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| “I Got My Roles Through Ability”: He Shiyu Speaks Out After Leaving Genius Girlfriend |
The drama Genius Girlfriend has found itself in the spotlight again after actress He Shiyu officially confirmed she will no longer appear in the series.
Zhaosen Entertainment, her agency, released a statement saying that her withdrawal was simply down to scheduling changes and had been agreed upon after discussions with the production team.
They stressed that online chatter about other reasons was unfounded.
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Not long after, He Shiyu posted her own message on social media.
She emphasised that every role she’s taken so far came through her ability and fair auditions, not through background connections.
Her words were sharp and clear: “Now I’m not playing anymore, anyone else can. Sorry, I’m just being honest.”
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Her post quickly caught fire online, with many netizens praising her for speaking so directly and standing her ground.
The situation follows earlier speculation that He Shiyu had “taken over” a role originally linked to Zhao Jiamin, sparking heated debate among fans.
In previous exchanges with netizens, she firmly denied ever replacing anyone and asked for the “drama outside the drama” to be put to rest.
For now, the production continues, but He Shiyu’s firm stance has added another layer of buzz around Genius Girlfriend.