Xing Bai Chen faces intense boycott amid personal life controversy

Chinese actor Xing Bai Chen is facing a massive wave of public backlash and boycotts in China following his recent success in the romance drama ‘Dun Chun Tian Liang’. While his portrayal of the character ‘Luke’ (Loan Niệm) initially brought him international fame, netizens have accused him of exploiting the character's popularity to promote his personal life and romantic relationships.

The controversy peaked after Xing Bai Chen attended a concert by Li Ronghao with his girlfriend, supermodel Liu Wen. During the event, Li Ronghao made references connecting the actor's real-life relationship to his fictional persona, which angered fans of the original novel and existing ‘ship’ fans. Critics have accused the actor of blurring the lines between fiction and reality for personal publicity. The backlash has extended to Liu Wen, who has also faced significant online criticism and calls for her to end the relationship.