Wang Baoqiang Accused of Breaking Funding Promise: Netizens Urge Caution
Chengdu, China – A recent controversy surrounding actor Wang Baoqiang,known for his role in the film The Eight-Cornered Cage, has sparked heated discussions online. Accusations of broken funding promises to young actors in the filmhave emerged, prompting a wave of public scrutiny and calls for restraint in judgment.
The controversy began with a social media post by blogger Jiang Xiaoyan, whoalleged that Wang Baoqiang’s charitable image was a facade, claiming the actor used the promise of funding for the young actors’ education as a publicity stunt.
Jiang Xiaoyan connected with one of the young actors, Ma Hu, who confirmed that Wang Baoqiang had promised to fund his education until graduation but had yet to fulfill the promise. Ma Hu further stated that his attempts to contact Wang Baoqiang, including sending holiday greetings, had been met with silence.
A coach, surnamed Sun, who trained four of the young actors in the film, also corroborated the allegations. Sun revealed that the actors were paid a total of 150,000 yuan for their months-long work on the film. He claimed that Wang Baoqiang had initially expressed interest in signingthe actors but later marginalized their promotional efforts after his proposal was rejected.
While Jiang Xiaoyan has since deleted the video content related to the allegations, the controversy continues to simmer online. The blogger’s account currently retains text and image content related to the accusations.
Wang Baoqiang’sSilence and Public Reaction
As of now, Wang Baoqiang has not responded to the allegations. However, the public reaction has been mixed. While some netizens express disappointment and anger towards the actor, many others urge caution and refrain from hasty conclusions.
It’s important to remember that funding is a personal decision,commented one netizen. We shouldn’t jump to conclusions without hearing both sides of the story.
The Film’s Success and Financial Implications
The Eight-Cornered Cage achieved significant box office success, grossing 2.207 billion yuan. Notably, all the film’s productioncompanies are linked to Wang Baoqiang.
While the allegations against Wang Baoqiang are serious, it is crucial to avoid jumping to conclusions and allow for a thorough investigation. The truth behind the funding promises remains unclear, and it is essential to consider all perspectives before forming an opinion.
References:
*封面新闻 (2024-10-17). 王宝强被指资助承诺未兑现 网友：不必太快下结论. Retrieved from https://www.thecover.cn/news/detail/14720
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