China's drama "The Investiture of the Gods," starring Dilireba and Chen Xingxu, has dominated both popularity and ratings upon release. Dilireba has received universal acclaim online for both her acting and martial arts skills, significantly boosting her standing. Recently, however, at public appearances, sharp-eyed netizens noticed her face appeared stiff and puffy, looking distinctly different from her previously lively and delicate features. Despite her solid dance background, she has been spotted dancing awkwardly on multiple occasions. Furthermore, her voice also seems to lack its previously recognizable quality. These three major changes have made netizens suspicious. As Dilireba’s contract with her agency "Jaywalk Studio" is set to expire at the end of this year and rumors swirl that she does not intend to renew, while the agency is reluctant to lose such a cash cow, conspiracy theories alleging she’s been replaced by a double have surfaced, worrying many fans.
During several recent appearances, even though Dilireba was still dressed splendidly, sharp-eyed netizens noticed her puffy face and that her features looked different from their previously delicate liveliness. This immediately sparked rumors of excessive cosmetic procedures. Moreover, Dilireba has been trained in dance since childhood, having worked as a dancer before debuting and is well known in the entertainment industry for her dance skills. Yet at recent events, her dance moves appeared clearly uncoordinated, raising doubts about her supposed prowess. In addition, her voice, which used to be clear and low, now seems stickier, and her manner of speaking feels drastically different to many netizens.
The entertainment industry is notoriously complex, so netizens are genuinely worried that Dilireba may be facing the predicament of being replaced by a double. While some say her changes are simply due to a severe cold, many find this explanation unconvincing. The obvious stiffness in her dancing at events, which looked like the movements of someone unfamiliar and uncoordinated with dance, only adds fuel to the replacement conspiracy theory.
News source: Up Media Pop Culture