“Hello everybody, I’m Cai Xukun. Over the past few days, a lot of topics have emerged on the internet about me. I’m sorry for taking up your time and attention as a result.”
In the morning of Monday, July 3, Chinese superstar Cai Xukun published a post on his Weibo account, where he has over 39 million followers.
Over the past week, 24-year-old Cai Xukun found himself embroiled in a scandal following allegations that he had engaged in a one-night stand with a young woman referred to as ‘C,’ who later turned out to be pregnant. It was claimed that Cai and his mother urged her to undergo an abortion, which she eventually did.
According to 8days, Xukun and his mother were exposed for the distress they caused C in a paparazzi’s live broadcast on June 26, during which abortion documents, voice recordings, and Wechat records were shared.
Various hashtags related to this topic attracted millions of views on Weibo, making it the biggest celebrity topic of the week. By now, the hashtag “Cai Xukun Made Ms. C Have an Abortion” (#蔡徐坤 C女士打胎#) has almost 3 billion view on Weibo.
Cai wrote:
“Two years ago, I was single. I dated Ms. C at the time, and our personal matters were already dealt with in an appropriate way in 2021 and there was no further dispute after that.”
“I would like to clarify to everyone and the media that my relationship with Ms. C was equal and consensual, and there was never a “female minor” circumstance, nor a “forced abortion,” and no illegal behavior was involved. I seriously request related self-media to stop spreading rumors and not to believe them.”
“This was a bitter lesson for me. And I have been blaming myself and have felt remorse over the past two years. I once again apologize to all my fans who believe in me and support me. Also apologize to my friends at the media who’ve followed me and have seen me grow. From now on, I will strictly restrain my words and actions and accept the supervision of the public and society. Please also respect and protect the privacy of the people involved, especially Ms. C.”
Cai’s Weibo post did not put a halt to the drama surrounding him. While new allegations and photos surfaced suggested that Cai would have had relations with another young woman, Cai’s team immediately filed a police complaint regarding the spread of rumors and defamation.
Many people, however, questioned the timing of Cai’s statement, the sudden emergence of new allegations, and the subsequent police report. Given that all of this unfolded within just a few hours, some viewed it as a clever publicity tactic aimed at diverting public attention away from the controversy surrounding C.
Many fans are also disappointed in Cai, as they had expected him to deny all the allegations against him instead of admitting that part of it was true. A lot of commenters point out inconsistencies in what Cai has claimed in the past.
One Weibo user posted a photo showing a Cai fan pillow put on the curb with the trash.
One fan replied: “I’m disappointed in you, not because you previously were dating someone but because it took you so long to admit it.”
For now, it is unclear how the scandal will further impact Cai’s career. His “Phenomenon” album was launched in February of 2023, followed by his international tour. Cai Xukun is also brand ambassador for TAG Heuer, Givenchy, and Prada.
“I don’t know what to do now,” one fan wrote: “I both love you and I hate you.”
By Manya Koetse
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