Xiao Zhanhas been slowly getting back into the swing of things after taking a quick break away from the industry following the backlash of the A03 / 227 incident earlier in the year, but it appears the actor still can’t seem to catch a break.
This week, the actor’s name is once again on people’s lips as news of his fans and anti fans bombarding Zhejiang TV with complaints spread. Although there has been no official announcement of his guest appearance in the variety show Youth Periplous 2 , rumours accompanying sightings of the actor in the program’s filming locations had fans eagerly awaiting his scenes. So when the show finally aired its first few episodes and still no Xiao Zhan, you can be sure upset fans made their dissatisfaction known – accusing the show of giving false hope to fans in order to bump up their ratings while also spawning a boycott Xiao Zhan hashtag from his antis.
While it’s indeed unusual and quite drastic for the show to have cut out his scenes entirely, I dearly hope the boycott hashtag won’t be gathering any more momentum because it would be a pity if fans will miss out participating in his (low profile) efforts to give back to the community.
Anyway, speaking of his charitable activities, the actor attended an event last week to support programs targeting poverty alleviation in the rural parts of the country, and from what he shared, it looks like Xiao Zhan’s time away from the industry has done him some good as he’s now much more focused on living well and becoming a better and stronger version of himself. With regards to his charity work which he says he’s committed to continue, The Untamedstar says that he doesn’t want to concern himself any longer with how others will interpret his actions. People will always look at things based on their own biases and opinions regardless, and as long as he does his best, he says it’s good enough for him.
In a recent interview, Xiao Zhan has maintained that it is an ordinary person’s responsibility to give back to the community and that as a public figure, even more so. If you didn’t know, his studio quietly donated medical masks to frontliners when the COVID-19 epidemic hit.
With all the curveballs and detours life has thrown at Xiao Zhan and his career, what plans does the actor have for future? Xiao Zhan readily admits he never imagined things will turn out this way and that since returning to work, his schedule hasn’t been as full as before. So ideally, he says he wants to go back to filming. However, even if he’s not as busy as he used to before, he says he’s not scared. Sure, he worries that his projects won’t be as well received as it was but since he can’t really do anything about it, he opts to remain hopeful that things will turn out for the best. At the very least, he says he’d have a good story to tell about this experience and how it helped him grow as a person and as an actor.
Anonymous
Hopefully things will go smoothly for Xiao Zhan very soon – he will be able to work on more projects (movies, dramas, singing, variety shows & commercials) like other people. He has the talents & he is a hard worker. The stupid things are holding him back. It's so unfair to him. Jiayou Xiao Zhan.
Anonymous
I knew it was him when I saw the cover photo^^!!!! I love his spirit, he should not allow anything or bad press to hold him back. He's strong and he can overcome anything. Those anti-fans are really so shitty. XZ is a wonderful performer, be it singing or acting^^. I'm sure he's going to have more projects line up for him. He's still young and still have a long way to go in the industry. I hope his loved ones are looking out for me, he's so humble and down to earth. I'm sure he gets lot of offer, but is now looking for a project that suits him :)!!!!!! Jiayou Xiao Zhan :)!!!!!!
Anonymous
Ah yes charity work the thing being used by stars getting into controversy in order to better their image. How original.
Anonymous
Why the so high and mighty act? Ppl that live in glass houses shouldn't be casting stones…
Anonymous
I still don't understand what is it that he did so wrong to be cast out from the industry for a couple of months in the first place. Is it because he's too nice, too talented and too good looking? People are just looking out to make trouble for him? I mean, he really tries to think about the questions people ask him and he clearly tries not to cause any problems, does doing that counts as being shifty and dishonest? He worries, that's a normal thing to do. Now he has to recover from a 'controversy' that he had no part in, is it a joke?
I think we'll never know a celebrities and their real characters but how about we prosecute those that have actually done something really shitty, instead of those that tried to wait out until the worst of ?a fan war? blows over.
I think if he was a colder person than he is, he would have done better with all this – now people are just trying to crush him. I have a lot more to say on this but I'll refrain.
Just to be clear, I'm not even a huge fan but what is happening is really unfair to him, if one would take time to go trough these events.
ErisFerris
But wasn't he doing volunteer work even before going into show buisness?
Anonymous
To anon 3, at least he's doing charity to make others like him. Better than hiring water armies to like him, so original but risky and so illegal.
Anonymous
Roll eyes … yep how original indeed … the perfect PR …