LayarHijau.com—On December 27, a photo of Zhao Lusi in a wheelchair circulated online. Following that, the paparazzi group Baquan Li Yuanfang released a video showing Zhao Lusi receiving medical treatment in the evening.
In the video, Zhao Lusi appeared unable to stand as she was assisted by staff to the hospital entrance. She needed help from several people to sit in the wheelchair.
The staff pushed Zhao Lusi into the hospital for treatment. To protect her privacy and keep her warm, she was wrapped in a white blanket.
After seeing the doctor, Zhao Lusi required an IV and oxygen, but she looked so weak that she slumped in the wheelchair, unable to lift her head, and the staff had to support her neck with their hands.
Many netizens felt heartbroken upon seeing Zhao Lusi's serious condition. Baquan Li Yuanfang reported that Zhao Lusi suffers from a neurological disease and is currently unable to speak or walk.
Neurological diseases include cerebrovascular disease, periodic paralysis, progressive muscular dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy, ataxia, and others. The specific condition of Zhao Lusi is not yet clear, according to Sohu.
Fans flocked to Zhao Lusi's Weibo, wanting to send their prayers and concerns, but her official Weibo account was suddenly blocked and will not be restored until January 3 next year.
Zhao Lusi is currently filming the new drama Almost Lover alongside Peng Guanying.
Fans revealed that Zhao Lusi had been unwell for 10 days and unable to work normally, but her management company did not allow her to rest. “She hasn’t been able to work for 10 days. What did they do that resulted in someone who was filming well ending up in the hospital?” questioned one fan.
Some fans also noted that Zhao Lusi was seen filming with oxygen on December 14, and she was already in very poor condition after finishing filming on December 16. She was taken to the hospital on December 17, leading to the current situation that everyone sees.
The production team appeared unaware that Zhao Lusi was seriously ill, as they continued to schedule filming for her on December 18.
Fans condemned Zhao Lusi’s agency and the Almost Lover production team for “taking human life lightly.”
Around 4 PM on December 27, Zhao Lusi’s studio released a statement saying that Zhao Lusi had worked hard after taking on the role in Almost Lover, but suddenly felt unwell on December 18. She went to the hospital for examination and treatment immediately and is currently recuperating.
The studio did not mention Zhao Lusi’s specific condition but stated that they would prioritize her health and suspend all upcoming work.
Netizens speculated based on the studio's response that Zhao Lusi's illness this time is definitely not a trivial matter.
Regarding the timing of Zhao Lusi’s hospitalization, fans said it occurred on December 17, while the studio claimed it was on December 18. The dates provided by both parties differ.
Additionally, the studio stated that Zhao Lusi “suddenly felt unwell” without mentioning her prior experiences of needing oxygen or being unable to film.
Some fans also mentioned that after Zhao Lusi fell ill, the agency had been “covering up,” claiming she only had a common cold and deleting all messages describing her illness.
Regarding Zhao Lusi's condition, some netizens linked it to her declining physical health due to weight loss.
Zhao Lusi suddenly became very thin in 2024. She had previously stated that her target weight was 70 kilograms. At 161 cm tall, if she weighs only 70 kilograms, she would appear extremely thin.
After losing weight, Zhao Lusi's features became sharper. Whether this looks good or not is subjective, but she has made more attempts at fashion.
Netizens questioned whether the last straw that broke Zhao Lusi’s back could be severe depression caused by "appearance anxiety."
Fans refuted the idea that Zhao Lusi's illness was due to weight loss, asserting it was caused by intense work throughout the year. She had been continuously involved in production, along with non-stop offline business activities, filming, and online live broadcasts.
Fans demanded that Zhao Lusi’s agency take responsibility for this matter and stop exploiting her.
At midnight on December 28, paparazzi Liu Dachui shared his theory about Zhao Lusi’s incident in a live broadcast, stating that he learned from an insider that Zhao Lusi suffers from severe depression, primarily due to being in the spotlight multiple times this year and the underperformance of her last project that she worked hard on. After joining the Almost Lover team, she faced workplace conflicts and ultimately fell ill due to exhaustion.
Additionally, Liu Dachui revealed that the Almost Lover production team has been disbanded. At the same time, Zhao Lusi’s fans posted chat records with team members, indicating that the Almost Lover team has suspended filming and will postpone production until after the New Year. Currently, the production team has not responded.