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| 99 Sons and Zero Logic? Wang Yuwei Distances Himself from Controversial Fantasy Drama |
The show, which centres on a woman giving birth to 99 sons in a single pregnancy (yes, really), racked up over 44 million views before it was swiftly pulled from online platforms following a wave of backlash.
The plot? Wild, to say the least. A woman becomes miraculously pregnant with a so-called “dragon seed,” triggering a celestial omen involving a qilin—a mythical beast often linked to blessings and the birth of gifted kids.
What follows is a chaotic mix of divine signs, court drama, and, famously, newborn babies stacked like “beef rolls” and wheeled off to the palace. Naturally.
Rather than applause for its creativity, the drama faced heavy criticism for twisting traditional Chinese mythology and reducing women’s reproductive roles to spectacle.
At one point, a villainous official in the palace even accuses the babies of being “monsters set to destroy the nation.” The absurdity reached a point where even medical professionals chimed in, pointing out that the human body can maybe handle 15–20 babies tops—99 is just straight-up fantasy.
Only seen in Chinese short drama female lead gives birth to 99 children. Screenwriter dares to write, director dares to shoot and actress dares to act😅#CDrama pic.twitter.com/xRSn3OwDmG
— All About Cent 🍉 (@Allcbizmelons) June 15, 2025
Amid the drama, actor Wang Yuwei, who plays the male lead, finally addressed the controversy during a livestream on 15 June. And let’s just say, he’s not exactly standing by the project.
“I only realised how crazy the story was after reading the script. It’s really insane. I agreed without even reading it,”
Wang Yuwei admitted, blaming his agent for nudging him into the role. “Honestly, I regret it.”
His bluntness caught attention—but he wasn’t the only one dodging responsibility. The drama’s director took to social media with a half-joking post:
“I already felt like I was losing my mind during filming. If you have complaints, find the screenwriter—it was all their idea.”
Netizens had a field day. Comments ranged from snarky to downright savage:
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“This drama lives in its own fantasy world, completely detached from reality.”
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“So ridiculous, and clearly made to grab attention. How did it even go viral?”
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“It’s brainless entertainment. If you take it seriously, you’ve already lost.”
The scandal has kicked off renewed debate about the current wave of ultra-short Chinese dramas—many of which are churned out quickly, stuffed with outrageous plots, and aimed squarely at viral success. With little regulation and even less creative accountability, many are wondering: how far is too far?
For now, Qilin Delivers Children has vanished from platforms, leaving behind a legacy of memes, disbelief, and one very regretful lead actor.