After “leaving” showbiz as of January 9, it appears things have just gotten worse for Marcus Li Mingde who was once a promising young actor. Beijing police recently confirmed that a certain Li, age 28, was indeed taken into custody for vandalizing a parked vehicle while intoxicated. The incident, which occurred in Chaoyang District, was previously reported by bystanders, leading to an investigation that resulted in Li being taken into custody. The actor, known for his roles in The Longest Promise and The Hope, now faces legal repercussions.
How a Parking Dispute Led to Li Mingde’s Arrest
According to police reports, Li became aggressive after noticing a car parked improperly, allegedly blocking other vehicles. Fueled by alcohol, he proceeded to kick the car door, rip off the vehicle emblem, and break the side mirror. The car owner, identified as Yang, later stated that Li initially apologized at the police station and promised to compensate for the damages. However, Li reportedly reneged on his promise the following day, prompting Yang to escalate the matter.
The Chaoyang Traffic Bureau has also issued penalties against Yang for illegal parking, highlighting that both parties were at fault in different capacities.
A Reputation in Tatters?
Li Mingde has been no stranger to controversy. Prior to this incident, he had openly criticized the entertainment industry, alleging unfair treatment and openly called out then co-star Ma Tianyu. His outspoken nature earned him a reputation as a “whistleblower” against industry injustices, which initially garnered support but also growing skepticism from netizens.
Further complicating his image, a woman claiming to be his ex-girlfriend has launched a string of accusations against him on social media, with claims of emotional instability, alleged animal abuse, etc. While these allegations remain unverified, they have contributed to public discourse surrounding his behavior.
Some of Li’s supporters speculated that he was being “set up”, while others pointed out that recent developments clearly indicate his wrongdoing. Conversely, many netizens criticized him, arguing that his history of dramatic public statements paint a picture of irresponsibility.
Will Li Mingde’s Scandal Lead to a Showbiz Blacklist?
Chinese showbiz has a history of cancelling “disgraced” actors such as those with brushes with the law. With regards to his past works, many are worried about the situation of his upcoming dramas, fearing it will affect these projects as well. There’s Zhou Ye and Cheng Lei’s Legend of the Female General, which was said to be pushing for an airdate when Li Mingde suddenly drew controversy. The actor plays a significant role as the third male lead. There’s also Light My Way with Wan Peng and Kido Ma as well as Moonlit Reunion starring Xu Kai and Tian Xiwei. Whether production will make a move to edit him out of his existing projects or not remains to be seen.
Regardless of the outcome, this scandal may just end up speeding up his “retirement” from the industry.
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blueclue
Dude is clearly suffering from some kind of mental health, what he needs to do with seek therapy that’s not in the form of alcohol.
If he dislike the entertainment industry and their treatments, move on to other occupations. There’s favoritism in every industries, with luck you get to meet the right person and your career took off. But at the same time, a person character and talent also come into play.
At this point, it seems like he thinks his career should be served on a silver platter. And throwing tantrum because he’s not getting his way.
Anon
Yes, he is just a spoilt brat, who hasn’t graduated from his kindergarten.