Chinese Actress Criticized For Advising 19-Year-Old Male Idol, “Just Enjoy Dating If You Want To”

According to the media outlet ‘8 World’ on January 15th (local time), Chinese actress Zhang Yuqi recently appeared on the entertainment program “Ace Vs. Ace” and gave inappropriate advice encouraging a 19-year-old junior singer to enjoy dating.

The content of the broadcast became a hot topic online as it rose to Weibo’s Top 100 trending search words and Zhang Yuqi was harshly criticized by Song Yaxuan fans.

On the broadcast of “Ace Vs. Ace”, Zhang Yuqi said to Song Yaxuan, “Just enjoy dating if you want to. Fall in love if you want to and enrich your inner emotions. If you want to become an actor, you have to experience life”. Song Yaxuan was very surprised upon hearing the advice.

Although the two created a warm atmosphere between a senior and a junior on the broadcast, fans poured criticism over the actress’ advice because Song Yaxuan is still a minor and a member of an idol group. Some fans expressed frustration, saying “You said that to a 19-year-old kid? Are you mad? He’s an idol”, “Zhang Yuqi really doesn’t understand the feelings of idol fans”, etc.

However, some netizens defended Zhang Yuqi by explaining that she was just expressing her thoughts based on her values because the actress is very straightforward because she has experienced two marriages and divorces and she’s always faithful in love.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yuqi was a first-generation member of the girl group X-SISTER and she has been active as an actress. Her new movie is scheduled to premiere in 2025.

Source: Daum