Staying True

I was just watching Weibo Night, and it hit me how crucial relationships are in the celebrity world if you want to survive. It feels like some kind of unspoken rule everyone knows. Without connections, making it in the industry seems nearly impossible. Sure, good acting can take you far, but good acting and having ties with big-name directors? That will take you even further.

Yeah, it’s a harsh truth. If you want to stay in the industry, you have to play the game and please the right people to get opportunities. Let’s be real—every celebrity wants to be famous. As an actor, you want your movies to be recognized, and for that to happen, people actually need to watch them. Even if you’ve got incredible acting skills, if no one sees your films, you won’t get the recognition you deserve.

For singers, fame often comes when their songs go viral. The more people stream your music, the more money you make. That’s why modern songs are often so catchy, with repetitive lyrics that get stuck in your head. It’s all about those plays and shares!

And with social media everywhere, public figures have to be super careful about what they do in public. You never know when or where someone’s recording you and uploading it for the world to see. As a celebrity, you can’t really be yourself anymore.

Fame brings a lot of attention and money, sure, but it also steals their freedom. So yeah, being in the spotlight might look glamorous, but it’s definitely not all sunshine and rainbows.

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This is why I think Yibo is such a rare gem in the industry. Honestly, I’m just sharing my perspective here—it’s purely what I feel. He doesn’t strike me as someone who tries to please people or play by the unspoken rules of the entertainment world. Instead, he works hard to create his own opportunities.

What I admire most is that he stays true to himself, doing what he wants and pursuing what genuinely interests him. Many people who have worked with him always speak so highly of him, which says a lot about his character and professionalism.

He might come across as expressionless or distant at many events, but I think that’s because he doesn’t enjoy putting on a mask in front of people. For him, attending these events is just work—it’s not about pretending to be someone he’s not.

I really admire his courage to be himself, to stand firm, and not get swayed by the noise around him. It’s rare to see someone so genuine in an industry where authenticity is often overshadowed by the need to please others. Yibo truly stands out, and that’s what makes him so special.