The 27-year-old actress hasn't taken on any new film roles for the past eight months. In a post on her personal page on 13/8, Lusi expressed her desire for a peaceful life with less stress and anxiety. She is currently bound by a two-year contract with her management company, Yinhe Kuyu Media, and faces potential lawsuits and significant financial penalties if she terminates it unilaterally.

Lusi shared some distressing experiences from her early days in the entertainment industry. Before her rise to fame in 2019, she faced repeated rejections during auditions. During this period, she endured disdain from her management company and its staff.

Following one unsuccessful audition, Lusi was subjected to a three-hour verbal assault in a restroom by her superiors. The company criticized her as "useless" and "too fat," urging her to lose weight to conform to industry standards.

Lusi is known for her sweet image in period dramas. Photo: QQ

As Lusi prepared to leave around 4 a.m., another individual grabbed her hair and slapped her. Feeling powerless and desperate for work, she chose to remain silent. While the company's management later offered Lusi reassurance, they dismissed the violent act as alcohol-induced and did not reprimand the assailant.

Fearful and intimidated, Lusi kept quiet. Her career took off in 2019. She became a top-tier actress, starring in numerous hit dramas, earning nicknames like "Youth Goddess" and "Costume Doll."

Lusi at the start of her fame (right) and now. Many believe she's had plastic surgery, but she denies it. Photo: Weibo

However, Lusi has experienced recurring nightmares, insomnia, loss of appetite, depression, and dissociative disorder (a mental health condition involving disconnections between thoughts, emotions, environment, behavior, and identity).

In late 2024, while filming "The Lover," Lusi's declining physical and mental health led to hospitalization. She believes Yinhe Kuyu Media is now trying to sabotage her career.

When Lusi was hospitalized last year, her management company expressed their support and commitment to resolving the situation. Her representative stated, "We sincerely apologize for our shortcomings in our work, and we are currently reviewing this matter."

Yinhe Kuyu Media has denied suppressing Lusi, claiming they have fulfilled their managerial duties and haven't engaged in any illegal or contract-breaching activities. The representative suggested negotiations to address the concerns.

Millions of fans on social media have rallied behind Lusi, encouraging her to seek legal protection. Others criticize her handling of the situation, suggesting her actions could negatively impact her image and career.

Lusi is one of China's most prominent actresses, known for hits like "Oh! My Emperor," "Love of Thousand Years," "The Romance of Tiger and Rose," "Who Rules The World," "Love Like the Galaxy," and "Hidden Love."

Nhu Anh (via Sina)