Zhao Lusi Due to Return to Work After Nervous Breakdown

Gaining widespread popularity after The Long Ballad <長歌行> and Love Like the Galaxy <星漢燦爛>, Rosy Zhao Lusi (趙露思) became China’s “It Girl”. At the end of 2024, Zhao Lusi was suddenly hospitalized. Leaked hospital photos highlighted her frailty and brought attention to her deteriorating health. Zhao Lusi admitted to being diagnosed with depression due to the mental stress accumulation from work and abuse by her management company.
Netizens felt Galaxy Cool Entertainment exploited and overworked the 26-year-old actress, who debuted only eight years ago. Cast in drama after drama, Zhao Lusi did not have adequate rest and dropped significant weight last year. The company’s mismanagement caused a public outcry, with fans calling for the company to terminate Zhao Lusi’s contract and release her.
Signing a 10-year contract with Galaxy Cool Entertainment in 2016, Zhao Lusi still has two years left on her contract. The penalty for breach of an artiste’s contract is usually 10 times the contract amount. Industry insiders speculate Zhao Lusi’ termination fee would cost more than 100 million Chinese yuan—the exorbitant amount would not be a feasible option for the actress to pay.
After Zhao Lusi was hospitalized, Galaxy Cool Entertainment issued a public statement, writing “We sincerely hope everyone can give Zhao Lusi some time and space to recuperate and wait for her return.” The words “wait for her return” seemed to hold heavy significance, as they imply the company has no intentions of terminating her contract. Even if Zhao Lusi chooses to go on “strike” until the end of the contract, there would be a cooling-off period after the contract ends requiring her to take a four-year hiatus before being allowed to return to entertainment work. The hiatus may diminish her popularity and career trajectory.
Unable to become a free agent, Zhao Lusi allegedly will return to work in the next few days with a scheduled appearance in Chengdu. The event sponsor shared this decision was made under careful consideration of both the company and the actress. Despite the sponsor’s statement, many deduce Zhao Lusi may have been forced to return to work.
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This article is written by Huynh for JayneStars.com.