Chinese actor Hu Yitian has reportedly not joined a new drama set for over 673 days since wrapping up his last project, leading many to speculate whether he is facing a downturn in his acting career. After skyrocketing to fame, Hu Yitian was once rumored to have made questionable comments about actress Shen Yue in a leaked audio recording. He was also accused of scandalous behavior involving multiple women, allegedly engaging in hookups and cheating, which led to him being labeled as having “a chaotic private life.”
After switching management companies, *the number of his projects significantly decreased. In recent years, viewers mainly remember him for online dramas like "My Roommate is a Detective" and "Checkmate," both collaborations with Zhang Yunlong. The series "Please Fall in Love with Me Like This," filmed in 2022, premiered in 2024 and became the last drama he joined a set for.
Some netizens revealed he is now relying on earnings from live streaming to pay his mortgage, and even claimed that he had mentioned being retired. This sparked speculation: "Has his management company put him on ice?" or "Is he being too selective with roles and missed his golden period?" Some also dug up past interviews in which he said he "hopes to try transitioning," suspecting he might be pausing acting to focus on honing his skills or preparing to switch to the film industry.
Source: 壹萍