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Liu Yifei Deletes Photo After Cropping Vietnamese Star

PUBLISHED Sep 9, 2026, 9:19 AM ET

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Chinese actress Liu Yifei deleted a group photo from her Instagram account following online backlash over her decision to crop out Vietnamese singer Ho Ngoc Ha. The original image was captured on September 7 during a Bvlgari jewelry exhibition in Shanghai, where both celebrities attended alongside the brand chief executive officer. Ho Ngoc Ha initially shared the unedited three-person photograph on her personal profile, while Liu Yifei subsequently published a modified version featuring only herself and the executive. The edit triggered intense social media debate regarding aesthetic choices versus perceived disrespect or celebrity rivalry. In response to public inquiries, Ho Ngoc Ha dismissed the controversy, stating they are acquaintances rather than close friends. By the afternoon of September 9, Liu Yifei removed the edited image from her feed entirely. Neither the actress nor her management team issued an official public statement regarding the cropping decision or the subsequent deletion.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On September 7 2026, celebrities attended a high profile Bvlgari jewelry exhibition in Shanghai.
On September 7 2026, Ho Ngoc Ha published the complete group photograph on Instagram.
On September 8 2026, Liu Yifei posted a cropped version omitting the singer.
On September 9 2026, online debate intensified across social media regarding the edit.
On September 9 2026, Ho Ngoc Ha publicly commented on the minor controversy.
On September 9 2026, Liu Yifei deleted the controversial photo from her profile.
On September 10 2026, media outlets continued analyzing cross-cultural celebrity social media etiquette.
Expected public relations evaluations will examine celebrity image curation strategies moving forward.
Future luxury brand events may implement stricter collaborative media posting guidelines.
Continued fan discourse on international celebrity interactions will likely persist online.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Minimal domestic resonance focusing primarily on international celebrity fashion trends.
Possible long-term US impact: Potential shifts in cross-cultural digital marketing and brand ambassador protocols.
Most affected groups: Global entertainment consumers, luxury fashion enthusiasts, and Asian pop culture fans.
Reader priority: Prioritize verified statements from primary artist representatives over social commentary.

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Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 24

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Left: Evidence was insufficient. Center: Neutral reporting focused on verifiable facts and public statements. Right: Evidence was insufficient.

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Chinese actress Liu Yifei deleted cropped Instagram photo on September 9. https://e.vnexpress.net/news/art-culture/showbiz-trends/vietnamese-singer-response-after-chinese-star-crops-her-from-photo-4791234.html

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 24
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 24
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Explain Framing

Left: Evidence was insufficient. Center: Neutral reporting focused on verifiable facts and public statements. Right: Evidence was insufficient.

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