The buzz around Chinese superstar Wang Yibo isn’t just shaking social media — it’s rattling the stock market too.
Over the past few months, talk has been flying that Wang Yibo might not renew his contract with Yuehua Entertainment, the very agency that built its brand (and fortune) around him.
Even though both sides have stayed mostly quiet, that single rumour alone has been enough to send the company’s shares into a free-fall — a 28% drop in the second half of 2025, including a sharp 12% slump just in October.
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The ‘Fortune God’ of Yuehua
Let’s be honest — Wang Yibo isn’t just another celeb on Yuehua’s roster. He’s the cash cow, the face of top brands, and the one who practically keeps the lights on.
Insiders have long called him Yuehua’s “entertainment fortune god”, and it’s not just flattery.
Since 2023, he’s reportedly brought in around 60% of the company’s total profit, contributing an estimated 1 billion yuan over two years.
No wonder investors panic whenever his name’s missing from reports.
When Yuehua went public back in 2022, Wang Yibo’s name appeared nearly 20 times in its prospectus — turning it into what netizens cheekily dubbed a “Wang Yibo concept stock”.
Where the Rumours Started
Speculation first appeared around March 2025, hinting that the megastar might go solo once his current contract expires in October 2026. Things escalated when Yuehua’s mid-year report curiously skipped any mention of him.
Then came the whispers that Wang Yibo had set up his own private studio — complete with registered trademarks under his name and nicknames like “Yibo” and “Ye Bo”. Cue the investor panic.
By early November, the stock market had already reacted.
Yuehua’s shares slid nearly 10% in a single trading day after the rumours picked up steam again, even though the company’s founder Du Hua publicly brushed them off as “nonsense”.
From Superstar to Strategic Risk
Wang Yibo’s influence over Yuehua’s fortunes is both a blessing and a curse.
He’s brought global recognition and brand deals galore — but that heavy reliance means the company’s stability now lives or dies by his choices.
The rest of Yuehua’s artist lineup — including Cheng Xiao, Wu Xuanyi, Han Geng, and Huang Minghao — all hold their own, but none can compete with Wang Yibo’s nationwide pull.
In fact, Huang Minghao is considered the second most profitable artist in their ranks, yet his output doesn’t even come close.
That’s why analysts are calling this a textbook case of a “one-star company” problem — where one celebrity shoulders most of the revenue, leaving the agency vulnerable if they ever decide to move on.
Wang Yibo’s Next Chapter?
Interestingly, Wang Yibo’s focus has been shifting.
Over the last two years, he’s been keeping a lower profile in film and TV, putting more energy into motorsports and rock climbing — hobbies that also hint at independence from Yuehua’s usual talent scheduling.
His studio reportedly registered across entertainment, lifestyle, and even automotive sectors, suggesting that his next move could blend brand-building with personal passion projects.
Still, with the contract clock ticking down to late 2026, fans are already speculating:
Will he renew? Go independent? Or strike a joint venture deal that lets him keep more control?
What This Means for Yuehua
For Yuehua Entertainment, the timing couldn’t be worse.
The company’s stock has been sliding all year, and the lack of new breakout artists has investors questioning whether they’ve relied too heavily on one name for too long.
If Wang Yibo stays, the market could bounce back — but if he doesn’t, Yuehua may face a complete business restructure to rebuild trust and diversify its talent power.
Right now, nothing’s official — just whispers and market reactions.
But it’s a reminder of how much one person can define an entire entertainment empire.
As one netizen put it: “If Wang Yibo sneezes, Yuehua catches a cold.”
And that, quite literally, sums up the story of China’s most valuable superstar and his ever-shifting empire.
Source: EpochTimes