Yin Shihang's Debut Falls Short Due to Tattoos, Netizens React with Mixed Emotions
In a recent turn of events, Yin Shihang, an aspiring actor in the Chinese entertainment industry, failed to debut due to his tattoos, sparking a heated debate on Chinese social media platform Weibo. The news has been trending as netizens share their reactions and thoughts about the situation.

26 July 2023
According to reports, Yin Shihang was set to make his acting debut in an upcoming drama series produced by AIC (Agency of Imaging and Creativity). However, his involvement in the project did not materialize due to the leadership side of AIC declining his participation, citing both his tattoos and the uncontrollable direction of public opinion after the drama's release.
One netizen, who goes by the handle @EuphoriaMan, poked fun at Yin Shihang's situation, commenting, "Why not just: more tattoos than height Euphoria ha?" The user seemed to imply that having more tattoos than his height would make him a better fit for the role of a giantess in love. However, this remark was met with mixed responses on Weibo.
Another netizen, @JustLetHimGo, expressed support for Yin Shihang and wrote, "Ahhhh let him go, he's better off with a tattoo than a whoring, drugging, tax dodging celebrity." The user argued that someone with visible tattoos is less likely to engage in problematic behaviors often associated with some Chinese celebrities.
On the other hand, @HighIQTattoosLowIQHeight suggested a different perspective: "High IQ: tattoos Low IQ: height" - implying that having visible tattoos doesn't necessarily indicate a lower level of intelligence. This user's comment was met with several likes and shares from other Weibo users.
@TooFunnyAboutTheComments shared, "I wish him every success!" The netizen felt the situation was amusing and hoped Yin Shihang would achieve his goals in the entertainment industry. This sentiment was echoed by @HandsomeInMyEyes, who wrote, "He's