SHANGHAI, China – Myolie Wu found herself in the unexpected spotlight at the 30th Shanghai Television Festival, not just for her role as a juror, but for a particular red evening dress that sparked a flurry of online commentary and memes.
Myolie Wu’s Red Gown Sparks Meme Frenzy Online
Actress’s festival attire draws comparisons to a chopping board, igniting social media buzz.
- Myolie Wu attended the 30th Shanghai Television Festival as a juror.
- Her jujube red gown drew comparisons to a “chopping and roasted chopping board.”
- Netizens created memes and shared humorous comments about the dress design.
- Some comments touched on the actress’s career and financial decisions.
Wu was part of the Overseas TV Drama Unit Jury at the prestigious event late last month. A short video clip capturing her appearance was shared widely on social media platforms, quickly drawing attention to her striking, jujube red evening gown.
The dress’s distinctive design, particularly the chest area, became the subject of intense discussion among netizens. Many found humor in the resemblance, comparing it to various kitchen implements. Comments flooded social media, with some netizens humorously dubbing the outfit a “chopping board.”
One viral observation read, “The shirt is the chopping board, the apricot is grilled, like grilled paving boards fender the block.” Others chimed in with similar sentiments, such as “one second becomes a barbecue taste” and “to be afraid of quilt Assassination?, inlaid with pieces of steel, meat with chopping boards.” Comparisons to barbecue items like “cutting big char siu, oil chicken stew flavor and like” also surfaced. Several users simply deemed the dress “too ugly,” with one stating, “Why wears the blockboard on the body is too ugly?” Another comment suggested, “No beauty, good is to put a char siu upper chest.”
Beyond the fashion critique, some comments delved into speculation about Wu’s career choices, with one netizen remarking, “No whether (left) life, not to put down the dignity,” and another adding, “It’s not easy to keep your head true!”
