Due to a recent controversy related to pregnancy and abortion, Cai Xukun is at risk of losing his status as a top star.
According to Sohu, Cai Xukun is regarded as one of the most successful idol-singers in China. Emerging from an idol selection program, Cai Xukun became an overnight sensation, rising to A-list status within just three months and earning the admiration of many. It was believed that his career would flourish for many years due to his young age, creative vision, and high talent, only for Cai Xukun to face a rather serious scandal.
“The dream man” for numerous women
Cai Xukun, born in 1998, rose to fame after participating in the 2018 survival audition program, “Idol Producer”. At that time, the male singer did not have any company backing him, yet thanks to his handsome appearance, talent, and interesting personality, he became the most popular contestant, consistently ranking first throughout the show.
In the end, Cai Xukun placed first in the finale of “Idol Producer” with 47 million votes from the audience and became the representative face of the group, earning the nickname “national center.”
According to Sina, Cai Xukun consistently ranked at the top of all media influence rankings in China in 2018. He was the fastest-rising idol singer with a large number of enthusiastic fans, and within just 3 months of debut, Cai Xukun managed to enter the “top artists” lineup in China.
After entering the entertainment industry, Cai Xukun showcased his musical talent with self-composed works such as “Rebirth”, “Lover”, and “Phenomenon”, all of which garnered numerous music awards. He was considered an emerging talent, who will soon stand side by side with the older generation of A-list stars
By 2020, he was also listed among the Top 4 most influential stars in China, according to a poll conducted by Sohu. Even though Cai Xukun only focused on music, he attracted millions of fans, without having to venture into acting like many of his fellow colleagues.
In addition, Cai Xukun is also a “darling” of the fashion industry. He was the first Chinese artist to become an ambassador for luxury brand Prada, and regularly appears on the covers of prestigious fashion magazines and participates in fashion weeks. At the Met Gala 2023, he received praise for his intense camera presence and fashion sense.
With high reputation and enthusiastic support from fans, Cai Xukun signed more than 20 advertising contracts with various brands. Each year, through advertising activities and event participation alone, the male singer can earn millions of dollars. It can be said that for the past 5 years, Cai Xukun has been in his prime.
Adding to this, Cai Xukun has overcome various controversies, which ranged from alleged plagiarism, contract breach, to having a “distorted aesthetic”.
Nevertheless, Cai Xukun’s fans remain steadfast and strong through everything, holding deep faith in their idol. It is no exaggeration to say that Cai Xukun’s fandom is one of the most active fan communities in Cbiz.
However, it is unknown if the fandom will be able to withstand Cai Xukun’s latest scandal.
Unsafe sex with one-night stand, urged for abortion
According to Sohu, on June 26th, Chinese netizens were shocked by news of Cai Xukun’s new scandal. Specifically, it was reported that back in 2021, Cai Xukun met a girl at a karaoke room, slept with her without using protection, and got her pregnant. After the girl informed him of the pregnancy, Cai Xukun suggested she has an abortion and offered a compensation of 500,000 Chinese yuan (approximately 70,000 USD).
However, Cai Xukun’s mother believed that her son had been deceived, so she hired a private investigator and installed a spy cam outside of the girl’s house. Feeling that her privacy has been violated, the girl reported the incident to the police.
The matter was resolved in 2021, but it has resurfaced now. On top of that, an alleged voice recording of Cai Xukun’s mother negotiating with the girl, the spy cam’s footage, and an image of the girl holding an abortion certificate, have been spreading across the net.
This topic of Cai Xukun immediately made headlines on Chinese news sites, and has received over 1 billion views on SNS platform Weibo. Moreover, many shocking rumors related to it are circulating, with some claiming that Cai Xukun actually got 3 other women pregnant.
It has been over a day since the controversy broke out, yet Cai Xukun has not spoken up nor made any official statement.
To many, his silence is a sign of guilt, leading to them being deeply convinced that all the rumors were true.
Cai Xukun’s chaotic personal life and the ongoing scandal have somewhat affected the talented and serious image that the male artist has built over the years. From being the “national center” and a top male artist, Cai Xukun is now being known as a “bad boy”, much to the public (and fans)’s shock.
It is worth noting that Cai Xukun has not come forward to explain the situation, opting to remain silent and wait for the controversy to die down. Sohu analyzed that the male singer is likely to have privately settled the matters with the victim. While Cai Xukun has not violated any laws nor committed any ethical wrongs, he has lost the trust of his fans, Sohu also said.
And the result that came out of his silence and scandal has not been pretty, said INF news, who claimed that ticket sales to Cai Xukun’s concerts have been slow, despite prices being lowered.
Source: Sohu, INF News, k14
