Chen Feiyu

Private photos of Chen Feiyu, a mainland Chinese “traffic idol” and son of the acclaimed director Chen Kaige, were leaked across social media.

Not only have they raised questions about what goes on behind the scenes of the industry, but they have fueled the [ government’s ongoing crackdown on idol culture.](https://jingdaily.com/luxury-guide-censorship-china/) China’s idol economy was worth about $724 billion (RMB 4.94 trillion) in 2021, and will grow to $940 billion ( [RMB 6.42 trillion) by 2023](https://equalocean.com/analysis/2022111819207#:~:text=Compared%20to%20the%20traditional%20economic,CNY%206%2C423%20billion%20in%202023.), according to expert forecasts. In the recurring column, we analyze everything from product drops and mergers to heated debate sprouting on Chinese social media. [China’s fan economy](https://jingdaily.com/c-pop-luxury-brands-fan-economy-china/) is a major driver behind entertainment, food, fashion and beauty retail. Chen also recently starred in the popular drama Lighter and Princess (点燃我, 温暖你), a series about university students who fall in love. Though Dior has yet to comment on the matter, Chen and his management company swiftly released an official statement admitting that the star had indeed engaged in a “relationship” with his fan when both were reportedly single.

Feiyu, son of famed Chinese director Chen Kaige and actress Chen Hong, admitted he is indeed the man in the photos but insisted Yilin was single when they got ...

They request for the public to stop spreading information on the scandal and assert that legal action will be taken against people who continue to do so. Feiyu rose to fame after acting in the drama series Lighter and Princess in 2022. There are also rumours on Weibo that Feiyu's mother allegedly wanted to silence the scandal with RMB 2 million (S$389,500), but the different parties were unable to reach a conclusion. She was not doing this from a fan's point of view but from a desire to interfere with his life." According to fans' speculations, she is an influencer named Yilin, who is a fan of Feiyu. Both were single, and when they took the photos, nobody paid special attention, so he's been set up.