On November 8, Chinese actress Meng Zi Yi's studio issued a stern statement condemning repeated harassment targeting the actress, including being followed by vehicles and having people wait outside her hotel. The studio said the latest incident involved dangerous behavior that threatened her safety and confirmed it had reported the matter to the police.
Here is the full statement:
Recently, our artist Meng Zi Yi has frequently been subjected to harassment during her work schedules, including being followed by vehicles and having people waiting outside her hotel. These actions have seriously disrupted her normal work, violated her privacy, and posed significant safety risks.
This morning, while she was out, even more dangerous acts occurred, including following her vehicle, taking photographs at close range using flash, banging on her car door while it was moving, and pressing up against the car window to take pictures while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light. These actions posed a direct threat to the artist's personal safety.
In response to this incident, the studio immediately reported it to the police, preserved relevant evidence, and is cooperating with the police in their follow-up investigation.
We have always been grateful for everyone's love and support, and sincerely call on everyone to be a rational fan and reject any behavior that crosses boundaries or intrudes upon the artist's private space. [We request that everyone] work together to maintain a safe and orderly public environment. Protecting one another's safety is the warmest form of support.
We would also like to clarify the arrangements for receiving letters going forward: only letters from fans will be accepted, and all letters will be received by staff members on the artist's behalf. We ask for everyone's understanding.
Going forward, the studio will continue to safeguard the artist's safety during travel and work, strengthen security measures, firmly oppose all forms of harassment, and pursue legal accountability against those responsible without leniency.
Meng Zi Yi is a rising Chinese actress who made her debut in 2016 with Chinese Hero Zhao Zi Long. She shot to fame with the historical drama Blossom, where she starred alongside Li Yun Rui. Meng is currently starring in Tigers Sniff the Rose opposite Li again.
The drama tells the story of Mu Wan Yao, the daughter of the imperial family who refuses to resign herself to fate, and Yan Shang, a gifted scholar of humble origins with unparalleled strategic and intellectual prowess. Together, they join forces to build a peaceful and prosperous world.
Stream Tigers Sniff the Rose on Disney+, Viki, WeTV, and iflix.
