Over 11 minutes compilation of Xiao Zhan with Olay plus other video cuts, before the sh*t hit the fan and this endorsement was taken down. Love that the ad is a mini drama-wannabe, with his voice.

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    I’m glad I finally got to see the OLAY ad. It’s nice to see him looking like a high schooler, with boyish good looks and not just the smouldering man in the suit and the smooth moves. It’s sad that he’s been losing endorsements through no fault of his own, but we wish him all the best and may these dark days be over soon.

    Keep on smiling Xiao Zhan!!

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      Forgot to add that the most beautiful scenery in this compilation is of course Xiao Zhan himself. What a sweet song, especially when sung by XZ … can’t help swaying to it!

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      Wait, what now??? Why his he losing endorsements.

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        @larelle79 @lixie @stpauligurl
        The sad thing is that XZ is being hurt by what I call immature, entitled ‘brats’ (most I believe are young girls/kids) who have struck out in a very mean way … to express their horror, dismay, anger using any means that they can, just because XZ’s fans/anti-fans, etc caused enough ruckus to get AO3, their beloved fan-fic site, blocked in China.

        They want to hurt XZ’s fans who reported AO3 for indecency, by hurting XZ … and/or he’s just an easy target for angry kids to hit at in their tantrums. Because they went on a rampage and threatened to boycott products XZ endorsed, he has been taken off the ads for a few of them. They down voted shows that he acted in.

        The thing is, they know that they are not supposed to be consuming ‘immoral’ stuff, and that it was always tentative when authorities might decide to do another clean sweep to block/clear out ‘bad influences’. They are not entitled to it just because they like it. It could have been the case that regulators had already decided to take action, and would have done something about sites like AO3 anyway around March 1st, so it could have had nothing at all to do with XZ or his fans. However the timing was just so bad. It was a few days end of Feb, when a fan started getting others to report AO3 and the whole thing blew up, so the block seems to be linked to XZ’s fans.

        XZ said in one interview, some time back, that he has been in the ‘trough’ or down and out before, and is not afraid of having to work hard to climb out of it again if he should have to. Well, it seems the time has come where he will have to do just that. May his struggle to overcome this setback make him stronger and show what a determined and persevering soul he is. Jia You Xiao Zhan!

        For detailed info on this sad saga, here’s AvenueX, who did this video, I think without even putting makeup on… she was that fed up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-YuIIhn900&t=2s

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          what happens all boils down to MONEY. Xiao Zhan’s meteroric rise to popularity in China has created jealousy within the c-ent industry. as far as i ununderstand there are paid people who only post hate stuff to whoever they were paid to do their smear campaign online. these people are being paid by competing entertainment companies, PR agencies, as well as rival celebs, with the purpose to bring him down just so all the lucrative product endorsements and acting jobs will not be offered to him anymore. so these people were the ones who made this big when it all started with that fan/s reporting those stuff.
          his cfans played right into their hands. i just pity the poor boy. i think his supporters are just afraid to speak up for him for fear of the backlash from these antis and haters. i have faith that Xiao Zhan will be able to recover from all of this. God bless him.

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            They did speak up. Both sides were accusing each other of cyberbullying.

            Then, the more “main stream” state-affiliated media and perhaps paid cybertroopers joined in leaning towards XZ fans side emphasizing copyright infringement as well as a citizen’s right to report “immoral” content.

            Revamped fan leadership asked the fans to be more low key.

            “Creative freedom” side sensed that big money and government might be turning public opinion against their cause so it also called on its followers to be low key on social media but continue with the boycott. The makeup of this group makes the participants even harder to control.

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          But according to new regulations all BL content is immoral and bad influence? Let’s not be hypocritical here, those who are involved in this from both side are mean and immature but being angry at censorship isn’t wrong, what’s is wrong it the way they expressed it.

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            Not really. As long as BL content follows the “no action below the neck” rule and no underage romance, it is tolerated by regulators.

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            I read lots of BL web novels and some fanfics on various Chinese platforms. I also listen to BL-based audio dramas. A few years ago, smut and racy stuff were common. Now, those have been either taken down or re-edited. When it gets to the racy parts, “Lights off!”

            Some writers can be very creative at making their writings imply such content. However, many have either used “…” or “Here would be content considered unsuitable to publish by…”

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          As a regular consumer of various Chinese BL content, I must say, “Censorship sucks!” It’s a pain in the ass trying to decipher words that have been replaced with 口口. Reading older material, written during laxer censorship, whole chunks of missing stuff entire chapters locked really irritate me to no end.

          Often the blocked words are perfectly normal and acceptable in the entire content. Just that the filters are stupid. Even English words, for example, 口口ile (=”smile”) because “sm” (taken as s&m, abbreviation for sadomasochism) is a no-no.

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        https://38jiejie.com/2020/03/03/xiao-zhan-continues-to-suffer-backlash-from-the-ao3-controversy/

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      That was a beautiful video ~~~

      Keep strong bb!

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    I read that other fandoms took to boycotting XZ endorsements and mass writing to the brands he is representing 🙁 This mess is still not over and it’s not looking good. His fandom really do him.

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      they have to let it play out..
      the other fandoms can see this as their only retort..

      once the dust settles, and original fandom learns the lesson.. xz would be fine..a comeback after a break will put everything in place..

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      @shach Yes, they really did him in. Acted without thinking of the consequences because of course, there would be retaliation. Wish we international fans can do something more to encourage him and show our support. Maybe I’ll like all the videos of him or something! 🙂

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        Good idea @growingbeautifully. Other than that it’s better to let it go and don’t bring attention to this matter until it pass. He has a lot of good will in industry and unless his fans will do something stupid again it should pass. But for sure it will leave dent in his public image for time being.

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    I’ve read about this but I still don’t understand why the fandom has been taking it out on him when he wasn’t responsible. sigh… I feel so bad for him.
    But can I repeat once again, he is sooo beautiful to look at in every way with that smile of his and wonderful voice.
    I just never get tired of looking at him. sigh…..
    Thanks for the video @growingbeautifully!!

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      Maybe he got very famous too quickly and crazy fandom blames him because they have been taught that their idols are in some kind of competition?

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        His fans reported individual writers to authorities, that’s what enraged people the most, and that they played right into government plans to further censor internet content.

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      His fandom reported to authorities not only sites (they not only reported AO3 but other popular Chinese portals too) but individual writers and that could put this people in very real legal trouble, it enraged not only other celebrities fans but people who were creatively engaged on this sites too. Yes he is not at fault but he in the way represents his fandom in the eye of the public so there is that.

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    Thank you for sharing this ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I really needed it, what with all the negative stuff about XZ and his fandom that just keeps and happening and not relenting 😞😞😞😞

    I really believe that he will be able to bounce back once everything is passed, because he, himself, did not do anything wrong personally

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      @bebeswtz Yes, compared to those who were in drug or sex scandals, XZ has been above board. Unfortunately I heard the China Star News guy say that the lady who interviewed him before advised that he should not just remain quiet but be ready to speak up about it. However, I have no clue what he can possibly say. He cannot speak badly about what the fans did nor go against what authorities have laid as rules to follow. Just that general apology that hopes to hit no nerves is all the XZ Studio could do. But it’s considered as not enough.

      From hindsight, if anyone could have guessed what would happen, his people should have if they could have, controlled the fans a bit. I hear that they can give incentives etc and maybe could have prevented it going overboard, but this is only wisdom after the damage is done.

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        Like you said, the damage is done. Unless an official statement comes out from somewhere—someone— clarifying and completely detaching Xiao Zhan from everything, nothing more that he says or does will help, his words and actions will just be twisted and used against him. It’s the same with us fans: The more we try to say or do to defend him and try to help the situation—even if our motives is good— it will only be twisted and used against us for now because the situation is still attached to him (even though it’s just all rumours and angry speculations & allegations for now, nothing confirmed).

        So I actually think it’s smart for him to keep silent for now

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        This whole thing makes me sick. It’s like XZ has become WWX in real life, being blamed and vilified when he did nothing wrong.
        My daughter always says social media is a shark infested water.

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      he will and that’s what i believe will happen

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    I found this article helpful and informative (I haven’t watched your vid yet by Ave X but will, so thanks for the link):
    https://38jiejie.com/2020/03/03/xiao-zhan-continues-to-suffer-backlash-from-the-ao3-controversy/?fbclid=IwAR3QIs-RSbuCxRT0oFNg4w02y2WhS8jZlcz3lWBaSV2pTbO0SA4CiHoYDcs

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    I feel so bad for him. He does not deserve all these hates he’s getting. Aside from the fandom bringing this up, the apology from the studio did more damage than control/put an end to the situation.

    Also, may the fandom and to whoever started this (I’m in no place to judge but DAMN did they make a mistake or what), learn a lesson from this.

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    I had no idea this was happening and had to google to see the background story as well. Found this very informative video regarding the situation:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yZ-d7FP2ak

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