In the world of Chinese entertainment, few controversies have generated as much excitement as the casting of Wang Hedi and Meng Ziyi as the lead couple in the upcoming romantic historical drama. The rebirth of the evil empress of the military lineage. Netizens, especially Wang Hedi fans, have strongly opposed the couple and recently published a document detailing seven serious “allegations” against Meng Ziyi.
Here’s a breakdown of the “seven deadly sins” that fans have imposed on her:
1. Too old for the role
According to the novel, the heroine Shen Miao is 14 years old. Meng Ziyi is 29 years old (or 30 based on disputed claims about her age). Netizens argue that the age gap is too obvious and that her busy schedule may make her appear haggard on screen, creating a strange mismatch with Wang Hedi. “If the male lead called her ‘baby,’ it would just seem ridiculous,” fans joke.
2. Lacks star power
Critics say his previous dramas have failed to gain traction. Even after Flower gave her a boost in popularity, her next project The Princess Gambit flop. Fans fear that Wang Hedi will have to carry the whole show alone.
3. Weak fan base support
During Guardians of DafengWang Hedi fans have booked over 140,000 screenings online. Meng Ziyi fans? Only 1,447. Fans wonder if his fandom can financially support the show.
4. Poor brand appeal
Netizens have noticed that Meng Ziyi is not favored by major advertisers. It has few brand endorsements and has never been featured by luxury labels such as Guerlain, raising concerns about the drama’s marketability.
5. Toxic marketing
Fan groups accuse his team of using underhanded public relations tactics, stirring up feuds with the fandoms of other actors such as Liu Xueyi and Li Yunrui. This reportedly turns off viewers and creates bad blood even before filming begins.
6. Repetitive historical roles
Meng Ziyi has starred in six consecutive historical dramas, most of which share similar aesthetics. Viewers complain that its visual style is monotonous, risking audience fatigue and disinterest The rebirth of the evil empress of the military lineage.
7. A losing investment
By the time the drama airs, Meng Ziyi may be 33 years old, an age that some fans say is no longer suitable for idol dramas. Since his acting still requires voice dubbing and little promise of growth, critics call it casting “bad investment”.
After FlowerMeng Ziyi has enjoyed a newfound wave of affection especially from fans who accompanied the couple through the drama. However, this recent scandal is eroding that goodwill.
His fans also sparked controversy by mocking rival actresses who had auditioned for the same role. A recent fan war with Wang Xingyue’s supporters erupted after the latter was criticized online for playing with Meng Ziyi’s dog, a bizarre trigger for such an intense reaction.
Adding to the chaos, there are rumors that Meng Ziyi’s team is behind the misleading media narratives. An article suggesting that there is no age difference between her and Wang Hedi contradicts her previous claim that she and Liu Xueyi were a couple “generation apart”.
Finally, her appearance simply does not match the visual description of Shen Miao, based on a young, round-faced actress Wang Yan from the past. Meng Ziyi’s sharp and mature beauty seems wrong.
Fans speculate that his casting was influenced by powerful connections rather than merit, fueling even more mistrust and disappointment.
Sources: K14
