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| Zhao Lusi Comeback: Weibo Exit, Agency Issues, and Fashion Event Appearance |
Zhao Lusi is once again proving why she’s one of the most watched names in Chinese entertainment. After weeks of silence and the sudden deletion of her 30-million-strong Weibo account, the actress made her first public appearance — and the crowd response was nothing short of overwhelming.
The Love Like the Galaxy and Hidden Love star had a difficult 2024, including hospitalisation and later sharing openly about battling depression and even experiencing temporary loss of speech.
Though she returned to work, her long-running conflict with agency Galaxy Cool Entertainment left her career in limbo.
With her contract tied up until 2030, she accused the company of restricting her, leaving her unable to secure new drama roles.
For now, she’s been leaning on livestreams and brand events to stay in the public eye.
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In recent months, Zhao Lusi shifted her presence from Weibo to Xiaohongshu, where she now counts around 23 million followers.
Her livestreams — framed as part of agricultural support programmes — drew both praise and criticism after netizens found links between promoted products and her friend’s business.
Authorities did later confirm her official ambassador role, but the debate was enough for ZhaoLusi to quit Weibo entirely.
Xi’an Appearance Brings Out Massive Crowds
Her comeback moment arrived at Teenie Weenie’s “Qianjin Canelé” themed showcase in Xi’an.
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Wearing a khaki jacket over a pink shirt with a brown pleated skirt, she pulled off her trademark sweet style with ease.
Despite only appearing for three minutes, six entire floors of a shopping mall filled with cheering fans.
Topics linked to Zhao Lusi then went global, making her the only Chinese actress to trend worldwide nine times on Twitter.
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Zhao Lusi also joined the brand’s livestream, performing the trending Douyin dance 柠檬叉Angel — a mash-up choreo combining the tunes of Angel and Bu De Bu Ai.
With a rose in hand and graceful moves, she charmed viewers and drew comparisons to fellow actresses like Bai Lu, with many saying Zhao Lusi’s version was the most captivating.
But the most touching moment came afterwards, when cameras caught her quietly wiping away tears backstage.
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Fans believe she was overcome with emotion after seeing so much love and loyalty, especially following months of personal and professional hurdles.
Whatever the controversies, Zhao Lusi’s return shows her resilience and enduring pull.
Even without new drama projects on the horizon, she remains one of China’s most influential young stars — with a fanbase that refuses to let her fade from the spotlight.