Bai Jingting Studio Responds to Gambling Rumors, Netizens React with Mixed Emotions
On November 21, a chat screen shot of a male celebrity Bai Jingting suspected of gambling arrest spread online and triggered heated debate. At noon on December 21st, the Bai Jingting studio issued an apology to refute rumors. The Bai Jingting Studio published its counterfeit pictures, which read: "This fact-checking speed! The previous second rs, the next second debunking! Liu Dachu said that he was especially honest in private, and it is impossible for him to go public right? Ji Ruoya's Weibo video can also do ... too ridiculous and funny."
21 November 2023
The studio's response was met with mixed reactions from netizens on Chinese social media platform Weibo. Some users expressed support for Bai Jingting, praising the studio's quick response in denying the rumors. "Fantastic! Tell me loudly and specifically, I'll see who dares to make up false information about Bai Jingting these days," one user exclaimed. Another user echoed this sentiment, saying, "Really, tell you the truth... Just a chat record and it's taken an hour to complete the process, that's too outrageous."
However, not all reactions were positive. Some netizens accused the studio of exaggerating the situation and trying to silence critics. "Attacking Douban's review group, even after dispelling rumors, still claims that the team is exaggerating," one user wrote. Another user chimed in, saying, "You can just come out and say it, or you two can swap phone records."
The studio's response was also met with criticism for not taking legal action against those who spread the rumors. "Bai Jingting's studio denies rumors, recent industry insiders who interviewed him deny rumors, his agent denies rumors by posting cast photos, and the announcement denial also conveys clarification. Now it should be okay right?" a user asked sarcastically.
The rumor originated from a private chat screenshot that was circulated on Chinese social media platforms, sparking debates about privacy and responsible reporting. Netizens expressed frustration at the ease with which false information can spread online, asking, "Who is actually jealous! Incredulous!"
Despite the controversy, many netizens showed their support for Bai Jingting and called for an end to malicious rumors and fabrication. "Xiao Bai is really an innocent victim," one user wrote. Another user shared a similar sentiment, saying, "Oh today, what date is it? In the morning, Tan Jianzi said he was defamed, and now Bai Jingting comes again. Why do we need to search for high-profile rumors if there are no solid evidence? The audience find themselves very helpless."
In conclusion, Bai Jingting's studio's response to the rumors highlighted the importance of swift fact-checking and legal action against malicious rumors in the Chinese entertainment industry. While netizens expressed their support for Bai Jingting, they also emphasized the need for responsible reporting and respect for privacy online. The incident serves as a reminder of the power of social media and its potential to both harm and protect celebrities' reputations.
