Recently, the career situation of actress Angelababy, 36 years old, continues to attract public attention and debate. Since the scandal related to going to see Lisa Blackpink's Crazy Horse Paris show in 2023, the star who once was in the top of the Chinese entertainment industry has faced many difficulties in returning.
Currently, she is almost absent from television film projects, entertainment programs as well as major stages, completely opposite to her previous peak period.
In September 2023, images believed to be Angelababy appearing at Lisa Blackpink's Crazy Horse Paris spread strongly on social networks, quickly encountering a wave of strong reactions.
Although the organizers twice affirmed that the actress did not attend, public opinion still formed prejudices, believing that her behavior was not in line with social standards. As a result, Angelababy's large social media accounts were temporarily locked, hitting her image and influence, which is the foundation of her career.
In the field of reality TV, "Running Man" - the program that brought Angelababy's name closer to the public - was the first unit to cut her presence. At the filming season in Thailand, all scenes featuring the actress were eliminated.
Even after being "locked" her account and proactively seeking opportunities to return, she still cannot appear in major programs, even as a guest.
According to industry sources, the advantage that Angelababy once had in the entertainment segment has almost completely disappeared.
In the film industry, the situation is also not more optimistic. "Tuong tu lenh" - an ancient costume project expected to be a turning point for her return - was delayed for a long time due to the impact of the scandal. When the film aired in early 2025 without promotional campaigns, the work quickly disappointed in terms of views and professional feedback.
The roles afterwards were mainly guest roles or short films, not enough to help the actress improve her image or regain her position. From being considered a typical face of the 8X generation, Angelababy now has to take on supporting roles alongside younger actors, showing a clear decline in resources.
Her commercial and fashion activities were also heavily affected. Many advertising contracts were terminated, while the remaining collaborations mainly came from mid-range brands. Livestream sales efforts were not as effective as expected and faced many mixed opinions.
Observers believe that going to see Lisa's performance at Crazy Horse seriously damages public sympathy and the trust from the entertainment industry in Angelababy. In the context that the market is increasingly prioritizing artists with a stable image, the road for her to return to the peak of her career is considered extremely difficult and there is no clear answer.
