Media comment: Kindness is not a moral rope that kidnaps others. Li Lingyu posted "good mood" the day after Li Wen's death and was cyberbullied. Li Wen | celebrity | good mood
On the evening of July 5th, the sister of famous singer Coco Lee released a message on social media, revealing that Coco Lee had been suffering from depression for many years and passed away, causing nationwide mourning. Many celebrities have posted articles expressing their condolences and nostalgia.
On the noon of July 6th, Li Lingyu posted a seven word copy on social media: "The most beautiful thing is a good mood," with a rose expression at the end and eight daily photos. However, she was criticized and questioned by netizens, and even formed a trend of "online violence.".
On July 9th, Li Lingyu spoke out to clarify the controversy, stating that she and Li Wen do not know each other or are not her fans, but she also likes several of her songs. She only posted some of her daily life status on social media, doing what suits her, and living a life that suits her. Why not? And he shouted to the questioner, "Don't be so dark in your heart! Isn't it okay to have a little sunshine?"
Li Lingyu, born in 1963, is already 60 years old this year. She was once known as the "Queen of Sweet Songs" and has appeared in many classic films and TV dramas. Her role as the "Jade Rabbit Spirit" in "Journey to the West" is still stunning and nostalgic to this day. In recent years, she has been less active in the entertainment industry and only occasionally participates in movies, TV dramas, and events. She is usually very low-key and focuses on her personal life. Therefore, it was unexpected that a sharing that seemed ordinary to her would cause such a huge uproar.
A still photo of Li Lingyu playing "Jade Rabbit Spirit"
Li Wen has outstanding musical achievements, a cheerful and enthusiastic personality, leaving a very beautiful memory of her youth for a generation. Of course, many people will be shocked and saddened by her passing, and many colleagues and friends will also speak out to mourn. However, the world is vast, and everyone has their own unique experiences and lives. There will always be some people who, due to differences in age, field, and preferences, are not so familiar with Li Wen. Even if they are also in the entertainment industry, they may not have much interaction, and there is no need to express their condolences.
Moreover, social media often only showcases one aspect of personal life, and one moment cannot represent the whole. Although Li Lingyu's post uses the three words "good mood", the actual content has nothing to do with Li Wen. It is very likely that she just happened to want to share her daily life, and did not expect to be interpreted so excessively. If a celebrity unfortunately passes away, it is necessary to demand that everyone mourn and express their feelings on social media, otherwise they will be criticized for being cold and ruthless. This behavior is too self-centered and unreasonable.
Recent photos shared by Li Lingyu
It is obvious that the verbal abuse and online violence against Li Lingyu do not reflect the love and nostalgia for Li Wen. Li Wen was a person who was committed to making everyone around her feel happy and warm during her lifetime, and she certainly does not want people to remember her in a way that scolds others. Moreover, by excessively amplifying the daily words and actions of celebrities, setting a self righteous standard for kindness and sincerity, and then subjecting public figures to moral oppression and harshness, the current online atmosphere will only make celebrities increasingly hesitant to share their true lives and feelings, fearing that they may be easily blamed. Some people online often lament that the social accounts of celebrities used to be fresh and down-to-earth, but now they are only used for advertising, each one resembling a "dummy". However, if something is posted, it will be criticized, far fetched, and even encounter "online bullying". Who dares to be a "live entertainment person"?
In Li Lingyu's comment section, someone shouted at her, "Be kind!", which is a bit ironic. Kindness should be a beautiful and gentle quality, a noble self cultivation, rather than a moral "rope" that kidnaps others and a tool for judging others from a high position. It is not a kind behavior to judge others based solely on one's own speculation and prejudice, standing on the moral high ground. This sentence should be returned to those cyberbullies as it is: the internet is not an lawless place, speak rationally, be kind, have inner peace, and be more sunny!
