According to reports from mainland media, He Jianqi, a male star born in the 1990s who rose to fame for his performances in short dramas, was originally scheduled to participate in the long drama “Yuming Tea Bone” in mid-March. However, on March 3, a netizen with the username “Bangyi Sister” on Weibo exposed a conversation record and intimate photos, accusing He Jianqi of receiving over 150,000 RMB in gifts during a live stream, only to discover that he was being unfaithful. In response, the producer of the new drama “Yuming Tea Bone,” Yu Zheng, immediately announced a change in casting.
Before entering the entertainment industry, He Jianqi worked as a high-speed rail ticket seller. His handsome appearance caught the attention of many, leading him to transition to the entertainment industry after being dismissed by the railway company. Over the past five years, he gained popularity on the internet through dramas like “Qimi”, “The Fall of Roses”, and “My Mermaid Husband”. He became known as one of the “top streamers” in the world of short dramas due to his leading roles in multiple popular productions. Last year, he participated in the variety show “Premiere! Short Drama Season” and received recognition from senior artists like Ning Jing. He even made an appearance on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala earlier this year.
However, on March 3, He Jianqi was embroiled in a scandal on Weibo. A female netizen under the username “Bangyi Sister” posted evidence of a 150,000 RMB gift and intimate photos, claiming to have met He Jianqi through a director only to discover his infidelity. She alleged that he drank with another woman and stayed at a hotel arranged by CCTV after the incident.
As He Jianqi was set to appear in the upcoming drama “Yuming Tea Bone,” which is written by Yu Zheng and stars Hou Minghao and Gulnazar, fans took to ask Yu Zheng, “What are you going to do about He Jianqi?” Frightened, Yu Zheng quickly responded, “Replace him!” and emphasized, “He was originally just a very minor role, not part of the seven main couple pairings, so we can easily replace him.” Yu Zheng also revealed that despite hearing rumors, he believed He Jianqi’s denials and only assigned him a minor role out of trust.
The news of He Jianqi’s infidelity prompted criticism from netizens, stating that “he got famous and then lost his way, unclear about his own positioning” and “didn’t expect him to fall so quickly after reaching the peak.” On March 4, He Jianqi was officially labeled as a “problematic actor of micro short dramas” by the authorities, and his negative reputation was singled out for risk warning.