“I’m not crazy. I just want to speak up.” These emotional words from Chinese actress Zhao Lusi echoed louder than ever when she broke down in tears in front of a sea of fans who packed nine full floors at a Xi’an shopping mall on September 21, 2025.
According to Sohu, Zhao Lusi recently appeared at a promotional event for fashion brand Teenie Weenie in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, marking one of her rare public appearances since the controversy with her former agency. Fans began lining up the night before, eventually occupying all nine levels of the mall just to catch a glimpse of the star.
Zhao’s appearance came on the heels of a turbulent year. Since December 2024, her career had been largely put on pause due to illness and an increasingly public feud with her former management company, Galaxy Cool Entertainment. She accused the agency of harsh treatment, spreading defamation, and trying to force her to pay a 300 million RMB (over 1,000 billion VND) contract breach fee.
The actress alleges she was prevented from participating in events, despite expressing willingness to cooperate. Fans were especially shaken when a scheduled offline event was abruptly canceled, reportedly at the hands of her former agency.
Despite these setbacks, Zhao’s enduring popularity is clear. Media outlets note her immense influence and speculate that even if she steps back from acting, her social media star power alone could sustain a long-term career.
During the event, overwhelmed by her fans’ unwavering support, Zhao was seen visibly emotional, wiping tears as chants filled the air. The viral image of her crying has since circulated widely across Chinese and international social platforms.
Following the fallout, Zhao Lusi launched her own business, Ma Ning Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., though the company’s registration shows it primarily deals with fashion rather than entertainment. As a result, finding major acting roles has become increasingly difficult, prompting concern from fans and industry insiders alike.
Although some netizens question her current mental state due to her emotional livestreams, others fiercely defend her right to speak out, citing the stress and injustice she’s faced.
Sources: Sohu,Kenh14
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