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| Fourth-Gen Trainee Wang Lujie Dragged Into Online Storm. (Photo: TF Family) |
Rumours involving fourth-generation trainee Wang Lujie suddenly took over Chinese social media on 26 February, after claims surfaced accusing him of having so-called “private contact” with fans. The issue escalated quickly, prompting TF Entertainment to step in with a clear and firm response.
According to the agency’s official statement, the circulating accusations are entirely untrue and have no factual basis. TF Entertainment stressed that Wang Lujie has never engaged in any form of private communication as alleged, directly rejecting the claims that sparked the online debate.
The company also revealed that it has already begun collecting evidence against accounts responsible for spreading misleading information.
Legal action is now being prepared, targeting both individual users and related entities believed to have caused reputational damage to the trainee and the agency.
In the Chinese idol industry, issues surrounding “private contact” are treated as a serious red line, especially for trainees still in development.
Strict management rules are standard, making the accusation particularly sensitive.
That context is why TF Entertainment’s swift clarification was seen as necessary to stop speculation from spiralling further and to protect Wang Lujie’s image at this early stage of his career.
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Netizens’ reactions, however, have been mixed.
Some fans rallied quickly behind Wang Lujie, praising the agency’s fast response and calling for stronger platform moderation against unverified claims.
Others remained cautious, urging transparency while waiting to see whether legal follow-ups will be publicly confirmed.
A smaller group questioned how such rumours surfaced in the first place, reigniting wider discussions about pressure on young trainees and online accountability.
What do you think about the agency’s response? Was it fast enough, or should entertainment companies do more to prevent these situations from happening at all?