Actress Yu Shuxin has recently been embroiled in a public controversy involving her family business, which has also caused a delay in the production of her new drama, A Thought of Jiangnan (《一念江南》). At this sensitive moment, a close and longstanding friend of Yu Shuxin, a non-celebrity named Misi, has stepped forward to publicly express her support, injecting a sense of warmth into the unfolding storm.
On September 10th, Misi shared a heartfelt post on social media, recounting personal stories that highlight Yu Shuxin’s loyal and supportive nature. Rather than directly responding to the accusations made by finance bloggers, Misi chose to take a different approach by sharing how Yu Shuxin encouraged and assisted her during a difficult period in 2022. At that time, Yu Shuxin inspired Misi to launch her clothing brand “Uena” and provided hands-on help with every aspect of the business, from operations to networking. Beyond that, Yu Shuxin continued to offer “unreserved support” for other ventures Misi wanted to pursue, revealing a side of the actress rarely seen by the public.
Misi concluded her message with, “I trust the Yu Shuxin I’ve known for over ten years.” This statement serves both as a testament to their deep friendship and an indirect rebuttal to the online rumors. She also called on netizens to stop sending intrusive private messages and spreading unfounded gossip, urging for a more rational public discourse.
It is known that Misi is one of Yu Shuxin’s closest and most low-profile friends outside the entertainment industry. The two met during their student years and have maintained a friendship spanning over a decade. Since Yu Shuxin’s rise to fame, Misi has quietly stood by her side, often seen by fans at filming locations, commercial events, and private birthday parties, earning a reputation as a “true friend.”
What makes Misi’s statement particularly notable is its timing and detailed content. Amid serious allegations against Yu Shuxin’s family regarding tax issues, loans, and the use of state-owned enterprise funds (her father Yu Bijie commissioned lawyers to protect their rights on August 28th, while the whistleblower known as “Lao Pan Caishang” claimed the next day that no legal documents had yet been received), Misi deliberately avoided direct confrontation. Instead, she provided a concrete example of Yu Shuxin’s character and integrity through her support in Misi’s entrepreneurial journey, offering an alternative form of “character endorsement.”
This move has undoubtedly helped Yu Shuxin regain some emotional support in a complex media environment. Public opinion has started to divide: some praise the loyalty of true friends during hard times, suggesting that Yu Shuxin must possess admirable qualities; others maintain that family issues should be separated from personal friendships.
Regardless of how the controversy ultimately resolves, Misi’s public defense has shifted the spotlight from broad financial allegations to a more emotional question: In the fame-driven entertainment world, can a genuine friendship lasting over a decade between a non-celebrity and a star reveal another facet of the person that the public has underestimated? Only time will tell.
