Wealthy Woman Reportedly Cast Herself Opposite Young Actor In Self
A wealthy investor in China allegedly commissioned a microdrama where she cast herself as the lead opposite a young actor, including numerous intimate scenes. The production faced controversy after the actor claimed his personal boundaries were crossed.
Why it matters
The story sheds light on the unregulated nature of China's booming microdrama industry and the ethical concerns regarding power dynamics in independent productions.
Bryan Wong 04 Aug 2026 at 11:12 Share Bookmark Bookmark Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Share on Twitter Share on WeChat Set 8days as your preferred source on Google Add 8days as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. microdrama China Zhong Yufei People spend money to make their dreams come true all the time.
One wealthy woman in China allegedly used hers to star opposite her favourite actor — and kiss him more than 60 times.
Director Meng Xing said her production company had been hired by the investor to produce a customised microdrama starring... the investor herself.
The woman not only cast herself as the female lead, but also personally selected 23-year-old actor Zhong Yufei, a rising star in China's booming microdrama industry, to play her on-screen love interest.
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