On the 22nd of August, Luo Yonghao took to social media to address the controversy surrounding his recent remarks on stand-up comedy: “This... it’s just some good-natured ribbing within the stand-up community. I don’t think anyone would be offended by it, right?”
Prior to this, during the press conference for the latest season of "Comedy King Stand-Up Edition," Luo Yonghao criticized four prominent figures in the scene—Pang Bo, Zhou Qimo, Yang Li, and Wang Jianguo—calling their performances this year subpar. He speculated that the reason behind their lackluster shows might be that they have lost their passion and ideals for the craft they once cherished. “I guess they’ve become disenchanted with their beloved profession,” he said. “So now, they’re coasting along, relying on their reputation to get by. But at the same time, they fear the backlash if they perform poorly, given their status as veterans. To avoid this, they’ve devised a scheme with the show’s directors to deliberately underperform, making it seem like they’re not taking things seriously. This way, they can claim they’re giving newcomers a chance.” In response, Yang Li posted: “Enough with the criticism!” This led to the hashtag “Yang Li Tells Luo Yonghao to Stop Criticizing” trending online, sparking heated discussions among netizens.
