The Chinese talent show 'Produce 101' caused a sensation when it aired in 2018, attracting significant attention. Unexpectedly, 7 years later, it became a hot topic again due to runner-up Wu Xuanyi being teased, revealing unknown insider details from that time. Contestants DayDay Zhu and Lin Junyi even publicly sparred on Weibo, sparking heated discussion among netizens.
DayDay Zhu was often the subject of popular discussion on 'Produce 101' due to her poor performance and tendency to cry. She was later chosen in Wu Xuanyi's group after no one else picked her, for which she felt extremely grateful to Wu Xuanyi. However, after the show ended, she was criticized for allegedly riding on Wu Xuanyi's popularity by continuously tagging her in posts and expressing her gratitude. Recently, Wu Xuanyi participated in 'Sisters Who Make Waves 2025' (Sister 6), and her team was assigned the similarly unpopular Chen Derong, leading netizens to joke, 'Even at 30, Wu Xuanyi will encounter her own DayDay Zhu'.
DayDay Zhu revealed that her crying scenes in the show were arranged by the production team. 'If I could choose again, I wouldn't participate in this show because performing poorly only led to criticism. I was young and fooled by the company at the time. Thank you.'
In response, Lin Junyi posted a rebuttal on the 8th, questioning DayDay Zhu, 'Doesn't your conscience hurt?' To which DayDay Zhu replied, 'Sister, sorry, my conscience doesn't hurt because I'm telling the truth. What's wrong with sharing what I personally heard? Stop tagging me, can't be bothered.'
Subsequently, Lin Junyi commented, 'Sisters, don't waste your time writing essays. It's really a waste of time to write about such a person. She knows best what she did, and I have a clear conscience. It's over.'
Source: ETtoday