Chinese Actress Faces Nationwide Backlash After Controversial Photo at Paris Olympics
Zhou Yutong has become the center of public outrage in China following a controversial incident at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
On August 2nd, QQ reported that several Chinese celebrities attended the Paris 2024 Olympics as special guests, but their presence has sparked significant controversy. Among them, Zhou Yutong, Tian Jiashu, Chen Hao, and other stars from the show “Sisters Who Make Waves” have drawn heavy criticism from the public.
The controversy arose when the stars attended the event and took photos to commemorate the occasion. Zhou Yutong, in particular, posted a cheerful photo, which unfortunately captured the moment when athlete Zhang Bohan lost his competition. This image led to a storm of criticism, with Zhou being accused of insensitivity for not showing empathy towards an athlete representing the nation. Some even mocked her for seemingly capitalizing on the misfortune and emotions of others to draw attention.
The backlash intensified when it was revealed that these celebrities, instead of focusing on the competitions, were often seen engrossed in their phones, taking selfies, and checking in at the stadium. Their behavior was perceived as a mere attempt to gain publicity, rather than genuine support for the athletes.
As a result, these stars have been accused of “showboating” and seeking media attention rather than genuinely supporting their home country’s athletes. On the other hand, some viewers defended the celebrities, suggesting that the images were merely unfortunate moments of distraction and that the stars were indeed there to cheer for their team.
Born in 1994, Zhou Yutong graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy with a focus on acting and has been honing her craft as a serious actress. She first gained attention in 2016 for her role as Bai Luoyin’s first love, Shi Hui, in the popular BL drama “Addicted.” Zhou has since captured the audience’s hearts in various productions, including “Young Blood,” “Begin Again,” “Everything Is Alright,” “Nothing But Thirty,” and “The Love You Give Me.”
