Lol, coming from a bl fan, you're not even a c-drama fan, lol. You don't know everything. Are you attentiion seeker???…
“ Based on reports from March 2026, Chinese actor Zhang Linghe faced backlash from international audiences, particularly fans from Southeast Asia (SEA), regarding comments made during an appearance on the variety show Hello Saturday. Here are the details regarding the incident: The Comment: During a drawing segment on Hello Saturday, where co-star Tian Xiwei produced a drawing of him, Zhang Linghe made a remark indicating he felt he looked like he was "born in Southeast Asia," which was interpreted by many as relying on negative stereotypes about the region. Backlash: The comment, which some labeled as casually racist and others deemed insensitive, caused significant, immediate backlash, particularly from Vietnamese fans who flooded his social media, resulting in calls for an apology. Apology: Reports indicate that Zhang Linghe addressed the situation by posting an apology in his comment section. Response to Apology: The apology received mixed reactions. Some viewers felt the approach was insincere because it was not a standalone post, while others in the, at times, polarized online discussion argued that the comment was meant as a joke or that the reaction was too sensitive. ”
“ Based on reports from March 2026, Chinese actor Zhang Linghe faced backlash from international audiences, particularly fans from Southeast Asia (SEA), regarding comments made during an appearance on the variety show Hello Saturday. Here are the details regarding the incident: The Comment: During a drawing segment on Hello Saturday, where co-star Tian Xiwei produced a drawing of him, Zhang Linghe made a remark indicating he felt he looked like he was "born in Southeast Asia," which was interpreted by many as relying on negative stereotypes about the region. Backlash: The comment, which some labeled as casually racist and others deemed insensitive, caused significant, immediate backlash, particularly from Vietnamese fans who flooded his social media, resulting in calls for an apology. Apology: Reports indicate that Zhang Linghe addressed the situation by posting an apology in his comment section. Response to Apology: The apology received mixed reactions. Some viewers felt the approach was insincere because it was not a standalone post, while others in the, at times, polarized online discussion argued that the comment was meant as a joke or that the reaction was too sensitive. ”
“ Based on reports from March 2026, Chinese actor Zhang Linghe faced backlash from international audiences, particularly fans from Southeast Asia (SEA), regarding comments made during an appearance on the variety show Hello Saturday. Here are the details regarding the incident: The Comment: During a drawing segment on Hello Saturday, where co-star Tian Xiwei produced a drawing of him, Zhang Linghe made a remark indicating he felt he looked like he was "born in Southeast Asia," which was interpreted by many as relying on negative stereotypes about the region. Backlash: The comment, which some labeled as casually racist and others deemed insensitive, caused significant, immediate backlash, particularly from Vietnamese fans who flooded his social media, resulting in calls for an apology. Apology: Reports indicate that Zhang Linghe addressed the situation by posting an apology in his comment section. Response to Apology: The apology received mixed reactions. Some viewers felt the approach was insincere because it was not a standalone post, while others in the, at times, polarized online discussion argued that the comment was meant as a joke or that the reaction was too sensitive. ”
As a SEA, can you please help understand how that remark is viewed as racism?
Thanks. I wonder?
Someone below wrote this: “ Zhang Linghe will face banned in Chinese Industry for being a racist, all his upcoming projects will be replaced via face swapping and all his endorsements will be pull out.
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I’ve also never seen a show with so many teasers, it’s insane.
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This makes sense, as I’ve been saying that nothing reflects this current 9.1 so far, and it isn’t a true reflection.
I feel bad for the actors as this might dampen their hard work because of greed.
This show didn’t need excessive aiding to push the ratings.
The director and Zang ling He were enough to make it a success.
They even used a honey trap of many close ups on the handsome MLs.
They will learn that the real audience isn’t stupidity. And this show needs to succeed more in China than internationally.
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Here are the details regarding the incident:
The Comment: During a drawing segment on Hello Saturday, where co-star Tian Xiwei produced a drawing of him, Zhang Linghe made a remark indicating he felt he looked like he was "born in Southeast Asia," which was interpreted by many as relying on negative stereotypes about the region.
Backlash: The comment, which some labeled as casually racist and others deemed insensitive, caused significant, immediate backlash, particularly from Vietnamese fans who flooded his social media, resulting in calls for an apology.
Apology: Reports indicate that Zhang Linghe addressed the situation by posting an apology in his comment section.
Response to Apology: The apology received mixed reactions. Some viewers felt the approach was insincere because it was not a standalone post, while others in the, at times, polarized online discussion argued that the comment was meant as a joke or that the reaction was too sensitive. ”
Here are the details regarding the incident:
The Comment: During a drawing segment on Hello Saturday, where co-star Tian Xiwei produced a drawing of him, Zhang Linghe made a remark indicating he felt he looked like he was "born in Southeast Asia," which was interpreted by many as relying on negative stereotypes about the region.
Backlash: The comment, which some labeled as casually racist and others deemed insensitive, caused significant, immediate backlash, particularly from Vietnamese fans who flooded his social media, resulting in calls for an apology.
Apology: Reports indicate that Zhang Linghe addressed the situation by posting an apology in his comment section.
Response to Apology: The apology received mixed reactions. Some viewers felt the approach was insincere because it was not a standalone post, while others in the, at times, polarized online discussion argued that the comment was meant as a joke or that the reaction was too sensitive. ”
Here are the details regarding the incident:
The Comment: During a drawing segment on Hello Saturday, where co-star Tian Xiwei produced a drawing of him, Zhang Linghe made a remark indicating he felt he looked like he was "born in Southeast Asia," which was interpreted by many as relying on negative stereotypes about the region.
Backlash: The comment, which some labeled as casually racist and others deemed insensitive, caused significant, immediate backlash, particularly from Vietnamese fans who flooded his social media, resulting in calls for an apology.
Apology: Reports indicate that Zhang Linghe addressed the situation by posting an apology in his comment section.
Response to Apology: The apology received mixed reactions. Some viewers felt the approach was insincere because it was not a standalone post, while others in the, at times, polarized online discussion argued that the comment was meant as a joke or that the reaction was too sensitive. ”
Are they not the same race?
Please excuse my ignorance if my question is.
Someone below wrote this: “ Zhang Linghe will face banned in Chinese Industry for being a racist, all his upcoming projects will be replaced via face swapping and all his endorsements will be pull out.
Confirmed news.”
I feel bad for the actors as this might dampen their hard work because of greed.
This show didn’t need excessive aiding to push the ratings.
The director and Zang ling He were enough to make it a success.
They even used a honey trap of many close ups on the handsome MLs.
They will learn that the real audience isn’t stupidity. And this show needs to succeed more in China than internationally.