Chinese actress Zhou Yutong, known for her superb acting in past works like “Nothing But You” and “The Last Immortal,” recently starred in the new drama “Peaceful Year” alongside Bai Yu and Zhu Yawen. Unfortunately, the series has been poorly received—not only due to a dull plot but also because Zhou Yutong previously irked many viewers with her tactless behavior on the reality show “Divas Hit the Road 7.” Now, Zhang Ruonan from the hit “Hard to Coax” booked a theater screening for “Peaceful Year” to show support for Bai Yu and Zhou Yutong. Unexpectedly, Zhou Yutong responded only to Wu Yue and Lin Yun—who also booked screenings—while directly snubbing Zhang Ruonan, drawing heavy criticism from netizens!
Zhou Yutong only thanked Wu Yue and Lin Yun, and even commented under Lin Yun’s post, writing: “Thank you, my darling!” But she specifically omitted Zhang Ruonan, leaving many baffled. Some believe it’s because Zhang Ruonan’s star has recently soared after starring in “Hard to Coax,” elevating her goddess image. If Zhou Yutong had thanked Zhang Ruonan, she might have been overshadowed by her. Therefore, it’s speculated Zhou Yutong intentionally skipped Zhang Ruonan to minimize her visibility. Netizens remarked this is exactly like her conduct on “Divas Hit the Road 7”—seemingly innocent yet full of calculation.
After facing widespread backlash, Zhou Yutong’s studio quickly sought to do damage control, stating that Zhou Yutong had thanked Zhang Ruonan in private but the public acknowledgment was missed due to an oversight by the studio. Additionally, Zhou Yutong promised Zhang Ruonan’s fans that she would book a theater for Zhang Ruonan and Bai Yu’s new drama “Winter’s End, Spring’s Arrival” as a token of thanks. In fact, Zhou Yutong and Zhang Ruonan have known each other since their early days in the industry. When Zhou Yutong was filming “Peaceful Year,” Zhang Ruonan even visited the set with drinks in hand. Many fans have pointed out that Zhang Ruonan treats Zhou Yutong sincerely, but is instead treated as a ‘plastic sister,’ leading to much sympathy for Zhang Ruonan.
Source: Up Media POP