Overseasidol.com — Recently, Ding Zhen released a documentary interview where he opened up about his struggles since rising to fame.
The film carried a strong emotional weight as he revealed the discrimination and ridicule he had faced in the entertainment industry.
Ding Zhen recalled that during the time he suddenly went viral, he knew nothing about the industry.
He described himself as “like a robot,” simply going wherever people told him to go. Despite his efforts to fit in, he often faced prejudice and rejection.
He shared that some people had even told him directly that he had a bad smell.
Such comments deeply hurt him and made him doubt whether he should continue his career in the spotlight.
Another incident he mentioned took place on a film set. While feeling unwell, he took a photo to send to his parents.
Suddenly, a staff member harshly scolded him, “Delete it!,”. Reflecting on the moment, Ding Zhen mocked himself, saying, “I felt like a beggar,”.
His story has sparked strong reactions online. Many netizens expressed sympathy and anger, seeing Ding Zhen’s experience as proof of how cruel the entertainment industry can be, especially for someone who rose to fame overnight without preparation.
