Chinese actress Wang Likun rose to fame through her role in “Beauty’s Schemes” and even participated in “Sisters Who Make Waves” in 2020. In 2019, she married businessman Zhan Haoli, but in 2023 he was exposed for alleged fraud, causing her to give up on the marriage. As a result, her endorsements were all canceled and acting opportunities drastically decreased, forcing her to seek a new path. She eventually transitioned into the short drama market as a new direction.
Zhan Haoli was accused of defrauding nearly 200 families out of 1.39 billion RMB (around 800 million MYR), and on the 26th was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Beijing Second Intermediate People’s Court. Although Wang Likun was not involved in the case, the incident severely impacted her career. She was labeled the “ex-wife of a fraudster,” her public image was badly damaged, her acting fees dropped to a twentieth of her peak, and her assets also faced seizure.
With the rise of the short drama market, Wang Likun decided to enter the short drama scene. Her first starring short drama, “Ruo Xi Zhuan,” was recently launched. The series tells the story of a woman who rises from a convicted slave in the imperial court to the center of power in the harem. Wang Likun’s performance has been well-received, and she stated, “Short dramas are a new challenge. I hope to find a new self on this platform.” In addition to “Ruo Xi Zhuan,” she is also involved in “Floating World Chenxiang” and the soon-to-be-aired costume drama “Sparrow Bone,” with buzz and discussion continuing to climb.
News Source: ETtoday Xingguangyun