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| “Low-Key Queen”: Dilraba Dilmurat Goes Viral for Travelling Discreetly and Celebrating Her Birthday Alone |
Chinese actress Dilraba Dilmurat unexpectedly found herself dominating Weibo on 21 November after a recording—allegedly featuring well-known paparazzo Liu Dachui—started circulating online. In the clip, Liu shares his observations of the actress while following her movements in Beijing, painting her as someone incredibly careful, private, and fiercely self-reliant.
But instead of exposing any scandals, the recording ended up sparking a heated debate on the platform: is Dilraba simply living life on her own terms, or has the paparazzo crossed a line in overanalysing her personal routine?
Cautious, Independent, and Moving Quietly Around Beijing
According to the viral audio, Liu describes Dilireba as “extremely cautious” and someone who “keeps herself fully protected”.
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He claims she rarely relies on anyone besides herself and always keeps a low profile when travelling around the capital.
Liu recounts that she often walks several streets before hailing an inexpensive taxi—around two yuan per kilometre—something that surprised many netizens.
“Who would imagine a top-tier celebrity taking a regular taxi?” he said in the clip. He also mentioned seeing her handle her own luggage, check into a hotel quietly, and sit alone in a corner of the lobby.
One detail that particularly caught attention was the claim that she celebrated her birthday alone, despite staying in one of Beijing’s most luxurious hotels, reportedly charging five-digit yuan rates per night.
Liu then went on to suggest her romantic life “shows no progress”, implying she has few close companions around her.
Fans Fire Back: “Being Alone Doesn’t Mean Being Lonely”
Once the audio started trending—eventually hitting Weibo’s #1 hot search spot—the reactions were mixed but largely supportive of C-drama star Dilraba.
Many fans praised her independence and grounded personality, emphasising that choosing to walk, take regular taxis, or stay discreet isn’t a sign of gloom but a sign of maturity and self-protection.
Comments included:
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“Being alone doesn’t mean being lonely. Only Dilraba knows whether she’s happy.”
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“She’s humble, focused, independent — nothing wrong with that.”
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“If anything, this proves she keeps her private life clean. No scandals, no mess.”
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“Her romantic life is her business. Not trusting people easily is her right.”
A common sentiment among supporters was that Liu’s recording didn’t expose anything negative—instead, it reinforced Dilraba’s reputation as a hardworking actress who values her personal boundaries.
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Netizens Question Paparazzi Ethics: “Let Her Live Her Life”
On the flip side, a sizeable portion of the discussion turned towards criticism of Liu himself. Many questioned why a celebrity’s quiet, harmless routine should be dissected in the first place.
Some netizens bluntly pointed out:
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“Randomly exposing someone’s private life is not acceptable.”
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“Why should we trust paparazzi over their own assumptions?”
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“Interpreting someone’s life choices as loneliness feels unfair.”
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“She didn’t bother anyone; let her live.”
The general mood suggests that people are increasingly tired of paparazzi narrating an artist’s life based solely on distant observations.
As of now, neither Dilraba Dilmurat nor Liu Dachui has issued any statement regarding the viral recording.
And while the clip was clearly intended to stir curiosity about her private life, it seems to have had the opposite effect—most netizens ended up praising her composure, discipline, and low-key charm.
For many, Dilraba’s quiet lifestyle is not a scandal but a reminder that fame doesn’t erase the desire for calm, control, and independence.
Source: World Journal