Overseasidol.com — Chinese actress and idol Esther Yu as once again become the center of online discussion after details of her upcoming birthday event were revealed.
According to Xiaoxiang Morning News on December 2, the star will hold her birthday celebration on December 6.
For the Beijing venue, organizers added a “second release” ticket tier, priced from 388 yuan to 1,588 yuan, which many fans consider excessively expensive.
The highest tier reaching nearly 1,600 yuan has drawn widespread criticism, as people argue that the price is unreasonable for what is essentially a birthday fan event.
The issue quickly stirred debate on social media, with many questioning whether such gatherings should be priced at such a premium.
In the promotional video shown in the screenshot you provided, Esther Yu appears in a stylish setting while holding a sparkler-like visual effect, emphasizing the glamorous and celebratory concept of the birthday fan meeting.
The clip suggests that the event is being presented more like a large-scale fan concert rather than a simple birthday party.
During this period, Esther Yu is still dealing with lingering public controversies, though she has not addressed any of the issues directly.
Reports also indicate that since August, she has lost over three million followers, believed to be related to the ongoing disputes surrounding her.
Despite the backlash over ticket prices, many supporters remain eager to attend her birthday event, highlighting her continued influence in the entertainment industry.
Still, the debate over the pricing strategy shows no sign of quieting down anytime soon.
