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| Xiao Yuliang Faces Backlash for Littering Cigarette in Viral Paparazzi Video (Sohu/Weibo) |
Chinese actor Xiao Yuliang has landed himself in a bit of hot water after paparazzi footage captured him casually flicking a cigarette butt onto the ground in a public area. The clip, which made rounds via a gossip media outlet, sparked chatter across social media and earned the actor a fair bit of flak for what many netizens deemed “careless” and “ungentlemanly” behaviour.
Known for his roles in Fighter of the Destiny, Tomb of the Sea, The Truth, and Ultimate Note, Xiao Yuliang isn’t new to public attention—but this time, the spotlight was a tad less glamorous.
🎥 What Happened?
In the now-viral clip, Xiao Yuliang was seen exiting what looked like a filming set or work location, cigarette in hand. Instead of disposing of it properly, he appeared to casually toss the butt to the ground before walking off. Cue the Internet outrage.
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The footage quickly gained traction online, with hashtags like #肖宇梁随手扔烟头# (“Xiao Yuliang throws cigarette butt”) and #肖宇梁为扔烟头道歉# (“Xiao Yuliang apologises for littering”) dominating Weibo trends for the day.
🗣️ Xiao Yuliang Responds
To his credit, the actor didn’t dodge the backlash. Instead, he addressed it head-on via a comment under the original gossip post:
“Sorry, throwing cigarette butts on the ground is not proper behaviour. I sincerely apologise.”
He went on to add:
“I’ll definitely be more self-disciplined moving forward. I welcome public supervision and criticism.”
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He even gave a cheeky shoutout to gossip blogger Bai Xiaosheng, saying he was open to continued strict monitoring. Not the usual celeb clapback—just a calm, honest mea culpa.
💬 Netizen Reactions
Reactions to his apology have been mixed, though largely civil. Some fans praised him for owning up quickly:
“Not many celebs would apologise so fast and openly. Respect,” one comment read.
Others, however, weren’t so forgiving:
“Being a public figure means setting an example. This isn’t just about littering—it’s about attitude.”
A few questioned whether this was a one-off slip or reflective of a deeper pattern, calling on him (and other stars) to act more responsibly in daily life, not just on camera.
Xiao Yuliang may not have committed a major crime, but in an age where every move gets scrutinised, even small lapses can snowball. Fortunately, his honest and swift apology seems to have prevented things from escalating further. Time will tell if he keeps his promise to be more mindful—but for now, netizens are watching.