On February 18, QQ reported that Zhao Lusi had traveled to Tibet for charity work. Given that she had recently suffered from a serious illness and had been battling depression for years, doctors advised her to engage in positive and meaningful activities to relieve emotional stress. As a result, her trip garnered attention from the public. However, every action she takes seems to attract waves of criticism, making her even more disliked than before her medical hiatus.
According to QQ, a trending topic on Weibo titled “Zhao Lusi Doesn’t Need Crutches” has amassed over 45 million views. Netizens noted that despite walking on steep slopes and uneven roads, she appeared to move comfortably.
However, just eight days earlier, on February 10, Zhao Lusi was seen walking with crutches while out in the city. At that time, intense debates erupted, with some questioning how she could recover so quickly. According to QQ, her miraculously fast recovery led to sarcastic remarks, with people calling her a “medical miracle”. Many accused her of using crutches as a mere prop to gain sympathy.
Furthermore, Zhao Lusi’s decision to visit Tibet—an area known for its harsh climate and difficult terrain—while still in recovery left many questioning her judgment. Some felt she was pushing herself too hard, while others doubted the sincerity of her trip.
Despite the trip being a private itinerary, professional cameras followed her, and a flood of images surfaced online. Additionally, Zhao Lusi frequently appeared on Weibo’s trending topics list, with interactions surpassing 100 million.
While the intention behind her trip may have been good, many netizens speculated that she was merely “putting on a show” to regain public favor. The skepticism surrounding her actions reflects how she has lost the audience’s trust and goodwill.
Sources revealed that “no matter what Zhao Lusi does now, she gets criticized“. Previously, the actress admitted to using her illness for marketing purposes, which led to the public losing faith in her. By alienating her audience, Zhao Lusi seems to be shutting off her own path forward.
Even during her period of severe illness, calls to boycott and blacklist Zhao Lusi circulated online. Many netizens expressed not only a lack of sympathy but also frustration at what they saw as blatant PR stunts.
Previously, a post from a well-known blogger with over 10 million followers criticizing Zhao Lusi gained widespread support. The blogger wrote:
“Zhao Lusi appeared on nearly 200 trending searches in just one month during her recovery. Within a single day of returning, she trended almost 30 times. And that’s not even counting the hot searches during the promotion of “The Story of Pearl Girl”. Most of the searches about her were related to her illness, dominating discussions throughout New Year’s and Lunar New Year. But after hearing about her illness, do you actually feel sympathy for her? Do you empathize with the hardships of celebrities?”
Another influential blogger mocked her, “Zhao Lusi is two-faced. She claims she doesn’t want to take up public resources, yet after falling ill, she didn’t take time off to rest. Instead, she constantly posted pictures and videos to generate buzz. It truly feels like a performance. If you’re sick, rest properly. Don’t turn to the internet for attention—it will only backfire.”
Many people now hope Zhao Lusi will never return to the entertainment industry to prevent further attention-seeking tactics.
In reality, multiple bloggers claimed that Zhao Lusi and her agency had recorded videos showcasing her struggles during her illness. However, after sensing the public’s mixed reactions, they hesitated to release them.
Moreover, her frequent posts about charity work and supporting victims of domestic violence have also raised suspicions. Some believe these actions are nothing more than staged performances to attract attention.
Zhao Lusi’s image as a “calculative, attention-seeking star” has now been firmly imprinted in the public’s perception. This is a precarious situation for the 1998-born actress. If she continues down this path, she may truly find herself completely cut off from the industry.
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