Chinese actor Dylan Wang has threatened legal action against people accused of spreading false rumours about him online, after fabricated chat records sparked speculation about an alleged medical procedure.
Wang’s studio issued a statement on Weibo on Sept 16, firmly denying the claims and saying the information circulating online was fabricated.
The rumours alleged that the 27-year-old actor had undergone a failed intimate medical procedure involving injections. The claims were accompanied by purported chat records that were circulated through private messaging groups and social media platforms.
Wang’s studio said the chat records were maliciously fabricated and were being used to damage the actor’s reputation. It said evidence had been notarised and that the matter had been reported to public security authorities.
The studio also said a legal team had been appointed to handle the case and pursue legal action against those responsible for creating and spreading the alleged false information.
The controversy reportedly intensified after a social media user reposted the purported chat records online. The user later deleted the post and apologised, saying they had shared the information without knowing whether it was genuine.
A medical facility that was also mentioned in connection with the rumours reportedly denied having treated Wang or offering the procedure described in the online claims. The facility said it had preserved evidence and reserved the right to pursue legal action over false information linking it to the matter.
Wang’s studio urged members of the public not to spread unverified information, particularly material involving the actor’s personal privacy.
The incident comes as Wang continues his acting career in China. He rose to prominence after starring as Dao Ming Si in the 2018 drama Meteor Garden and later appeared in productions including Love Between Fairy and Devil and Guardians of the Dafeng.
He is currently filming the drama Empress Reborn, which also stars actress Meng Ziyi.
Wang has also expanded into fashion and business through his streetwear brand D.Desirable, which has been reported to be preparing to open its first outlet outside China in Kuala Lumpur.
The latest controversy has prompted his management team to take formal legal steps while urging the public to rely on verified information rather than unconfirmed claims circulating online.
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