Chinese actress Zhao Lusi has made a surprise public appearance days after she suffered a health scare. Lusi has been going through a period of recovery after being hospitalized in Shanghai on December 18, 2024. Although she’d earlier updated her fans about her condition, the actress fully addressed the health scare while making her first appearance.

Zhao Lusi makes public appearance after health scare

According to Asia One, Zhao Lusi was part of an event in Chengdu for the beverage brand Viee for the first time since her health scare. Upon her arrival, fans present at the event were filled with joy to see her recovering well.

As reported by ComingSoon previously, the actress, known for her work in the global hit C-Drama Hidden Love, was seen being supported by her staff as she was unable to walk. A clip of Lusi in a wheelchair in a weak state took over the internet causing a sense of worry to spread among her fans. Following this, speculations hit social media suggesting that Lusi’s condition worsened because of depression, overwork, and possible aphasia.

However, her team provided an update on Weibo about her health stating that Lusi “felt unwell and went to the hospital for examination and treatment” while filming for her upcoming project Lovers. In her interview with Global Times recently, Lusi opened up about her severe depression and revealed that it led to symptoms like loss of speech and further affected her other physical functions.

At the event, fans noticed Lusi using a cane to walk as she further shared details about her health scare. She conveyed, “I experienced symptoms of paralysis and loss of speech. It was really hard to face myself at that time, but I’m so grateful to be like this right now.”

The actress also raised awareness and announced she is starting a foundation in collaboration with Viee to assist those dealing with mental health problems. She added, “I hope everyone can take this illness seriously and not delay treatment until it gets so severe. I realised there are many people like me so I really want to do something for them.”