Chinese actress Zhao Lusi has recently had her work come to a halt due to conflicts with her management company, and she has only been interacting with fans through social media. Unexpectedly, on the 17th, she suddenly posted a message sharply criticizing the prevailing 'parasitic culture' in the entertainment industry, even likening those who ride others' popularity without any representative work to 'hermit crabs.' Her sharp tone sparked heated discussion.
Zhao Lusi stated that some people are now deliberately creating an 'anti-celebrity image,' earning traffic by stirring up provocative topics. 'But if the industry has no bottom line, at least people should. The achievements gained by living off others' traffic—hermit crabs will never have representative works.' She emphasized that actors should focus on their craft, not on opportunistic tricks.
Although she didn't name anyone, many netizens connected her post to recent remarks made by stand-up comedian Xiao Bei. In a show, Xiao Bei had indirectly mocked some artists for 'faking illnesses to elicit sympathy,' which caused quite a stir. Many suspect that Zhao Lusi's move was an 'indirect response.' Xiao Bei also quickly became a trending topic, proving that he still managed to ride the wave of popularity.
News Source: United Daily News