In recent days, actress Yang Zi has become the focus of discussion on Chinese social networks after behind-the-scenes information about her TV series was widely shared.
According to media sources, this project was filmed in the highlands with harsh weather conditions, at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters above sea level. During filming, Duong Tu was said to have had a reaction to altitude, when blood oxygen levels dropped to low levels and had to use oxygen tanks for support. However, the actress continued to complete the scenes as planned.
Some media outlets have mentioned the actress's efforts, saying that this is proof of her serious professional spirit when she plays a female police officer operating in the highlands.
However, after the behind-the-scenes images were spread, many conflicting opinions appeared on social networks. A part of netizens believe that emphasizing the difficult factor in the filming process can be understood as a way to create attention or "stop suffering". Meanwhile, many others think that this is simply sharing behind-the-scenes production of a film project.
Controversy quickly spread when some fan communities of other artists participated in commenting, creating tense debates on social networking platforms such as Weibo. Some observers believe that this phenomenon partly reflects the "fan circle" culture in the Chinese entertainment industry, where competition between fan communities sometimes leads to heated debates.
In addition, Duong Tu's humorous statement in a livestream, with content advising fans to "love yourself, sleep more and take care of your health", was also edited and spread in many different ways, making the online debate even more exciting.
Experts believe that Duong Tu's case is not an isolated case in the context that the Chinese entertainment industry is increasingly strongly influenced by social networks and online fan communities. In this environment, both positive and negative information can quickly spread and create waves of mixed public opinion.
At the age of 33, Yang Zi is considered one of the prominent television actors of China, having made her mark through many projects. Participating in major projects, especially works with political elements or being noticed by mainstream media, often comes with great public interest.
