Liu Yifei Deletes Photo After Cropping Vietnamese Star

PUBLISHED Sep 9, 2026, 9:19 AM ET

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

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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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