Zhou Xun Responds to Bullying Allegations on Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace Set

Zhou Xun’s Team Dismantles Nine Major Allegations from Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace

The long-standing rumours about Zhou Xun’s behaviour during the filming of Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace have finally been addressed head-on. 

Her official fanclub has released a detailed statement, refuting claims that the actress engaged in bullying, script changes, or unprofessional conduct.

“Noise and Slander Shouldn’t Drown Out the Truth”

According to the statement, Zhou Xun has been repeatedly targeted by false accusations over the past two years, with online speculation painting her as domineering on set. The fanclub firmly countered this, stressing that:

“Noise full of slander should not drown out the truth.”

They emphasised that Zhou Xun’s professionalism and kindness throughout the production had been misrepresented by internet rumours.

Clearing Up the Li Chun Rumour

One of the most widespread stories claimed Zhou Xun bullied fellow actress Li Chun, who played Wei Yanwan in the series. But this, the fanclub pointed out, was a complete fabrication.

In reality, Li Chun herself has described her Ruyi’s experience as “one of the most valuable in her life.” 

She has continued to support Zhou Xun’s work publicly, and their friendship is backed up by multiple photos together.

Interestingly, the supposed “bullying story” originated not from the Chinese set at all, but from a misappropriated anecdote about Hollywood actress Shelley Duvall during the filming of The Shining—later twisted to fit Zhou Xun.

Debunking More Allegations

The fanclub also went point by point through nine major claims:

Li Chun’s mother crying on set? She was reacting emotionally to a dramatic scene, not to Zhou Xun’s behaviour. 

Threatening Li Chun about playing a villain? Pure fiction—Zhou Xun’s public comments on roles have always been measured and neutral. 

Causing Hawick Lau or Wallace Huo discomfort? Wallace Huo reportedly became ill after an intense emotional scene, not due to Zhou Xun. In fact, he has often spoken of her as a friend and even invited her to his wedding. 

Script tampering and line cutting? The so-called “deleted lines” were explained as production adjustments, with no evidence Zhou Xun had a hand in them. 

Directors and child actors sidelined? Director Wang Jun himself has praised Zhou Xun’s dedication, saying she was easy to work with, while the child actors’ storylines remained intact all the way to broadcast.

The statement highlighted Zhou Xun’s reputation as a considerate colleague, recalling moments where she invited staff to rest in her caravan and gave out envelopes of money to ease a crew member’s worries after losing cash.

Such actions, the fanclub argued, hardly match the image of a domineering star

Ultimately, the fanclub’s aim was clear: to put an end to years of damaging speculation. They urged the public to stop spreading unfounded claims and to respect Zhou Xun’s reputation as one of China’s most accomplished actresses.

“False stories might gain clicks,” the statement concluded, “but the truth speaks louder in the long run.”

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