Fans were naturally in support of her.
Koreaboo
2 hours ago
Within the entertainment industry, not just in Korea but worldwide, stars are continuously subjected to strict beauty standards, and that includes the topic of weight.
Popular Chinese actress Zhao Lusi gained attention when she cried after receiving compliments about her figure, especially with a past of being body-shamed.
Actress Zhao Lusi | @rooosyzh09/Instagram
In 2018, Zhao Lusi gained attention for her supporting role in the historical romance series Untouchable Lovers. Since then, she has continued to gain support from fans and showcase her unreal visuals and charm. A video gained attention showing Zhao Lusi at a filming-wrapped party for a project. In front of a crowd, the fans shouted compliments at the actress, including “You’re very skinny” and “You’re very beautiful.”
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The actress seemed to start getting emotional as her fans explained that she needed to be confident.
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Upon seeing her eyes glisten, the fans tried to comfort Zhao Lusi by telling her not to cry.
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Yet, it seems that what really brought the tears was after she received a gift from someone in the audience.
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In particular, the reason for the emotions from the actress was that when she debuted, she still had her baby fat back, and netizens said she was “the fattest actress.” In interviews, it was revealed that Zhao Lusi said it’s easy for her to gain weight, but she was able to get skinnier by paying attentin to what she eats and drinks.
After learning what she went through, netizens shared their own reactions, and whether they knew Zhao Lusi or not, many were extremely emotional watching her react to the fans’ compliments.
While stars always appreciate compliments, considering the criticism the actress received, it’s not surprising that all the love made her emotional.