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| Yu Zheng Accused of Shading Ren Jialun Amid Rising Tensions With Bai Lu Fans (HK.on.cc) |
Looks like the long-simmering fan beef between Bai Lu and Ren Jialun stans is back on the boil—and this time, veteran producer Yu Zheng has landed himself right in the thick of it.
It all kicked off (again) when a promotional poster for Bai Lu’s latest drama Feud (临江仙) started circulating online. Created by her fanbase, the artwork subtly hinted that the smash success of her past dramas One and Only (周生如故) and Forever and Ever (一生一世)—both of which starred her opposite Ren Jialun—was thanks to her performance. Unsurprisingly, that rubbed Ren Jialun’s fans the wrong way.
The situation heated up fast. Social media was soon flooded with heated back-and-forths, with Bai Lu’s loyalists hyping up her solo career trajectory and Ren Jialun’s supporters feeling slighted and undermined.
Then came Yu Zheng—never one to stay silent for long. The drama producer posted a cryptic message on social media:
"Those who should climb the mountain, climb it. Those who are going downhill, go downhill."
Though he didn’t drop any names, many netizens read between the lines and interpreted it as a jab at Ren Jialun, implying that his career might be losing steam while Bai Lu continues to rise.
Naturally, that only poured more fuel on the flames.
Fans at War, Producers Throwing Shade, and Screenshots Threatened
Things escalated when Yu Zheng clapped back at online criticism with a spicy follow-up:
“I’m a little crazy and not afraid of being cursed. Keep provoking me, and I’ll post screenshots from writers, actors, and directors in our WeChat groups, all complaining about a certain someone. Let’s see who gets embarrassed.”
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That threat hit hard—especially since it suggested insider industry gossip could come to light. Though he didn’t confirm who the “certain someone” was, most fans assumed it was Ren Jialun, who’s been dealing with a wave of backlash despite his recent professional wins.
Ren Jialun’s fans weren’t having it. They came out swinging, claiming Yu Zheng was just trying to distract from the lukewarm reception to Feud—which hasn’t exactly blown audiences away since its premiere.
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They also pointed out that Ren Jialun’s schedule has been packed with strong projects, like the recently wrapped historical drama Silent Tides (风与潮) and the fantasy romance Perfect Match (佳偶天成), which both did well with fans and critics alike.
Meanwhile, Bai Lu’s fans were quick to defend their idol and double down on the idea that she’s in her prime. Many highlighted how close Bai Lu is with her fandom—often calling them her “family” and “daughters” in interviews—and how that closeness has bred fierce loyalty. For them, attacking her success was simply out of order.
When Fandoms Go Too Far
This isn’t the first time fan rivalries in C-ent have gone public, but the Yu Zheng twist took this one up a notch. As HK.on.cc reported, this mess shines a light on how easily celebrity feuds can spiral out of control—especially when industry insiders get involved.
The bigger issue? This isn’t just fans bickering anymore. With producers throwing shade, reputations at stake, and the threat of private convos being leaked, it’s starting to look more like a PR landmine than a simple social media spat.
Will Yu Zheng actually drop the screenshots? Will Bai Lu and Ren Jialun finally address the mess head-on? Or will this all blow over like fan wars past?
Hard to say. But one thing’s clear—when fandoms clash and big names start posting shady metaphors, things get messy fast.