Chinese Drama A Journey to Glow Reportedly Fails Production, Fans Fail to See Esther Yu and Wang Anyu on One Screen

Kapanlagi.com - Unpleasant news comes from the world of Chinese drama. A Journey to Glow is reported to not continue the pre-production or production process. If true, this will certainly be a blow to fans who have been looking forward to the meeting of Esther Yu and Wang Anyu in one drama project.

Previously, A Journey to Glow had officially announced Esther Yu and Wang Anyu as the main cast. Fan enthusiasm immediately peaked. However, in December last year, Esther Yu decided to withdraw from this project, and since then the continuation of the drama has become unclear.

1. Esther Yu's Withdrawal from A Journey to Glow

A Journey to Glow was actually a major project for Esther Yu. This drama is referred to as her first major project after her contract with her former agency ended. Unfortunately, during the same period, Esther Yu was hit by various rumors and a hate campaign that lasted for months.

The attacks targeted not only Esther Yu but also her family and the brands that collaborated with her. This situation led her family to take legal action, while some brands also spoke up to defend Esther Yu.

In fact, the project A Journey to Glow was said to have already started. Several fan projects had even been carried out. However, the filming process continued to experience delays until it was ultimately decided not to continue. Esther Yu was reported to have returned the funds from the fan project that had previously been collected by her fans.

In December, Esther Yu officially withdrew from this drama due to the lack of clarity regarding the continuation of production. After that, she chose to join another drama project.

2. Why Not Find a Replacement Actor

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Many have asked why the production team did not look for a replacement actor after Esther Yu left. The answer is said to be quite simple: the writer of the drama A Journey to Glow has already fallen in love with the character envisioned with Esther Yu as the main actor.

Finding a replacement with a character that truly fits is considered not easy. Moreover, this project is said to have been planned for a long time. Esther Yu was even rumored to have been approached since she caught attention through the drama My Journey to You.

3. A Series of Issues That Have Dragged Esther Yu's Name

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In the midst of this project, Esther Yu's name was also dragged into several controversies that were widely discussed by the public.

First, the bullying allegations made by former actress Zhang Haoyue. She accused Esther Yu of exclusion and mockery while they were involved in the same event. This accusation reignited old discussions about Esther Yu's behavior and led to public criticism.

Second, the issue of family finances. Esther Yu's wealthy family background became a focal point. There were allegations of her family's involvement in illegal online loans, tax evasion, and transactions with state-owned companies at very low tax rates. This issue began from a post by a Chinese finance blogger and was reinforced by the circulation of an old video of her father buying luxury bags in cash amid rumors of debt problems.

Third, rumors of retiring from the entertainment industry. In December 2025, unverified news circulated stating that Esther Yu would leave the entertainment industry after completing the drama Speed and Love to get married. However, this rumor is doubted because Esther Yu still appears to be active in various projects and sponsorship collaborations.

As a result of public pressure, Esther Yu's social media followers had a drastic decline. In August 2025, Esther Yu's studio released an official statement that they had appointed a legal team to take action against defamatory comments and slander on various platforms.

In addition, Esther Yu also faced criticism regarding the ticket prices for her fan event. In December 2025, the ticket prices for her birthday event in Beijing were considered too expensive by some fans, with the highest price reaching 1,588 yuan or about Rp 3.5 million, even though the event was not a full concert.

4. Fans Regret the Cancellation of A Journey to Glow

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Regardless of the various issues circulating, many parties regret if the Chinese drama A Journey to Glow is truly canceled. If everything went smoothly, this drama should have been a highly anticipated moment as it brings together Esther Yu and Wang Anyu in one project.

However, until now, the news of the failure of A Journey to Glow's production remains just a rumor, and there has been no official statement confirming the cancellation. Fans still hope this news is not true.

For now, the public can only wait for further developments and hope that A Journey to Glow still has a chance to be realized.

(kpl/chn)