33-year-old Chinese actor Deng Lun, who rose to fame with 'Ashes of Love', once had a shining career path. However, in March 2022, he was exposed for tax issues and was ordered by Chinese authorities to pay back taxes and fines totaling 106 million yuan (about 63.63 million ringgit). His Weibo account was quickly deleted, effectively banning him and causing him to disappear from the entertainment circle. Recently, he suddenly appeared on the cover of the Spanish edition of METAL art magazine, sparking heated discussion among netizens who speculated that he might be testing the waters for a comeback or, unable to act in shows, was trying to make some money by selling magazines.
A few years ago, Deng Lun once posted, 'I have never chosen to give up my dream, even in difficult and monotonous days', and he is still holding on today. As time keeps passing, what he reads is not loss, but hope. He is still full of endless anticipation for tomorrow, knows clearly what he loves, and what keeps him moving forward.