Overseasidol.com — The Chinese reality show The Inn 2026 concluded its final episode on May 22, 2026.
However, a segment where participants presented awards to each other sparked controversy, particularly involving Dylan Wang.
During the segment, Dylan sincerely praised his fellow cast members.
In contrast, the award he received carried a joking tone, which stood in stark contrast to other participants such as Shen Yue, who received the MVP “Best Manager” award, and Qin Lan, who was given a positive and lighthearted title.
This difference quickly sparked widespread debate online.
In the early hours of May 23, Dylan Wang addressed the situation on social media.
He admitted that he initially thought he might be overly sensitive, but after reading public discussions, he confirmed that he genuinely felt uncomfortable at the time.
Shortly after, Shen Yue publicly apologized and clarified the situation.
She explained that the award title was based on an inside joke from the show, intended to signify that Dylan could relax and return to being himself after carrying the responsibilities of a leader.
She emphasized that, in her view, his name represents someone “capable of everything.”
Shen Yue also stressed that she never intended to belittle any colleague.
Regarding the mention of a “private chat group” she clarified that it was merely a joke during the show and not meant to exclude anyone.
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