Chinese actor Hu Yitian quickly rose to fame with the youth campus drama “A Love So Beautiful,” and went on to star in a series of sweet romance dramas such as “Unrequited Love” and “Go Go Squid 2: Dt. Appledog’s Time,” successfully establishing his “heartthrob” image. However, he has not joined a filming crew for a new project in over 600 days and has released almost no new dramas in nearly two years, sparking concerns about whether his career transition has faced setbacks.
Recently, a fan ran into Hu Yitian at the airport and directly asked: “When will you be joining a shoot again?” He first joked that he had “changed jobs,” then half-jokingly said, “Retired! Retired!” After the video surfaced, it quickly sparked heated online discussion, with the related topic “Hu Yitian retired” trending on Weibo and garnering over 420 million views. However, Hu Yitian is still scheduled to attend a fashion event on the 2nd, and both his studio and fan club have already pre-announced the schedule, confirming that he has public work engagements this month.
The Harsh Truth Behind the Scenes
Many netizens have been discussing Hu Yitian’s current situation. Some pointed out: “Although he has 20 million followers on Weibo, hot topic discussions are lukewarm, indicating his active fan count has fallen compared to the past, and this natural decrease in influence impacts his opportunities.” Others believe his agency could be the key issue: “After switching companies, he hasn’t landed any new shows. Maybe it’s time to consider changing management again.” Some netizens bluntly noted the fierce competition in the entertainment industry: “Maybe it’s not that he doesn’t want to take on new projects, but that no one is offering him roles anymore.”