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| Chen Tianxiang Isn't Leaving Nine Plus, Agency Clears the Air With Official Statement. (Weibo) |
Rumours about Chen Tianxiang supposedly leaving Nine Plus have been put to bed, at least according to the agency itself. On 1 July, the company released a formal statement through its legal representative firmly rejecting claims that the Chinese short drama actor had ended his contract. Instead of a dramatic split worthy of a television script, Nine Plus says the reality is far less exciting: Chen Tianxiang remains under contract, and business should continue as usual.
In its statement, Nine Plus stressed that the actor's agreement with the company is still legally valid. The agency explained that all entertainment activities, commercial endorsements and business collaborations involving Chen Tianxiang must continue to be arranged through the company's official channels.
In other words, if anyone was expecting a surprise "going solo" announcement, the agency's message was a clear "not today". The company also reminded business partners that any work arranged privately or through third parties without its approval does not comply with the existing contract.
It was a direct reminder that official procedures are there for a reason, even if paperwork is rarely as exciting as celebrity gossip.
The clarification follows an earlier announcement from Nine Plus, revealing that a member of Chen Tianxiang's team had been dismissed after allegedly handling the actor's work without company authorisation and failing to report those activities internally.
According to the agency, the former staff member is no longer employed but has reportedly continued attempting to communicate with business contacts outside official company channels, adding another layer to the unfolding situation.
By issuing the latest statement, Nine Plus said it hopes clients, partners and industry contacts will continue following the proper procedures when discussing projects involving Chen Tianxiang.
The agency maintained that using official communication channels is the best way to protect the interests and legal rights of everyone involved.
Online, reactions have been mixed, with fans trying to separate verified information from the endless stream of speculation that often surrounds Chinese celebrities.
Many supporters welcomed the agency's quick response, saying the statement finally answered rumours that had been circulating across social media.
Others questioned why contract gossip seems to spread faster than official announcements, joking that internet detectives often publish their conclusions before checking whether the facts have actually arrived.
Some C-netz also pointed to the previous staffing issue as a possible reason why confusion escalated so quickly. They believe unofficial communication may have fuelled assumptions that Chen Tianxiang was preparing to leave the agency, even though no official evidence supported those claims.
Others argued that the agency's latest clarification should help prevent further misunderstandings, provided people actually read the statement instead of only the headlines.
For now, Nine Plus has made its position unmistakably clear: Chen Tianxiang remains under contract, and all professional engagements should go through the company's authorised channels.
Whether the statement finally ends the rumours or simply starts another round of online theories remains to be seen.
After all, celebrity gossip rarely retires quietly. What do you think—has Nine Plus settled the matter once and for all, or do you expect more twists to emerge?