A recent Chinese short drama, Forced a Lucky Koi to Marry the Living Yanluo, the Prime Minister’s Mansion’s Luck Is Completely Destroyed, has caused a huge controversy online. The show cast 11-year-old child actress Dora Liu Xingchen as the female lead, opposite 28-year-old actor Jin Wang. Many viewers were shocked and criticized the show for having such a young actress paired with a grown man. The drama has since been removed from streaming platforms following mass complaints from netizens.
11-Year-Old Actress Cast as Bride Sparks Outrage in China
The drama is based on a novel where the female character marries very young, at age seven, and gives birth at fifteen. While early marriage existed in historical times, many people feel that showing this story in a modern drama is highly inappropriate. Some viewers described watching the show as “like watching the male lead commit a crime,” even though it is a fictional story.
Some fans of the drama tried to defend it. They said that in the early episodes, the story does not show explicit romance. The male lead is said to treat the child more like a daughter or sister, because he is following an imperial decree. However, scenes where he holds her hand, carries her, or saves her while looking into her eyes still made many viewers uncomfortable. The story eventually shows the two characters becoming a couple, which raised more concerns about normalizing child marriage.
The drama’s controversial premise led to anger and backlash on social media. Many Chinese netizens reported the show to authorities, and searches for the drama now show messages like “content does not exist.” People argued that showing a real child in romantic scenes with an adult is harmful and sends the wrong message. The removal of the drama reflects the strong reaction from the public.
This incident highlights the dangers of creating shocking content for attention. In recent years, other extreme dramas have also caused debates, such as shows with unrealistic or disturbing storylines. Many viewers say that entertainment should be careful about how children are represented on screen and avoid showing minors in inappropriate situations. Fans hope that future productions will protect child actors and focus on safe, responsible storytelling.
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