The management team for one of China's most prominent young actresses has been forced to publicly deny extraordinary claims that she underwent an ancient exorcism ritual to treat depression.
C-medya, the agency representing Zhao Lusi, released a scathing statement vehemently denying the authenticity of a video that recently surfaced online. The clip, which spread like wildfire across Chinese social media platforms, allegedly depicted the 25-year-old star participating in a traditional ceremony to purge negative energy.
In a firm rebuke, the agency stated the video was 'maliciously fabricated and spliced' and threatened legal action against those spreading the 'false information'. The statement emphasised that the agency 'always follows medical advice for physical and mental health issues'.
The controversy highlights the intense pressure and relentless public scrutiny faced by celebrities in China's booming entertainment industry. Zhao Lusi has risen to become one of the country's most bankable stars, leading major television dramas like 'Hidden Love' and 'The Romance of Tiger and Rose'.
Her rapid ascent to fame has placed her personal life and well-being under a microscope, making her a frequent subject of online gossip and speculation. This incident has sparked a wider conversation about mental health awareness and the dangerous spread of misinformation targeting public figures.
Fans of the actress have largely rallied behind the official statement, condemning the invasion of her privacy and the propagation of unverified claims. The agency has urged the public to respect the actress's privacy and to refrain from disseminating the unverified video further.
