Shanghai, September 2025 – A major controversy has shaken the Chinese BL industry as artists Huang Xin (stage name Huang Xing / Eliot Huang) and Qiu Dingjie (stage name Qiu Dingjie / Kipuka Qiu) became the targets of fabricated rumors, explicit AI-generated content, and organized online harassment.
The crisis came to a head on September 25, 2025, when Huang Xing filed a formal police report at a Shanghai station, accompanied by his roommate and fellow artist Qiu Dingjie. According to the Shanghai Public Security Bureau Case Report Receipt, the false materials circulating across Weibo, Douban, and X (Twitter) were not real and were maliciously fabricated. Huang Xing confirmed to fans online:
“I’ve already filed a report at our local police station with Kipuka accompanying me. The police are now investigating… Rumors, already reported to the police.”
The “Ruzhui” Conflict
This incident is tied to a toxic faction of fandom known as “Ruzhui” (辱追), or “insult-chasers.” Unlike traditional sasaengs, Ruzhui fans believe that spending money on an artist gives them the right to bully, insult, and humiliate the very people they support.
The conflict escalated when Qiu Dingjie called out the behavior publicly. In retaliation, the group targeted both Qiu and Huang Xing with slander and fabricated content.
The company’s co-CEOs, the NongJian sisters of Shanghai Yishuang Erduo, addressed the situation in a Weibo post:
“First Qiu Dingjie, then Huang Xing — who’s next to be targeted? Maybe that’s the price of success. But destroying someone is also difficult, because information is more transparent, and people are more sensitive to fake news.”
Apologies, Defiance, and a Public Ultimatum
An alleged apology letter from perpetrators soon surfaced, admitting to privacy leaks and rule violations. But instead of reconciliation, NongJian fired back:
“Normal fans would never ask the artist to apologize to Saesangs and Ruzhui… The one who should apologize is you!”
The company then took unprecedented steps:
- Issuing a 24-hour ultimatum demanding a handwritten apology pinned on Weibo.
- Launching a bounty system offering up to 1 million RMB for evidence leading to criminal sentencing of offenders.
Internal Betrayal Exposed
In a shocking development, the company revealed that an internal employee, Bao XX, had been secretly aiding the harassment. The New Media Operations staff member allegedly:
- Spread fabricated stories,
- Created fake fan clubs under the company’s name,
- Incited online hate for profit, and
- Leaked artists’ private schedules, endangering their safety.
Yishuang Erduo terminated the employee immediately and handed evidence to police. Authorities across multiple regions have now filed official cases, with some perpetrators already facing legal consequence.
A New Standard for the BL Industry?
The NongJian sisters’ hardline approach marks a new precedent in how Chinese entertainment companies handle toxic fan behavior. By combining police action, legal bounties, internal audits, and bold public statements, Yishuang Erduo has made it clear that it will not allow its BL artists to be sacrificed to malicious fandom.
“After the chaos, clarity will surely come. The road is bumpy, but the future is bright,” the company stated.
As this story continues to unfold, many in the BL industry — and fans worldwide — are watching closely to see if this marks the beginning of a zero-tolerance era against malicious fans and online harassment.
