Busted! Actor Li Yifeng Detained for Soliciting Prostitutes

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On September 11, Chinese actor Li Yifeng was detained by the police for allegedly soliciting prostitutes on multiple occasions.

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Since the news broke, multiple brands, including Prada, Sensodyne, Panerai, and Rémy Martin, have ended their partnerships with Li.

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The arrest has been compared to two other high-profile scandals involving idol Kris Wu and pianist Li Yundi in 2021.

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The Chinese government has increased its scrutiny of celebrities in recent years due to celebrities’ perceived moral influence over fans.

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Li, who has 60 million followers on Weibo, first rose to prominence after appearing on the talent show My Hero in 2007.

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He notably played Mao Zedong in The Pioneer in 2021. Li is also known for starring in the TV show Swords of Legends (2014) and the film Mr. Six (2015).

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Netizens have been quick to denounce the actor. Some former fans have even begun to sell their Li-related memorabilia online.

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