Zhao Lusi Speaks Out on Years of Mistreatment by Her Former Agency
Zhao Lusi, a beloved Chinese actress known for hits like Hidden Love and The Romance of Tiger and Rose, has stunned fans with heartbreaking claims about her past experience with her former management agency, Galaxy KU Media. In a recent revelation shared online, Zhao detailed a pattern of mistreatment that began years ago but intensified dramatically in late 2023, during the filming of her drama Almost Lover.
Zhao Lusi Was Allegedly Locked in a Room While Battling Severe Illness
In her emotional recount, Zhao revealed that she became seriously ill in December 2023. Despite her deteriorating health, her agency allegedly forced her to continue shooting without offering any medical help. Instead of sending her to a doctor, Zhao claimed they locked her in a hotel room and told her she was “cursed.”
As her condition worsened reportedly to the point where she struggled to speak or walk her team continued to push her to work. On set, she was said to be using oxygen support and a wheelchair. The emotional toll, combined with the lack of care, sparked widespread concern from fans, who have since been digging up her older social media posts where she hinted at being mistreated.
Financial Control and Threats of Blacklisting Deepened the Crisis
Beyond the physical suffering, Zhao Lusi also detailed financial exploitation. She claimed her agency withdrew 2.05 million yuan (approximately $350,000) from her studio’s account without permission. According to Zhao, they dismantled her independent studio and refused to return control, even after repeated requests.
The actress alleged that she was silenced through fear repeatedly warned that speaking out could lead to being “blacklisted” from the industry. “They told me I might be blacklisted and should stay quiet. Is that what they call a solution?” she said during a livestream.
Her remarks quickly drew sympathy and support online, especially from long-time fans and insiders who said they witnessed troubling signs long before these allegations came to light.
Industry Response and Past Red Flags
Supporters of Zhao Lusi have pieced together a timeline of distressing events, dating back as early as 2019. In one reported incident from December 2022, Zhao allegedly sent an SOS message to a close friend named Zhirui. At the time, she was reportedly suffering from aphasia a condition that affects the ability to communicate.
Close friends and colleagues, including her stylist and assistant, have since corroborated her story. One of them, Song Nanxi, stated publicly that Zhao had endured emotional abuse for years under Galaxy KU Media’s leadership. These claims have added more weight to Zhao’s public statements and raised serious concerns about how entertainment agencies operate behind closed doors.
A Wake-Up Call for the Entertainment Industry
Zhao Lusi’s story has resonated with many, not just in China but internationally. The image of a rising star being isolated, emotionally manipulated, and financially drained while battling a serious illness has sparked conversations about artist welfare and agency accountability in the entertainment industry. Also Read: Dulquer Salmaan’s DQ41 Takes Off with Grace and Energy as Nani and Buchi Babu Sena Attend Launch Ceremony
With more actors beginning to speak out against toxic work environments and exploitative contracts, Zhao’s courage may help bring about long-overdue changes in how talent is treated especially in high-pressure markets like China’s entertainment industry.
Conclusion:
Zhao Lusi’s revelations offer a chilling glimpse into the darker side of celebrity life. From alleged emotional and financial abuse to being denied medical help during a health emergency, her experience sheds light on the urgent need for reform in how entertainment agencies handle the well-being of their artists. As fans and fellow artists rally behind her, Zhao’s voice could become a turning point in demanding justice and transparency in the world of showbiz.
