The contrasting experiences of Zhao Lusi and Ju Jingyi during their respective contract situations have led to discussions about the presence—or absence—of influential backers willing to offer support. From an industry perspective, however, the difference lies less in personal fortune and more in objective commercial positioning.
At the time Zhao Lusi faced her contract turning point, she already held several well-performing dramas that had proven audience appeal. Her market value was not speculative but demonstrably measurable. Even in a high-risk transition, the potential return remained clear. Under such conditions, industry players were more willing to step in, as the decision aligned with rational commercial assessment rather than personal goodwill.
Ju Jingyi’s position differs significantly. While she maintains strong name recognition, her body of work has largely consisted of moderately performing projects rather than widely acknowledged breakout hits. As a result, her visibility has not consistently translated into high-confidence investment value. Her recent rise in public discussion followed adjustments in fashion representation, which enhanced her profile aesthetically, but this shift did not fundamentally alter her standing in terms of content-driven success.
In terms of remuneration and project scale, Ju Jingyi is generally viewed as a stable but limited-risk figure rather than a high-growth opportunity. For investors or industry partners, this reduces the incentive to intervene during complex contract negotiations, where uncertainty outweighs potential reward.
Ultimately, industry “supporters” tend to emerge only when success appears statistically probable. Zhao Lusi’s combination of age advantage and proven hit projects created a rare and time-sensitive opening. Without a comparable breakthrough on the content front, Ju Jingyi’s situation remains structurally less likely to attract the same level of external backing.
