After appearing at the Tencent Video Starlight Awards, Zhao Lusi quickly became the center of attention thanks to her extremely impressive media metrics. She is currently the first female artist to surpass 100 million WeChat index points after the platform revised its calculation method, and she also trended globally with over 100,000 tweets worldwide.
This marked Zhao Lusi’s biggest public appearance after nearly a year of keeping a low profile. She took home the “Most Influential Artist of the Year” award and enjoyed nearly five minutes of solo spotlight on the red carpet, dazzling in an exclusive set of jewelry from luxury brand Bvlgari. However, sharp-eyed netizens soon noticed that something seemed off about her outfit and hairstyle choices that night.
At the event, Zhao Lusi wore two different looks: a bold pink dress from the Spring/Summer 2026 collection that highlighted her figure, and a black strapless gown from the Fall/Winter 2016 collection. From a hairstyle that was said to dull her visuals to the decision to pair decade-old couture with high-end jewelry, many fans began spinning “conspiracy theories” about what might have happened behind the scenes.
According to one source, someone allegedly tried to sabotage the actress, forcing Zhao Lusi to change outfits at the last minute as an emergency fix. It was also rumored that her hairstyle was done by herself while sitting in the car on the way to the event. Although no official confirmation has been released, many netizens appear inclined to believe this explanation.
Longtime followers of the Chinese entertainment industry note that artists usually complete styling photoshoots at least a day in advance, allowing time to refine the look, test makeup, and prepare promotional images that are released before the event to build anticipation. In Zhao Lusi’s case, however, both of her looks were photographed at the last minute, hastily composited with simple backgrounds, and uploaded to social media unusually late. This led many to speculate that her outfits were only finalized shortly before the ceremony.
Notably, after the awards ended, Zhao Lusi herself acknowledged some issues with her outfit during a livestream chat with fans. She also hinted cryptically, saying, “Anyway, every time I appear, there will be someone who feels uncomfortable. As for who that is, I won’t say.”
At the same time, Zhao Lusi’s team released a statement promising to review internal processes, reorganize staff, and work with greater care and professionalism going forward. This response further fueled speculation among netizens that a “spy” may have infiltrated her team, leaked her styling plans ahead of the event, and created an opportunity for someone with ill intentions to sabotage the appearance of the Hidden Love actress.
As discussions continue online, Zhao Lusi’s situation has once again highlighted the intense competition and hidden rivalries that often lurk beneath the glamorous surface of the entertainment industry.
Sources: K14
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