as distant. His appearance on the show Rock&Roast she also attracted criticism, with viewers calling her disengaged and unapproachable.
No confirmation, but the rumors continue to circulate
To date, no major Chinese media has confirmed the details of the alleged incidents. No production crew, management company or parties involved have released a statement. There is also no visual evidence, photos or videos to support the allegations.
Despite this, public discourse continues unabated. Some netizens pointed out that in China’s entertainment industry, even vague accusations of bad attitude can lead to intense scrutiny. Past incidents have shown that behind-the-scenes moments or edited clips can be easily misinterpreted, resulting in innocent performers being misjudged.
While the true identity of the actress in question remains a mystery, the story of “no air conditioning in summer, compulsive sanitization and explosive tantrums on set” continues to spread like wildfire online.
Sources: K14
