Chinese actor Luo Zheng gained popularity through "Idol Producer." Recently, in an interview, he revealed that after ten years in the industry, his savings amounted to only 4,831 RMB (about 2,930 MYR), sparking widespread attention. However, on the 3rd, rumors emerged claiming that three years ago he had savings exceeding ten million, leading to suspicions that he was deliberately "playing the victim." In response, Luo Zheng personally posted his bank account transaction records to counter the allegations, clarifying that during compulsory enforcement in 2023, his account had only a little over 10,000 yuan. The termination fee with his former company was actually 3.61 million RMB (around 2.18 million MYR), which he paid off at the beginning of 2024; of this, 2 million RMB (about 1.21 million MYR) was borrowed and, thanks to his efforts, was fully repaid earlier this spring. Luo Zheng admitted that, due to the recent slump in the film and TV industry and insufficient income, he was forced to dissolve his studio, emphasizing it was not an attempt to garner sympathy. In the face of false rumors, he said he has entrusted a lawyer to collect evidence and will file a lawsuit.
In addition, footage from several years ago surfaced online, showing Luo Zheng filming the historical drama "The Unruly Lord" with actress Ji Meihan. In the outtakes, during a noodle-eating kiss scene, he kissed Ji before the director gave instructions. Although he later explained he was "too in character," he also half-jokingly said, "It was so gross," leading netizens to criticize him for crossing professional boundaries. Luo Zheng later clarified during a livestream that the scene was originally scripted with a kiss, and he was acting according to plan, emphasizing that the two had co-starred in several projects and had good chemistry. Fans also supported him, pointing out that the actress did not object in the behind-the-scenes footage and believed it was just improvisation rather than something that should be overanalyzed. #
News Sources: ETtoday Starlight Cloud + United Daily News