Chinese stars including Dylan Wang, Zhao Lusi, and Bai Lu are facing criticism as controversy grows over actors holding large-scale music concerts despite lacking strong singing and dancing abilities.
According to QQ, actress Bai Lu recently announced a special music performance event scheduled for June 27 at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium in China to celebrate her 10th anniversary in the entertainment industry.
The announcement quickly sparked heated debate across social media platforms. Many netizens argued that young actors today should focus more on improving their acting and emotional expression skills rather than attempting to become “all-around entertainers” by expanding into music.
However, critics claim their limited talent often leads to disappointing performances, causing audiences to accuse them of being overly ambitious and greedy.
Earlier this month on May 9, Zhao Lusi held her Stay Romantic concert at IMPACT Arena in Thailand, a venue with approximately 12,000 seats.
Following the event, many viewers accused the actress of obvious lip-syncing, claiming that parts of her mouth movements did not match the music playing during the performance.
Some attendees expressed disappointment after spending large amounts of money on tickets only to receive what they described as an underwhelming musical experience. Ticket prices reportedly ranged from around 488 to 1,940 RMB depending on seating sections.
In addition to criticism surrounding her vocals, Zhao Lusi’s dance performance was also described by some viewers as lacking professional training. The stage production itself was further criticized for appearing low-budget, with weak sound and lighting effects and insufficient backup dancers to compensate for the performer’s shortcomings.
According to QQ, Bai Lu’s singing and dancing abilities are considered by many viewers to be at a similar level to Zhao Lusi’s.
The actress has previously appeared in television year-end festivals and anniversary performances, where audiences criticized her unstable vocals, awkward dance skills, and lack of stage energy.
As a result, many online users questioned whether Bai Lu could successfully carry a full-scale arena concert on her own. Some argued that holding a smaller fan meeting would have been a safer and more appropriate choice instead of organizing a large concert event.
Besides Bai Lu and Zhao Lusi, Dylan Wang has also previously held concerts in Thailand and China.
The actor has often faced criticism for poor dialogue delivery in dramas, with viewers complaining about unclear pronunciation and a strong regional accent. As a singer, Dylan Wang has likewise received negative reviews over his live vocals and rap lyrics, with some accusing him of sounding arrogant and indirectly mocking other artists.
Meanwhile, comedian Yue Yunpeng and television host Xie Na have also organized music performances with venues reportedly accommodating up to 15,000 audience members.
Chinese media outlets have commented that many actors and entertainers today are attempting to build “multi-talented” celebrity images despite having limited artistic abilities outside their original fields.
Despite the criticism, ticket prices for these celebrity concerts remain extremely expensive, sometimes reaching levels comparable to major Chinese music stars such as Lu Han, Jason Zhang, and Zhang Bichen.
Many viewers have therefore questioned whether these actors possess enough notable musical achievements to justify such high ticket prices.
According to QQ, the rise of social media has given celebrities more ways to attract fans through dance videos, livestream singing sessions, and online content. As they receive growing support from fans online, some stars may begin believing they are fully capable of performing on large-scale stages.
However, critics argue that many of these celebrities still lack genuine live performance ability and stage control, relying heavily on vocal correction technology and production support during performances.
As debate continues online, many audiences maintain that concerts led by actors often fail to deliver high-quality musical experiences despite charging premium ticket prices.
Sources: K14
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