Following after Zhao Lusi's Expose, Producer Zhang Zhi Xi also publicly calls out KU for its failure to fulfil Contractual Obligations (Fraud & Deception)
"When we started our collaboration, I brought a project that had been in development for several years and asked Zhao Lusi to star in it.
You said the project was a good fit but insisted that KU had to be involved in the production if we wanted Zhao Lusi to take the role. Hence we signed a Co-production agreement.
In the end, you didn’t even give us a heads up that Zhao Lusi wouldn't take up the role.
You also not didn't follow the terms of the contract. You changed our credit on the poster from a Lead production company (奔兔影业) to a mere Co-production Partner and even shifted the blame to the Platform (Youku)
Isn’t that inappropriate? Please fulfill your contractual obligations and correct this issue."
In this 'Formal Statement', KU is using tactically vague, passive-aggressive & responsibility-deflecting language…
yes, it is very obvious that they keep bringing up her health condition to imply that she is not mentally stable and is causing public nuisance. the fact is that they've been ignoring her on wechat — not a single shareholder from KU is responding to her on wechat. they're positioning themselves as understanding and cooperative while painting her as irrational
Zhao Lusi refutes for KU's denials of abuse and exploitation.
"What are you shocked about? What are you surprised about? Did you reply to my WeChat? You only know how to play on Weibo? You said you were silently enduring it. Is that what you call going around the industry saying I’m faking my illness? I signed a contract at 17 Years Old that covered Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Worldwide.
Well, isn't the entire universe yours, Xu Zhe (KU's CFO)?
Last year I was so angry that I ended up in the hospital. What was that about? Just over a week ago, while I was on medication and oxygen. where were you? Skiing in Hokkaido.
I have countless recordings and countless pieces of evidence. Looking at your public statement. Good, I’m watching. Look forward to your lawsuit."
•
"Litigation is a very long process. Maybe I won’t even be done by the time I get old. With your underhanded tactics and disgusting behaviour, I’ll be worn out. I’ve already spent nearly ten years of my youth on this. I don’t want to be entangled with these people for another 10 years. Every day that I live now, I will treasure it."
•
"A company with so many shareholders. Has even one person messaged me?"
KU released a Response to #ZhaoLusi, questioning Zhao Lusi’s judgment & mental stability while shifting…
In this 'Formal Statement', KU is using tactically vague, passive-aggressive & responsibility-deflecting language to allow their management company to subtly blame Zhao Lusi while positioning themselves as professional, patient and wronged.
1️⃣ "Our company was deeply shocked and caught off guard"
KU frames Zhao Lusi as the aggressor who acted unpredictably & unfairly while painting themselves as the victim of an 'unprovoked' public outburst.
2️⃣ “maintaining friendly and open communication with Ms Zhao Lusi"
They are implying that Zhao Lusi is the one who became uncooperative & difficult while self-praising themselves
3️⃣“We have diligently fulfilled our duties... never engaged in any illegal or contract-breaching behaviour.”
They jump to legality, which is an oddly strong denial unless they feel accused. They avoided addressing mistreatment, neglect or mismanagement (which might not be illegal but could still justify a public callout)
4️⃣ “...considering her physical and mental well-being...”
They are suggesting that her behaviour may be influenced by instability. While dodging the issue by implying she is not well and not because they did anything wrong.
5️⃣ “...any irrational behavior may damage the artiste's image and harm partners.”
This is a warning dressed as concern. They are pretending to care about her image while actually undercutting it.
KU released a Response to #ZhaoLusi, questioning Zhao Lusi’s judgment & mental stability while shifting responsibility onto her for the public fallout.
"Yesterday, upon learning about the content of Ms Zhao Lusi’s Weibo post, our company was deeply shocked and caught off guard. However, given our long-standing respect for Ms Zhao Lusi’s opinions and the amicable cooperative relationship between both parties. Along with the need to respond to public concern and speculation, we hereby formally state the following:
Over the many years of our collaboration, our company and Ms Zhao Lusi have supported each other and grown together. It has been a great honour for us to work alongside such an outstanding artiste. We have always remained committed to our responsibilities, maintaining friendly and open communication with Ms Zhao Lusi. While diligently fulfilling our duties as a management agency and providing full support for the development of her career.
At no time have we engaged in any illegal or contract breaching behaviour. Especially after Ms. Zhao fell ill, out of consideration for her physical and mental well-being, we have consistently prioritised her wishes and actively coordinated external matters on her behalf.
We are fully aware that public figures must speak and act with caution, as any irrational behavior may not only damage the artist’s public image but also potentially cause significant harm to her partners. Our company has also quietly endured immense pressure and has done our utmost to minimize negative impacts and reduce losses. In all honesty, we have always taken on the responsibilities expected of a management company, offering the artiste appropriate advice and guidance.
Should Ms Zhao Lusi have any doubts or concerns about our work, we welcome open communication and negotiation at any time. We respect and will give full consideration to any reasonable and lawful requests made by the artiste. However, we sincerely hope that Ms Zhao Lusi will refrain in the future from making vague public posts online that may mislead the public and give rise to misunderstandings of the facts.
Going forward, we will continue to fulfill our obligations as stipulated in the management contract and remain committed to walking alongside the artist, jointly facing and resolving any issues that may arise. We do not wish to occupy public resources unnecessarily, and in order to prevent public attention from shifting undesirably, we sincerely ask the public not to overly focus on this matter and to allow Ms Zhao Lusi the space she needs to fully recover."
When things are aligning for a person, there need to be a slow down some where or a stop. We will be hearing casting…
Rumor said she is under process of terminating her contract, we are unsure whether she terminates AL contract or contract with agency. I am happy with either of it, we are also unsure if she is able to work under heavy working conditions such as “filming a drama” due to her health condition. You know filming drama is very different from live streaming, advertising or live singing, right? Her treatment or medication are supposed to be done in 6 months which is this june. I think she knows what to do and they already have plans for her schedule
Zhao Lusi: "I really love to read my fans' compositions (long posts). they're always so encouraging towards me! through every livestream, I always hope I can bring them some warmth, even if it's for a short while. my fans and I have a very two-sided relationship. we're each other's support and we rely on each other. I truly hope we can all become even better together"
Well that’s new.. nobody has ever accused her of having undergone cosmetic eye surgery lol, only lips, nose…
PS allegation is enough for me to stop reading your essay. Everyone knows she has crazy hectic schedule for years, otherwise how could she have 3 dramas every year ? Don’t you know you need about 4 months to film a drama? Where the hell she has time for recovery from PS??????? Check google about the PS. And check her hectic schedule in the past years 😒
"I'm watching #HiddenLove lately. Everybody knows about Hidden Love, right?
(Watching the Airport Scene) Don't cry～
When I was crying in Transit Love 2, was I also having such feelings? My heart hurts a lot. Recently, I'm watching Chinese Dramas and Hidden Love is so interesting, it softens one's heart. Most importantly, the Actress #ZhaoLusi is extremely pretty, likeable and adorable. I want to let her have everything wonderful in this world. She's just too likeable. I like her a lot recently and am obsessed with this drama.
IS OUR LUSI REALLY BACK! 🥹🥹 I hope she is fully recovered and doesn’t overdo herself! 25th marks exactly 1 month since the hospital confirmation.
#ZhaoLusi x Viee
[Update] #Viee Weibo Post
📣A big surprise is coming! A warm start to the year, joyfully reuniting~💜
All good things are worth waiting for, and all reunions are worth celebrating. The first “Viee New Year Kick-off · Spring Festival Gathering Banquet” has been officially scheduled.
We will hold a grand banquet in Chengdu on January 25. For this gathering, we hope to welcome good fortune and a prosperous New Year with you. Let’s embrace the 2025 New Year kick-off together with “Viee”!
On the evening of the event, Viee will team up with Zhao Lusi (@赵露思’s Weibo) to spread love and warmth as we accomplish something meaningful together. In 2025, let’s move forward with love and warmth, “Viee and Lu” together 💜
In addition, invitations for the “Viee New Year Kick-off · Spring Festival Gathering Banquet” have been prepared. Packed with blessings and anticipation, they are ready to be sent.
Actress Mei Yuan (Love Better Than Immortality) shows support for #ZhaoLusi
"I remember when we worked together, you gave me a pile of medicine when I had a stomachache. During filming, even though you were in pain from your menstruation, you still finished the scenes with tears in your eyes.
While working together, you were always cheerful and sincere, like a little kid. No matter how far or busy your career takes you, you still take the time to chat with me.
To the girl I love: There may not truly be such a thing as complete empathy in this world, but there are people who always believe in you, understand you, and stand by your side. I'm writing this because I have my own judgment and understanding."
I have mixed feelings in ep.36, I'm happy to see the painting of their family but I also think about whether the people in the painting will die? 🥲 I hope that in the end everyone will stay alive and happy like their family painting.
🌸 #ZhaoLusi has been announced as the first Flower Path Companion Officer for Youku’s Shenghua Theater! 🎉
What is this title?
Zhao Lusi has been appointed as the “Flower Path Companion Officer” (花路同行官) for a Youku theater program or feature titled “Flourishing Theater” (生花剧场). The campaign includes various merchandise and rewards for fans, likely as part of a membership or subscription promotion.
1. Flower Path Companion Officer - Zhao Lusi is the ambassador for this feature on Youku, encouraging fans to “walk their own path.”
2. Promotional Gifts - There are exclusive items such as a signed card, pearl bracelets, and a dragonfly brooch. Fans can enter a draw to win these items after purchase.
3. VIP Benefits - By purchasing an SVIP membership, fans can unlock benefits like exclusive gifts (physical cards, digital wallpapers, and bracelets) and early access to episodes.
It’s a celebratory campaign to engage fans on Youku by offering themed rewards and exclusive access tied to a VIP membership.
"When we started our collaboration, I brought a project that had been in development for several years and asked Zhao Lusi to star in it.
You said the project was a good fit but insisted that KU had to be involved in the production if we wanted Zhao Lusi to take the role. Hence we signed a Co-production agreement.
In the end, you didn’t even give us a heads up that Zhao Lusi wouldn't take up the role.
You also not didn't follow the terms of the contract. You changed our credit on the poster from a Lead production company (奔兔影业) to a mere Co-production Partner and even shifted the blame to the Platform (Youku)
Isn’t that inappropriate? Please fulfill your contractual obligations and correct this issue."
#JusticeForZhaoLusi
"What are you shocked about? What are you surprised about? Did you reply to my WeChat? You only know how to play on Weibo? You said you were silently enduring it. Is that what you call going around the industry saying I’m faking my illness? I signed a contract at 17 Years Old that covered Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Worldwide.
Well, isn't the entire universe yours, Xu Zhe (KU's CFO)?
Last year I was so angry that I ended up in the hospital. What was that about?
Just over a week ago, while I was on medication and oxygen. where were you? Skiing in Hokkaido.
I have countless recordings and countless pieces of evidence.
Looking at your public statement. Good, I’m watching. Look forward to your lawsuit."
•
"Litigation is a very long process. Maybe I won’t even be done by the time I get old.
With your underhanded tactics and disgusting behaviour, I’ll be worn out.
I’ve already spent nearly ten years of my youth on this. I don’t want to be entangled with these people for another 10 years. Every day that I live now, I will treasure it."
•
"A company with so many shareholders. Has even one person messaged me?"
#JusticeForZhaoLusi
FREEDOM FOR ROSY
1️⃣ "Our company was deeply shocked and caught off guard"
KU frames Zhao Lusi as the aggressor who acted unpredictably & unfairly while painting themselves as the victim of an 'unprovoked' public outburst.
2️⃣ “maintaining friendly and open communication with Ms Zhao Lusi"
They are implying that Zhao Lusi is the one who became uncooperative & difficult while self-praising themselves
3️⃣“We have diligently fulfilled our duties... never engaged in any illegal or contract-breaching behaviour.”
They jump to legality, which is an oddly strong denial unless they feel accused. They avoided addressing mistreatment, neglect or mismanagement (which might not be illegal but could still justify a public callout)
4️⃣ “...considering her physical and mental well-being...”
They are suggesting that her behaviour may be influenced by instability. While dodging the issue by implying she is not well and not because they did anything wrong.
5️⃣ “...any irrational behavior may damage the artiste's image and harm partners.”
This is a warning dressed as concern. They are pretending to care about her image while actually undercutting it.
#JusticeForZhaoLusi
FREEDOM FOR ROSY
"Yesterday, upon learning about the content of Ms Zhao Lusi’s Weibo post, our company was deeply shocked and caught off guard. However, given our long-standing respect for Ms Zhao Lusi’s opinions and the amicable cooperative relationship between both parties. Along with the need to respond to public concern and speculation, we hereby formally state the following:
Over the many years of our collaboration, our company and Ms Zhao Lusi have supported each other and grown together. It has been a great honour for us to work alongside such an outstanding artiste. We have always remained committed to our responsibilities, maintaining friendly and open communication with Ms Zhao Lusi. While diligently fulfilling our duties as a management agency and providing full support for the development of her career.
At no time have we engaged in any illegal or contract breaching behaviour. Especially after Ms. Zhao fell ill, out of consideration for her physical and mental well-being, we have consistently prioritised her wishes and actively coordinated external matters on her behalf.
We are fully aware that public figures must speak and act with caution, as any irrational behavior may not only damage the artist’s public image but also potentially cause significant harm to her partners. Our company has also quietly endured immense pressure and has done our utmost to minimize negative impacts and reduce losses. In all honesty, we have always taken on the responsibilities expected of a management company, offering the artiste appropriate advice and guidance.
Should Ms Zhao Lusi have any doubts or concerns about our work, we welcome open communication and negotiation at any time. We respect and will give full consideration to any reasonable and lawful requests made by the artiste. However, we sincerely hope that Ms Zhao Lusi will refrain in the future from making vague public posts online that may mislead the public and give rise to misunderstandings of the facts.
Going forward, we will continue to fulfill our obligations as stipulated in the management contract and remain committed to walking alongside the artist, jointly facing and resolving any issues that may arise.
We do not wish to occupy public resources unnecessarily, and in order to prevent public attention from shifting undesirably, we sincerely ask the public not to overly focus on this matter and to allow Ms Zhao Lusi the space she needs to fully recover."
BVLGARI campaign
https://x.com/lusifilms/status/1930646661686231169?s=46
https://x.com/wonwoncity/status/1930645965792551289?s=46
Zhao Lusi: "I really love to read my fans' compositions (long posts). they're always so encouraging towards me! through every livestream, I always hope I can bring them some warmth, even if it's for a short while.
my fans and I have a very two-sided relationship. we're each other's support and we rely on each other. I truly hope we can all become even better together"
💜
https://x.com/wonwoncity/status/1930590671188148417?s=46
"I'm watching #HiddenLove lately. Everybody knows about Hidden Love, right?
(Watching the Airport Scene) Don't cry～
When I was crying in Transit Love 2, was I also having such feelings? My heart hurts a lot. Recently, I'm watching Chinese Dramas and Hidden Love is so interesting, it softens one's heart. Most importantly, the Actress #ZhaoLusi is extremely pretty, likeable and adorable. I want to let her have everything wonderful in this world. She's just too likeable. I like her a lot recently and am obsessed with this drama.
Don't cry~"
https://x.com/wonwoncity/status/1894617352526073880?s=46
https://x.com/booboolili/status/1894405624727064637?s=46
#Viee confirmed that the event on January 25th for “Viee New Year Kick-off · Spring Festival Gathering Banquet” will be live-streamed!
“On January 25, there will be a simultaneous online broadcast 📺~💜”
#จ้าวลู่ซือ
https://x.com/itsmejodiiii/status/1879381789728460941?s=46
#ZhaoLusi x Viee
[Update] #Viee Weibo Post
📣A big surprise is coming!
A warm start to the year, joyfully reuniting~💜
All good things are worth waiting for, and all reunions are worth celebrating.
The first “Viee New Year Kick-off · Spring Festival Gathering Banquet” has been officially scheduled.
We will hold a grand banquet in Chengdu on January 25. For this gathering, we hope to welcome good fortune and a prosperous New Year with you. Let’s embrace the 2025 New Year kick-off together with “Viee”!
On the evening of the event, Viee will team up with Zhao Lusi (@赵露思’s Weibo) to spread love and warmth as we accomplish something meaningful together. In 2025, let’s move forward with love and warmth, “Viee and Lu” together 💜
In addition, invitations for the “Viee New Year Kick-off · Spring Festival Gathering Banquet” have been prepared.
Packed with blessings and anticipation, they are ready to be sent.
Good fortune with Viee, thriving and shining!
https://x.com/itsmejodiiii/status/1879379630643196144?s=46
"I remember when we worked together, you gave me a pile of medicine when I had a stomachache. During filming, even though you were in pain from your menstruation, you still finished the scenes with tears in your eyes.
While working together, you were always cheerful and sincere, like a little kid. No matter how far or busy your career takes you, you still take the time to chat with me.
To the girl I love: There may not truly be such a thing as complete empathy in this world, but there are people who always believe in you, understand you, and stand by your side. I'm writing this because I have my own judgment and understanding."
#TruthForZhaoLusi
https://x.com/wonwoncity/status/1874861790997463454?s=46
What is this title?
Zhao Lusi has been appointed as the “Flower Path Companion Officer” (花路同行官) for a Youku theater program or feature titled “Flourishing Theater” (生花剧场). The campaign includes various merchandise and rewards for fans, likely as part of a membership or subscription promotion.
1. Flower Path Companion Officer - Zhao Lusi is the ambassador for this feature on Youku, encouraging fans to “walk their own path.”
2. Promotional Gifts - There are exclusive items such as a signed card, pearl bracelets, and a dragonfly brooch. Fans can enter a draw to win these items after purchase.
3. VIP Benefits - By purchasing an SVIP membership, fans can unlock benefits like exclusive gifts (physical cards, digital wallpapers, and bracelets) and early access to episodes.
It’s a celebratory campaign to engage fans on Youku by offering themed rewards and exclusive access tied to a VIP membership.
****Currently available for Mainland Youku Subscription, not sure yet if Intl will offer the same.
https://x.com/itsmejodiiii/status/1854347969014976701?s=46