According to Sohu, the incident occurred late on March 12, when Wang Herun’s verified account left a harsh comment under a blogger’s post discussing the drama The Next Road (tentative title). The comment reportedly read, “Too swollen, too silly, and there’s really no elegance of a historical beauty at all.”
The remark, believed to be directed at Wang Yuwen’s period drama styling, quickly spread across social media and climbed trending searches on Weibo. The situation triggered intense backlash, with many netizens criticizing Wang Herun for allegedly publicly belittling a fellow actress.
Some online users speculated that she might have intended to post the comment from a secondary account but mistakenly used her verified one instead. As the controversy grew, past scandals involving Wang Herun were also brought back into discussion.
Many netizens recalled a 2017 incident where Wang Herun was accused of making excessive demands on a film set. At the time, reports claimed the actress asked the crew to transport around 140 boxes of bottled mineral water for a bathing scene that only appeared briefly on screen. The request reportedly had to be fulfilled manually by staff. The incident angered the public and led to her being mocked online with the nickname “the mineral water diva.”
Following the latest controversy, Wang Herun and her studio released an apology, addressing the situation and apologizing to Wang Yuwen. The actress explained that she was not the one who posted the comment, claiming that a staff member had accessed her account and left the inappropriate message.
Despite the explanation, many online users remain skeptical, with some questioning whether the incident was a publicity tactic designed to attract attention.
Born in 1994, Wang Herun has appeared in several major Chinese dramas, including the following: Story of Yanxi Palace, Legend of Fuyao, The Story of Minglan, The Longest Day in Chang’an, Cool, We Can’t Be Sad, Harbin 1944.
However, despite her appearances in high-profile productions, many viewers believe her career has remained relatively low-profile and lacking a breakout role. The controversy continues to generate heated discussion online as fans and netizens debate the authenticity of her explanation.
Sources: K14