33-year-old Chinese actor Jin Ze (Zhang Jiawei) suddenly passed away at his home in Hangzhou, shocking the entertainment industry. Chat records exposed by his ex-girlfriend revealed the painful inside story of his suspected long-term suffering from sexual harassment and workplace bullying by top executives. Taiwanese writer Cherry Yangzi, who previously worked at Huayi Brothers, also posted on Threads, exposing the industry's dark side. She recalled that about ten years ago, during a meeting with a top superstar, the star casually flipped through a magazine during a break and calmly said, “I've slept with every actress in this magazine.”
Cherry Yangzi recalled that at the time, the popular male star said this in a nearly conversational tone while flipping through the magazine during the break, leaving her stunned and completely unsure how to respond—she could only barely maintain her composure. She also mentioned that what made her even more uncomfortable was that after the meeting ended, a director who left together actually bragged to her, “I slept with them before he did, he just doesn't know.”
Cherry Yangzi further revealed that she later even received some privately circulated videos and messages, putting her in a very awkward situation, and she could only helplessly think, “What am I expected to say? ‘So capable?’” After witnessing such unbearable behavior in the industry, she spoke gravely about the recent related incidents, lamenting, “So for victims like Yu Menglong and Jin Ze, I can guarantee, judging by the morals of those top dogs, there must be plenty of evidence. While you're seeking justice, they might still be savoring the memories!” She bluntly said that after years in these power games, she had been completely “disgusted,” which was why she gradually distanced herself from the world of fame and fortune, turning to spiritual cultivation for peace.
This revelation has led to more responses from the industry. A fashion designer with over 20 years of experience commented that the entertainment industry's darkness far exceeds the public's imagination, saying they've seen too many stars show “completely different sides on and off stage.” Veteran scriptwriter Wang Hailin also wrote on Weibo with emotion, “I've long said that starting about a decade ago, it's very dangerous for young, handsome male actors, as wolves are watching from all sides. I know some sad stories, but they may not represent even one percent of the real world.”