Overseasidol.com — Chinese actress and producer Yao Chen has officially responded to the online controversy surrounding the film Her Heart Beats in Its Cage.
The statement was released by her studio on May 18, 2026, following growing discussions related to the film’s promotion and alleged investment ties.
In the official statement shared on social media, Yao Chen’s studio explained that her previous repost related to the movie was simply motivated by support for domestic Chinese film productions and interest in local filmmaking projects.
However, the studio admitted that they did not fully understand the background and context surrounding the film before sharing the content publicly.
They stated that the team is now reflecting carefully on the matter.
“The repost originally came from concern and support for domestic film creation. However, we did not fully understand the related background of the film, and we sincerely reflect on this situation,” the statement said.
The studio also firmly denied rumors claiming that Yao Chen had invested in the film project.
According to the statement, those reports are inaccurate and do not reflect the actual situation.
The clarification concluded by emphasizing that Yao Chen has always respected judicial authority and legal decisions.
The issue became widely discussed online after some internet users questioned the involvement of several celebrities connected to the promotion of the film.
Yao Chen’s name quickly drew attention after her repost circulated across social media platforms.
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