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| “Pursuit Of Jade” Star Tian Xiwei Faces Awkward On-Air Fix After Sudden Broadcast Cut. (Credits: Xiaohongshu) |
Chinese actress Tian Xiwei found herself at the centre of an unexpected livestream controversy just as her period drama Pursuit of Jade (逐玉) continues to dominate online buzz, with a mid-broadcast shutdown shifting attention from her rising career to questions over styling choices and platform rules.
The 28-year-old, who gained fresh popularity through her role as Fan Changyu in Pursuit of Jade, was hosting a skincare sales livestream when the broadcast was abruptly cut for nearly 20 minutes.
Viewers were left confused as the feed disappeared without warning, only for it to later emerge that her outfit had been flagged for “skin exposure violation” under platform guidelines.
When the livestream resumed, the solution drew even more attention than the interruption itself.
Staff placed photo cards in front of her chest to obscure the outfit, while Tian Xiwei intermittently held products up to maintain coverage.
The workaround allowed the session to continue, but the visibly improvised fix quickly became a talking point across social platforms.
The incident might have ended there, but viewers had already begun commenting on another issue.
Many noted that the pink bustier outfit appeared excessively tight, with visible pressure along her sides and back.
Despite her already petite frame, the fit raised concerns about comfort, with some viewers suggesting she looked restricted in movement throughout the stream.
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Some criticised the platform’s enforcement, questioning the sudden disruption during a commercial livestream, while others directed frustration towards her styling team.
The phrase “Tian Xiwei squeezed by her dress” began trending, with netizens accusing her team of prioritising visual impact over practicality.
Comments ranged from concern about her comfort to blunt criticism of the outfit choice, with several calling the livestream a “mess” that could have been avoided.
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Despite the distractions, Tian Xiwei maintained composure throughout.
She completed the session, continued promoting products, and even leaned into fan service by recreating a memorable line from Pursuit Of Jade, delivering the iconic “Honourable magistrate!” moment that briefly shifted the tone back to her on-screen charm.
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The timing of the incident also overlaps with the drama’s finale, where co-star Zhang Linghe drew attention for his neutral closing message, thanking “all collaborators” without singling out Tian Xiwei.
Industry chatter has long suggested tension between their management teams, and even a wrap-up photo released by the production—where both actors stood apart with the director positioned between them—fuelled further speculation among fans hoping for off-screen chemistry.
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For many viewers, the livestream incident has become less about a wardrobe issue and more about the pressures placed on actors navigating both promotional demands and strict platform standards.
Still, the bigger takeaway may be Tian Xiwei’s ability to hold steady under scrutiny.
Even as the livestream veered into awkward territory, she kept the session moving, stayed engaged with viewers, and delivered the kind of professionalism that has arguably contributed to her current rise.
Was it a styling misstep, an overreach in platform moderation, or simply an unfortunate mix of both?