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Looks like things are heating up on Weibo again – and if you’ve been in Chinese drama fandoms long enough, you’ll know exactly where this is going.
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This time, the spotlight's on Zhao Lusi. Some of her fans have found themselves in a bit of a digital dust-up with Guan Xiaotong’s fanbase.
And, well, it didn’t stop there – somehow, even Jisoo from Blackpink got dragged into the mess.
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So, what happened?
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It all started when a Zhao Lusi fan issued an apology to Guan Xiaotong (GXT) on their personal Weibo, apparently after saying something out of line.
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Sounds fair enough, right? But before anyone could properly accept the apology, the post got deleted. And that’s when it all kicked off.
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GXT’s fans weren’t having it. They claimed the deleted post showed the apology wasn’t genuine at all – more of a “I said sorry, but I don’t actually mean it” move. Cue the screenshots, accusations, and not-so-subtle shade.
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Then it got messier.
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Some GXT fans were accused of actually being Yu Shuxin (Esther Yu) fans pretending to be neutral, stirring the pot on purpose. But receipts were pulled, and it turned out the accusations were false.
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Still, the damage was done – and the mutual reporting started. Yep, both sides began reporting each other’s accounts to Weibo for “spreading false rumours” and “disrespecting idols”.
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If you thought that was it, you’d be wrong. For reasons no one fully understands, Jisoo’s fans (yes, Jisoo from BLACKPINK) also entered the chat.
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Allegedly, a few Zhao Lusi fans made subtle comparisons, and both fandoms started claiming their fave was “on top”.
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Suddenly, it was less about apologies and more about who's more famous, more talented, or more “queen-like”. Classic.
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Why does this keep happening?
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Honestly? Because Chinese fandom culture – especially on Weibo – is intense.
Like, really intense.
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While most fans are chill and just want to support their idols, there’s a small but extremely loud section that treats stanning like a full-time sport.
And that’s when things get chaotic.
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Fanwars on Weibo aren’t rare – they’re practically a weekly occurrence.
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All it takes is a misunderstood comment, a vague post, or a rumour without a source, and it snowballs into a full-blown online war.
People dig up old posts, make charts to “prove popularity”, and spam reporting tools like it’s their life mission.
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There's even a term for it: 饭圈撕逼 (fànquān sībī), which literally means fandom tearing each other apart. Not exactly poetic, but very accurate.
In recent years, Chinese authorities have tried cracking down on these extreme behaviours, urging fans to stop online bullying and so-called “fandom wars”.
But with how emotionally charged things can get – especially when multiple idols are involved – it’s not easy to stop. Some of related topics:
- Zhang Yuxi Takes Legal Action At Online Trolls
- Zhao Lusi Gears Up for Court Battle
- Yu Shuxin Sues 29 Netizens on Weibo
What now?
As of now, the situation’s calmed slightly, but not without dozens of posts being taken down, accounts getting warnings, and both sides still holding grudges. It probably won’t be the last time either.
For now, all we can say is: if you're planning to tweet about your fave on Weibo... maybe keep it cute, or at least don’t delete your apology.
We’ll keep watching the drama unfold – from a safe distance.