The popularity of Wang Xingyue, the new "child brother", is like a gust of fresh wind blowing into the big dye vat of the entertainment industry.
However, when the limelight was in full swing, a series of controversies followed, reminding people of the old saying: "The tree is a big wind".
From age fraud to the questioning of the chaos of his private life, to the conflict between the studio and the boss Yu Zheng, Wang Xingyue seems to have fallen from the altar overnight.
This series of events can't help but make people think: In this era of information explosion, how long can the personality of celebrities be maintained? What should be the foundation of fan trust?
1. The mystery of age: 22-year-old "kid brother" or mature uncle?
Wang Xingyue stands out in the entertainment industry with his unique image of "child brother", and his 22-year-old age forms a strong contrast with his mature and stable temperament, making him quickly become the "fresh blood" in the hearts of the audience.
However, this seemingly perfect character will encounter serious challenges in 2023.
Some netizens broke the news that Wang Xingyue's real age may be older than the public one.
The evidence comes from a 2017 inpatient medical record that reads "17 years old."
If calculated according to this age, Wang Xingyue should be about 28 years old now, not 22 years old as he claimed.
The discovery was like a bombshell that caused an uproar on the Internet.
Fans are in a state of confusion and controversy.
Some people insist that the hospital may have made an error in the records, while others speculate that the imaginary years were calculated.
However, more voices began to question Mr. Wang's integrity.
After all, in a situation like a healthcare facility, age records are often rigorous and accurate, as it is directly related to important medical decisions such as medication dosage.
This age mystery is not only about Wang Xingyue's personal credibility, but also about the credibility of the entire team.
If there is really age fraud, then it is not only a simple "cheating of fans", but also may involve illegal operations, such as social security affiliation and other issues.
This undoubtedly cast a shadow on Wang Xingyue's career.
2. Private life controversy: innocent young man vs large-scale buyer
Just when the age controversy has not subsided, Wang Xingyue's private life has become the focus of public opinion again.
Some netizens found a Taobao account suspected of him, and there were many merchants selling large-scale women's clothing in the stores he followed.
This discovery is very different from the image of an innocent young man that Wang Xingyue has always created, and it can't help but be reminiscent of the previous incident of Hua Chenyu having a child out of wedlock.
These controversies quickly fermented on the Internet, and many netizens began to question Wang Xingyue's personality.
Some people believe that if these accusations are true, then Wang Xingyue is more likely to face a serious crisis of trust than simply "personality collapse".
After all, in today's entertainment industry, sincerity and transparency are often the keys to maintaining trust between celebrities and fans.
3. The Storm in "Ink Rain and Clouds": The Game of Art and Commerce
In addition to personal controversy, the TV series "Ink Rain Clouds" starring Wang Xingyue has also become the focus of public opinion.
With its superb acting skills and fascinating plot, this drama successfully overpowered the urban drama starring Liu Yifei that was broadcast at the same time, showing a strong market appeal.
However, the good times were short-lived.
An operation by Wang Xingyue's studio has plunged this drama into a new controversy.
They posted a picture suggesting that the male protagonist died in battle, which is completely contrary to the "married life" carefully designed by producer Yu Zheng.
This move not only caused dissatisfaction among fans, but also made Yu Zheng feel betrayed.
Yu Zheng has gone to great lengths to design a happy ending, trying to balance the development of the plot with the audience's expectations.
However, this operation of the studio is tantamount to self-destruction of the Great Wall, and the beautiful illusion that has been so hard built collapses in an instant.
This not only affected the reputation of the series, but also impacted the positive image that Wang Xingyue had built up with great difficulty.
4. Fan Wars: A contest between reason and paranoia
As the controversy continued to escalate, a fierce online scolding war broke out between Wang Xingyue's fans and doubters.
Supporters insist that the accusations are unfounded and malicious slander by well-intentioned people.
Critics believe that there are too many doubts, and they have to make people doubt Wang Xingyue's true personality.
The war has even spread to other artists.
Wu Jinyan, as the heroine of "Ink Rain and Clouds", her fans are worried that these controversies will affect her career development.
Some people began to compare Wang Xingyue with Xu Kai, thinking that the latter was more suitable for cooperation with Wu Jinyan.
5. Crisis Public Relations: Yu Zheng's support and legal weapons
Faced with overwhelming doubts, Wang Xingyue's team began a series of crisis public relations.
The studio quickly issued a statement denying all false allegations.
And Wang Xingyue's boss Yu Zheng personally went down to defend him.
Yu Zheng's defense strategy is controversial.
Not only did he deny the rumors that Wang Xingyue had bought large-scale clothing, but he also said that even if it was true, it was a personal freedom and should not be morally condemned.
Although this remark tried to exonerate Wang Xingyue, it caused more questions and criticism.
In the end, Wang Xingyue's team chose the toughest way to deal with it - using legal weapons.
They threaten legal action against the rumormongers in an attempt to curb the spread of negative public opinion.
Although this practice shows the team's determination to protect the rights and interests of artists, it has also disappointed some viewers, who believe that it is an evasion of the problem rather than a positive response.
6. Reversal and Reflection: Truth and Lies in the Entertainment Industry
As the situation unfolded, the turmoil ushered in an unexpected reversal.
The thunderous tactics adopted by Wang Xingyue's team and Yu Zheng seem to have had a certain effect, at least at the legal level, to curb the further spread of rumors.
However, the doubts in the minds of the public have not been completely dispelled.
This series of events leaves us room for reflection.
In this era of rapid information dissemination, every word and deed of celebrities may be infinitely amplified.
How to give artists due respect and privacy while pursuing the truth has become a problem that every audience needs to think about.
At the same time, this is also a wake-up call for artists.
When it comes to building a public image, sincerity and consistency are more important than a perfect persona.
Any false propaganda or concealment may be exposed one day, causing an irreparable crisis of confidence.
[I have to say]
The Wang Xingyue incident is like a mirror, reflecting all kinds of chaos in the entertainment industry.
It reminds us that in this age of information explosion, the truth is often confusing.
As audiences, we must not only maintain a rational and skeptical attitude, but also give artists the respect they deserve.
For artists, honesty and transparency may be the only way to maintain a long-term career.
After all, in this ever-changing entertainment industry, only sincerity can stand the test of time.