In 2025, Zhao Lusi became the most controversial name in the Chinese entertainment industry when she was continuously involved in scandals with her management company, and faced serious health problems.
The conflict between the actress and Galaxy Cool Entertainment - her management company - exploded when she publicly accused of being oppressed, controlling her contract and rights to choose roles. Even when she was sick, Zhao Lusi was not taken to the hospital but was "arrested for exorcism". These revelations have angered the public, and the media has called them a manifestation of an "underground surveillance" in the entertainment industry. The contract dispute also put her in a difficult position, because if she unilaterally terminates, the actress could have to compensate a huge amount of money, up to hundreds of millions of yuan.
However, Zhao Lusi revealed that she has suffered from depression since 2019, and had to be hospitalized for a mild stroke while filming. In mid-2025, she was forced to temporarily stop working to stabilize her psychology. When she returned with the film "Let Me Shine", many audiences were moved by her efforts to "revive", but there were also opinions that she was taking advantage of her weak image to regain attention.
Although public opinion is divided, Zhao Lusi's appeal has not decreased. Every information and image of her became the focus of discussion on social networks. Many producers believe that it is the steadfastness in daring to face difficulties that has kept her the status of an A-list star, despite the storms surrounding her.
It can be said that Zhao Lusi's scandal is not only a story between an artist and a management company, but also reflects the negative side of the Chinese entertainment industry. At the same time, it also shows the endurance and courage of a young star, when from a personal crisis, Zhao Lusi still tries to return and continues to affirm her position in the hearts of the audience.
Currently, the film "Let Me Shine" starring Zhao Lusi and Chen Weiying has helped her regain her reputation.
Notably, Let Me Shine was not widely promoted. Due to the impact of a management contract dispute, Zhao Lusi was once restricted from appearing in the media, causing the audience to worry that her career would stagnate. However, contrary to expectations, the work quickly reached the top of the trending list, proving the attraction of the actress born in 1998.
In the film, Zhao Lusi plays the role of Xu Yan - a young girl eager to rise up, having to face many inner conflicts. Her performance received many compliments. Critics said that, instead of just relying on appearance, Zhao Lusi portrayed the character with deep emotional depth, creating strong sympathy with the audience. This is considered a big step forward in her acting style.
In addition to the content, the film also attracts attention for its image investment. In the opening episode alone, Zhao Lusi's character has changed to 11 costumes, showing that the production crew is very dedicated to the visual effects. This meticulousness helps Let Me Shine both satisfy fashion-loving audiences and strengthen the female leads star image.
The work has not only become an online TV phenomenon, but also helped Zhao Lusi regain the trust of the public and reaffirm her position as the leading "flowers of the stream" on Chinese screens.
