Chinese rising star Yu Shuxin has recently been mired in controversy. Previously, actress Zhang Haoyue accused Yu of bullying her, which allegedly caused Zhang to develop depression and even become suicidal. Yu Shuxin has been caught in multiple public opinion storms but has yet to respond directly, choosing instead to keep a low profile and make few public appearances. On the 30th of last month, her studio officially announced that she would be attending an event in Thailand on the 7th of this month. However, the event coincides with Thailand’s national mourning period following the death of the former queen mother Sirikit on the 24th of last month. News of her planned appearance sparked netizens’ criticism for “disrespecting local culture,” further adding to her controversies.
Nevertheless, Yu Shuxin's work arrangements appear unaffected by the controversies. On the evening of the 1st, her studio unexpectedly announced the release of her new song “Dreamtime,” which was immediately interpreted as her trying a tentative comeback. Known for her fondness for animals, she also announced she has become the global spokesperson for a pet supplies store. Yu Shuxin posted beautiful photos on social media with the caption: “A new journey begins, let’s set off together!” signifying her fresh start. Many fans are strongly supporting their idol and hoping for even greater career achievements, but a large number of detractors persist, relentlessly posting comments against bullying. After her new song was released, she astonishingly lost 117,000 followers on social platforms in a single day.