He Jiong withdrew from the partnership with Huang Lei and added Sun Li as the company's supervisor, which has recently aroused attention and speculation in the entertainment industry. Why did the two celebrities, known as "good friends", suddenly part ways?
The two met as early as 1998 on Hunan Satellite TV's "Happy Camp" and became the host and resident guest of the program. Since then, they have embarked on a friendship and cooperation that lasts for more than 20 years. During this period, they not only interacted frequently on TV, but also participated in a number of movies, TV series, variety shows and other projects together. Their tacit understanding and humor have won the love and support of countless audiences.
In 2016, they jointly founded Beijing Heyo Culture Media Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Heyo Culture) and served as the legal representative and executive director of the company. Heyyo Culture is mainly engaged in film and television production, artist management, advertising planning and other businesses, and has a number of star artists including Yang Zi, Zhang Yishan, Wang Ziyi and so on. It can be said that He Jiong and Huang Lei are rare combinations in the entertainment industry who are both friends and partners.
However, on August 25, 2023, Heyo Culture issued an announcement announcing that He Jiong had resigned as the company's legal representative, executive director, general manager and other positions on August 24, 2023, and no longer held any position in the company. At the same time, the announcement also announced that Sun Li had been elected as a supervisor of the company's supervisory board on August 24, 2023, and would perform her duties from that date. Sun Li is Huang Lei's wife and a well-known actress. She has starred in film and television works such as "Sweet Honey", "Beijing Love Story" and "Ode to Joy", and won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 22nd Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Award for her role as Fan Shengmei in "Ode to Joy".
As soon as this announcement came out, it immediately caused surprise and discussion among netizens. Some people lament that the friendship between He Jiong and Huang Lei is no longer there, some people wonder if He Jiong was forced to withdraw for some reason, some people question whether Sun Li is capable of serving as a supervisor, and some people wish He Jiong and Huang Lei their respective futures. For these speculations and questions, He Jiong and Huang Lei did not make any response. Sun Li posted a brief statement on Weibo, saying that she joined Heyo Culture in her personal capacity, and did not represent any other person or organization, nor would it affect the normal operation of the company. She also said that she will do her best to contribute to the development of the company and thank everyone for their care and support.
It is reported that He Jiong's withdrawal from Heyo culture was not impulsive, but after a long period of consideration and communication. His main reason is wanting to focus on his hosting career, as well as a number of other personal interests and plans. He believes that as a partner, he has the responsibility and obligation to contribute his strength and wisdom to the development of the company, but he is currently unable to do this because his time and energy are occupied by other things. He didn't want to drag down the company's progress, nor did he want Huang Lei to bear more pressure and responsibility. Therefore, he decided to withdraw from the company and transfer his shares to Huang Lei. He said it was a difficult but necessary decision and he hoped that everyone would understand and respect it.
For Huang Lei, He Jiong's withdrawal is undoubtedly a major blow. After all, they were friends and partners for many years, co-founded Heyo culture, and witnessed the company's growth from scratch and from small to large. There is a deep affection and trust between them. However, Huang Lei also said that he respected He Jiong's choice and understood his suffering. He said that there was nothing unpleasant or discordant between them, but they each had different ideas and goals. They remain good friends and will still support and encourage each other. He also said that he will continue to work hard to run the Heyo culture well and lead the company to the next level.
As for why Sun Li became the new supervisor of Heyo Culture, there is also a reasonable explanation. Sun Li is Huang Lei's wife and one of the shareholders of Heyyo Culture. She has a deep understanding and care for the company. She once said in an interview: "I think Heyo culture is like a child in our family, and I will always grow up with it." As a supervisor, she is mainly responsible for supervising whether the company's financial, operational, legal and other aspects are compliant and legal, and timely reporting relevant situations to shareholders and the board of directors. She is not directly involved in the day-to-day management and decision-making of the company. Therefore, she believes that she is capable of taking this role and is willing to provide some advice and help to the company.
In fact, this incident is not only a small episode in the entertainment industry, but also a microcosm of celebrity business. In today's society, more and more stars are not satisfied with only developing in the fields of film and television, music, variety shows, etc., but have begun to get involved in the business field, creating or investing in various companies and projects. They hope to use their popularity, connections, resources and other advantages to open up more sources of income and prepare for their future.
Returning to the incident of He Jiong withdrawing from the partnership with Huang Lei and adding Sun Li as the company's supervisor, we can see that He Jiong and Huang Lei are both stars with clear goals and rational thinking. When they founded Heyo Culture, they did not blindly follow the trend or act impulsively, but based on their love and understanding of the film and television industry, combined with the resources and contacts they have accumulated in the entertainment industry.
When they operate Heyo culture, they do not blindly pursue profit or fame, but pay attention to quality and innovation, and cultivate a group of excellent artists and works. When they exit or join the Heyyo culture, it is not because of a change in feelings or interests, but based on their best interests and best choices for themselves and the company. When they handled this incident, they did not intensify the conflict or create topics, but maintained a low profile and respect, and gave each other understanding and support. It can be said that they are a model of celebrity business, which is worth learning and appreciating.