Chinese Actress Bai Lu Reveals Health Struggles, Sparking Concerns Over Industry Overwork
Bai Lu (31), one of China’s most beloved actresses known for her pure image, has shocked fans by disclosing her recent health crisis. This revelation has raised concerns that, like fellow actress Zhao Lusi (26), Bai Lu’s deteriorating health may be a result of overwork imposed by her agency. On Monday, Bai Lu took to Weibo to address her new drama
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Bai Lu (31), one of China’s most beloved actresses known for her pure image, has shocked fans by disclosing her recent health crisis. This revelation has raised concerns that, like fellow actress Zhao Lusi (26), Bai Lu’s deteriorating health may be a result of overwork imposed by her agency.
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On Monday, Bai Lu took to Weibo to apologize to fans for her declining health while filming her new drama Mo Li.
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Bai Lu explained that since they started filming at the end of May, she’ve been pushing forward non-stop with her fellow cast and crew for five months. It’s only now, as we’ve wrapped up the drama, that she’s finally had a chance to catch a breath.
She went on to detail her health struggles: In mid-July, during a rainy shoot, she developed a severe headache. Initially, she thought it was just a cold, but her recovery was slow, and the pain spread to my neck and shoulders. It became so difficult to move that she had to seek medical attention at several hospitals in major cities.
Bai Lu revealed that her weight plummeted to 43 kg (about 94.8 lbs) at the height of her illness, even lower than her listed weight of 47 kg (about 103.6 lbs). This dramatic weight loss led to widespread concern among fans, with many fearing she had become dangerously thin.
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Addressing these concerns, Bai Lu reassured her fans: She put her faith in traditional Chinese medicine and continued with acupuncture treatments. Gradually, she started to improve and regain weight. There were moments of despair when her body ached without apparent cause, and she even considered taking a break from work due to exhaustion. But she want to assure that all that she’s doing much better now.
Despite Bai Lu’s explanation, many fans remain concerned, pointing to the agency’s demanding schedule as the root cause of her health issues. Some speculate that severe stress may have led to autonomic nervous system problems.
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Indeed, Bai Lu’s recent work schedule has been relentless. After wrapping up the 2023 drama Northbound, she immediately began work on Moonlight Mystique. She then filmed lead roles in Feud, Unveil: Jadewind, and Mo Li back-to-back without any significant breaks.
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Bai Lu’s health scare has ignited discussions within the Chinese entertainment industry about the need to address the punishing schedules imposed by agencies. The case of Zhao Lusi, who experienced stress-induced aphasia last December, has also been cited in these conversations. Zhao Lusi, who has a large fanbase in Korea, was hospitalized while filming the drama Almost Lover and returned to work in January. However, she has since taken a hiatus from all broadcasting activities due to ongoing health concerns.
