Chinese actress Bai Lu soared to fame last year with dramas such as "White Moon Brahma Star" and "Immortal by the River." However, after filming the historical drama "Mo Li," she took a break and has not taken on any new acting projects for over half a year. Reportedly, she has been considering whether to renew her contract with her agency, Huanyu Entertainment. Recently, the company posted a New Year celebration photo on Weibo, with Bai Lu prominently featured in the center position, subtly hinting that she has become their number one leading lady. This led to the news of her successful renewal coming to light, and it was revealed that agent Yu Zheng offered her "two top-tier conditions," which convinced Bai Lu to sign again, sparking heated discussions.
It is understood that Bai Lu's contract was set to expire in March, but now reports say she has already signed on for another five years. The terms offered by Yu Zheng are also extremely generous: the first is giving her the lead female roles in two high-profile dramas—"Chu Gong Fu" and "Jin Wu Bu Jin 2". The second is "priority in film and television resources," meaning that if there are quality scripts, she gets first pick—essentially granting her full autonomy over her acting projects, almost like establishing her own studio.
Many have looked into why Bai Lu chose to renew her contract. Aside from her longstanding relationship with the company, it's difficult to go solo in the entertainment industry. Furthermore, after seeing how Yu Zheng swiftly handled scandals involving Xu Kai and Zhao Qing, Bai Lu recognized his exceptional capabilities. Not only that, but Yu Zheng has indeed offered her excellent terms, prompting Bai Lu to agree to renew. Many fans are eagerly anticipating Bai Lu reaching new heights in her career.
News source: Up Media Pop Culture