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On February 22, Yang Yang's new drama Bu Rang Jiang Shan (不让江山) began filming. Soon after, rumors — such as claims of a "dual-version script" and supporting actors allegedly adding scenes [increasing their character's presence beyond what was agreed, possibly at the expense of the lead actor] privately — sparked heated discussion among Chinese netizens.
The drama's production team under the account @电视剧不让江山 released a statement. It apologized for the trouble caused by the leak of non-finalized materials and said it has already launched an internal review and measures for rectification. It reiterated that the production will center on the male lead, Li Chi, played by Yang Yang, and will safeguard the character's integrity and vividness. It denied allegations of dual scripts and privately discussed scene additions, emphasizing that all cast members received the same script.
As for reports that Yang Yang injured his hand before joining the crew, the statement said they communicated with his team immediately and have adjusted the schedule accordingly.
Below is the full statement:
The Bu Rang Jiang Shan production team solemnly states:
Following the recent official announcement of the project, we have noticed a large amount of discussion and commentary about this drama circulating online. We sincerely thank every viewer for their care, attention, and supervision regarding Bu Rang Jiang Shan. As for the trouble and concerns caused earlier by the leak of non-finalized materials, the production team deeply apologizes, and we promptly launched an internal review and measures for rectification. We have always kept the audience's expectations in mind and have consistently upheld our original creative intention of taking the male lead Li Chi, portrayed by actor Yang Yang, as the core and making every effort to safeguard the character's integrity and vividness.
Since the preparatory stage, the production team has always adhered to a rigorous creative approach, insisted on taking the spirit of the original work as its foundation, and taken a reasonable screen adaptation presentation as its guideline, safeguarding the value expression of the core characters.
Li Chi is a vivid, three-dimensional character, true to life. He is intelligent and quick-witted, and he also carries burning passion and courage. He is the core figure into whom our entire team has poured great effort and enthusiasm to shape. We will certainly steadfastly uphold the character's core and present, in full, the value and charm he ought to have.
We have earnestly listened to and received all of your feedback, and we will actively optimize the subsequent creative and filming work accordingly. Regarding the claims circulating online, the production team hereby explains to everyone: all cast members are using the same script, and the production team has always treated every actor participating in the project with care. Allegations circulating online, such as "dual scripts" and "adding scenes in private," and the like, are all untrue. Please rest assured. The "complete script" circulated online is not the finalized script used for filming; likewise, the styling circulated online is not the fully finalized styling. All scripts and styling are carefully designed and refined based on character settings, striving to fit the characters and the story.
The production team has always placed the actors' health as the top priority in filming. After learning that Mr. Yang Yang had injured his hand before joining the crew, we immediately maintained close communication with the actor's team, constantly caring about and paying attention to Mr. Yang Yang's physical condition and recovery, and we have made relevant schedule adjustments, coordination, and arrangements based on the situation. The talk online concerning the injury is all untrue. We will continue to ensure support and safeguard, and during filming, we will carefully look after Mr. Yang Yang's physical health. Please rest assured.
For a work to be brought to fruition, it not only requires the wholehearted dedication of the main creative team but also depends even more on the understanding and support of every viewer. Since the project was launched, everyone on Bu Rang Jiang Shan has always carried a sense of respect, treating every step — from preparation to filming — with seriousness, solely to present a work that has warmth and quality.
We cherish every well-intentioned suggestion, and we sincerely welcome everyone's supervision. We are fully aware of our shortcomings, and we will strengthen management going forward. At the same time, we call on all netizens not to disseminate confidential content or untrue information that has not been released through official channels, and to jointly maintain a harmonious creative environment and a healthy, clear public-opinion environment.
In the future, the production team will hold itself to higher standards strictly, continuously optimize and refine the work, and not let down everyone holding expectations. With sincerity and anticipation, we hope Bu Rang Jiang Shan can soon meet every friend who loves it and looks forward to it in its most carefully made and complete form.
Bu Rang Jiang Shan Production Team
February 23, 2026
Subsequently, Yang Yang's studio reposted the statement:
All voices stem from love. Thank you all for your care and concern for @YangYang. We deeply understand the expectations behind every statement. Our studio has been actively coordinating and communicating continuously with all parties involved in the production, making every effort to deliver satisfactory results. We will always stand by Yang Yang's side and protect every role he plays. Please rest assured. Let's move forward side by side and calmly await our meeting.
Despite his injury, the C-drama's filming scheduleremains unchanged. Yang Yang, who plays the lead role of Li Chi, began working on the first day of filming.
Source: Jingchu Net
