The investigation is ongoing.
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The Chinese drama This Way to the Stars is currently under investigation due to an alleged assault that took place. The series, starring Guo Qilin and Zhang Xueying, follows a young man who begins working at a funeral home, reunites with childhood friends, and learns how to work in the funeral business with professionalism and care.
In a now-deleted video, an actress was shown crying before being comforted by two others. One of the two, a male extra, appears to have his hand placed over the actress’s chest with what some described as a “smirk.”
As a result, public outcry followed, resulting in a response from the drama’s production team. In addition to removing the footage in question, an investigation into the scene would take place, including reaching out to the male extra and the actress involved.
The company also stated that the safety of those on set was its top priority, and condemned any inappropriate behavior on set.