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| Yuan Yiqi Stands Her Ground After Being Harassed and Secretly Filmed on Flight |
Former SNH48 member Yuan Yiqi just proved she’s not only got talent and grace, but also a whole lot of guts. On 2 May, Yuan Yiqi was spotted at the airport looking as polished as ever, but what happened earlier on her flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai was far from pleasant – and she handled it like an absolute boss.
Turns out, during the flight, a random man kept switching seats trying to get close to her – not to say hi or ask for an autograph, but to secretly film her.
And if that wasn’t gross enough, the guy and his mate reportedly chatted away using all sorts of disrespectful and sexist language about women – all while staring and whispering like a pair of creeps.
But Yuan YiQi didn’t panic or cause a scene. Nope.
She stayed calm, gathered receipts – we’re talking voice recordings, sneaky seat-switching pics, the whole package – and waited until the flight ended.
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Then, once she got off the plane, she personally approached the man and gave him a polite but firm piece of her mind.
She told him straight-up to stop filming and cut the misogynistic nonsense, all while making sure the fans and staff nearby were safe too.
One fan’s video even showed the man tailing Yuan Yiqi all the way to the airport bathroom after landing.
Yuan Yiqi was secretly photographed by the man in the plane. And the man insults the woman.
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At that point, it stopped being awkward and started being straight-up creepy.
But Yuan Yiqi, ever the composed queen, still didn’t lose her cool – just showed the man all the proof she had collected. Safe to say, he looked like a clown caught red-handed.
According to fan reports, the guy even had limited edition Yuan Yiqi merch on him, suggesting this wasn’t some random encounter – this was deliberate and disturbing.
Luckily, thanks to Yuan Yiqi’s evidence, it didn’t turn into a he-said-she-said situation.
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The studio’s since announced they’ll reserve the right to press charges and reveal the man’s identity if needed.
Oh, and he’s been permanently banned from any future fan support activities.
Good riddance.
Netizens, fans, and even casual onlookers have been rallying behind Yuan, praising her courage and level-headedness.
Many called her a true symbol of “female power”, with some saying her actions set an example not just for celebs, but for everyday women facing harassment.
And let’s be honest – it’s not easy to stay polite and assertive when someone’s blatantly disrespecting you.
She didn’t even curse once. Now that’s class.
Long-time fans weren’t surprised.
Yuan Yiqi’s always carried herself as an independent, thoughtful artist – her solo track “好像见到你 (Feels Like I Saw You)” even includes lyrics about bravely facing malice. It’s clear she doesn’t just sing about strength – she lives it.
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This whole episode has also sparked bigger conversations online around secret filming, sexual harassment, and the lack of protections for women in public spaces.
Some pointed out how rare it is for victims to actually have solid proof, and how hard it can be to speak up.
But thanks to Yuan YiQi’s quick thinking and courage, this time, the outcome was different.
So while this incident could’ve easily been brushed off or buried, Yuan Yiqi made sure it wasn’t.
She stood her ground, protected herself and those around her, and walked away with dignity intact.
No drama, no PR fluff – just actions that spoke louder than words.
Absolute queen behaviour.
And guess what?
This wasn’t a PR stunt, and no one’s accusing her of riding the hype wave. People are simply impressed, and rightfully so. Yuan Yiqi – smart, bold, and seriously inspiring.