Overseasidol.com — Veteran Chinese actress Liu Xiaoqing has once again captured public attention following the premiere of her latest short drama Jin Xiu An Ran on February 25, 2026.
At 71 years old, Liu takes on the role of a young girl and appears in several intimate scenes, including a kissing scene with a male actor nearly 47 years her junior.
The drama quickly became a trending topic on social media after its release.
While many viewers praised Liu Xiaoqing’s dedication and confidence in embracing such a challenging role at her age, others questioned the casting choice and the significant age gap portrayed on screen.
The situation escalated when supporting actor Gu Yanxiu was found to have liked a netizen’s comment claiming that “acting alongside Liu Xiaoqing was a workplace injury”.
The interaction went viral, fueling further online discussion and criticism.
Gu Yanxiu later addressed the issue, explaining that the “like” was accidental and caused by a hand slip.
He emphasized that working with Liu Xiaoqing was an honor and expressed respect for the veteran actress.
His clarification aimed to calm the growing controversy surrounding the production.
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