With Esther Yu Shuxin once again proving her star power with her recent hit, all eyes are turning to her next project. This time, the actress stars alongside actor He Yu from Star Agency (浩瀚星缘), who is poised to make his breakthrough. Their new drama, adapted from the web novel Star Trails (双轨) by Shi Jiu Yuan (时玖远), has started filming, but any anticipation for the fresh pairing has seemingly been overshadowed by behind-the-scenes controversies.
Production Responds to Controversies
Rumors of filming halts and sudden crew changes swirled. Furthermore, Esther Yu had posted a cryptic message on social media at 2 AM, stating: “There will definitely be some grievances and difficulties on the road to growth, but I will do my best for you who love me! Don’t worry.” Her post only fueled speculation that something was wrong on set.
The same day, the production team released a statement addressing rumors circulating online. They clarified that staff members who leaked confidential information online had been dismissed and firmly denied claims of “actor bullying” or “discord within the crew.” Directors Yu Zhongzhong and Zhao Xiaolei, they said, are jointly leading the production to ensure its quality while safeguarding the rights of everyone involved.
Netizens Remain Skeptical
The next day, the show dropped its first poster, officially announcing Esther Yu as the female lead and revealing its English title, Speed and Love. Esther also attended iQIYI Scream Night, where she spoke about the project, saying she was moved by the script and has been enjoying working with the two directors. Despite these reassurances, some netizens remain unconvinced. Many of the actress’ fans continue to post comments protesting the project. Recently, Speed and Love made the hot search again over rumors of allegedly disgruntled extras complaining about mistreatment. With all the conspiracy theories, it’s looking like the offscreen drama is completely taking over.
