Chinese Short Drama Sparks Global Outrage Over 11-Year-Old Casting

An 11-year-old girl cast as a romantic lead opposite a 28-year-old man has sent shockwaves through the C-drama community. The historical short drama, Forced a Lucky Koi to Marry the Living Yanluo, is facing a massive backlash for what many call blatant child exploitation. Child actress Dora Liu Xingchen stars opposite actor Jin Wang, raising serious ethical alarms.

The Chinese Short Drama Child Actress Controversy

According to reports from Koreaboo, the production has ignited a firestorm on platforms like Weibo. The age gap of 17 years is troubling enough, but the fact that a minor is portraying a romantic interest for an adult has led to accusations of normalized predatory behavior. International fans and human rights advocates are calling for an immediate ban on the series' distribution.

The micro-drama industry in China has exploded in popularity, often prioritizing viral, shocking plots over ethical standards. While some production insiders claim the scenes are strictly professional, critics argue that placing a child in such a mature context is psychologically harmful and sets a dangerous precedent for the industry's 2026 production cycle.