Another Celebrity Scandal: The Viral Spread of a Controversial Trend

The annual Aranya Theatre Festival is in full swing, and the buzz is palpable. From the coastal breezes to the applause in the theater, the arts are thriving. But this year, there’s another recurring theme lighting up social media: the “accidental encounter.” Netizens are reporting that spotting celebrities has become easier than finding a convenience store, with stars seemingly popping up at every turn.

However, there’s a more surprising trend amidst the celebrity sightings: the most frequently “photobombed” stars aren’t flanked by bodyguards or assistants, but by a fleet of Ideal Motors vehicles.

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Some are claiming to have seen half the entertainment industry in Aranya. Others are calling Ideal Motors the “commuting car” for the elite. Initially, it seemed like strategic partnerships were at play. But a deeper dive reveals that stars like Yue Yunpeng, Hu Yanbin, Huang Jingyu, Wei Daxun, Wu Dawei, and Chen He, among others, are choosing Ideal Motors not just for sponsored events, but for their personal lives as well.

From sporting events to variety shows, from on-screen productions to daily life, let’s explore how Ideal Motors is winning over those who demand the best in user experience:

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“I love this car!” How actor Yin Zheng got hooked on the Ideal MEGA and couldn’t get enough.

Ideal Motors isn’t just shining at this year’s Aranya Theatre Festival. Its vehicles have also made appearances in various variety shows and sporting events.

Take last winter, for example. At the FIS Snowboard and Freestyle Ski World Cup, Su Yiming, board in hand, hopped straight into the trunk of an Ideal L9. The L9 didn’t just accommodate his freestyle skiing gear; it also perfectly captured a world champion’s relaxed vibe. It’s a moment that speaks volumes.

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Ideal’s presence is also noticeable in reality shows. When the Ideal MEGA was first unveiled last year, actor Yin Zheng’s immediate love for the car was evident in the show “Cat in a Box,” where he exclaimed, “I love this car!”

He personally test-drove the Ideal MEGA on the show. Yin Zheng was occupied with the experience of steering wheel adjustment, seat features, and driving modes, from the HUD display panel to the shock absorption mode. Throughout the experience, he was heard saying, “I really like this!” And when it was time to get out of the car, he was reluctant to leave saying, “I don’t want to get out,…”

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It’s easy to see why Yin Zheng was impressed. For busy entertainers with packed schedules, the Ideal MEGA’s features are a perfect match.

The car provides a comfortable and convenient rest place between filming sessions, just like being at home. When they need a moment’s rest, the reclineable, zero-gravity seats in the second row offer a comfortable position for recovery. These also offer the users privacy through the double-layered, noise-canceling privacy glass, an excellent anti-paparazzi shield. Talk about a game-changer!

And while Yin Zheng was falling for the Ideal MEGA, Chen He revealed on a show – “I’m not just advertising, I am also one of the first Ideal MEGA owners!” What does he love most? The smart cockpit’s capabilities. He demonstrated the system’s responsiveness simply by saying, “Ideal, turn on the seat massage.” The system promptly responded to the passenger’s needs. What’s more, he mentioned that sometimes it was difficult to hear conversations between the first and third rows, but with the push of a button, the rear passengers can clearly hear what’s being said up front. “Who can say no to this kind of technology?”

For Chen He, “I’ve become so used to the intelligence and comfort of this business vehicle that I can’t adjust to other cars.” Sound familiar? It echoes the sentiments of many Apple users – once you try it, there’s no going back. It makes sense that the Ideal car computer is often called the “Apple system of car computers.” It is no wonder that celebrities and everyday people alike are eager to be users of Ideal’s car computers, because it is really easy to use!

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The celebrity-to-celebrity adoption of Ideal Motors is creating its own viral marketing campaign!

Seeing Ideal Motors in sponsored variety shows or at events might lead to the suspicion of promotional influence. The reality, however, is that Ideal Motors has gained traction among celebrities without spending a fortune in promotions.

In the variety show “Extreme Challenge,” which Ideal Motors did not sponsor, Huang Jingyu, who had complained about back pain in sedans or wanting to get out of sports cars within 20 minutes, praised the Ideal L9, saying it was “really great!”. Voice commands and gesture control of the sunroof…in his own words, it offered “so much smart technology that it brings so much joy!”

Many netizens who watched the show commented that they can tell from the details that Huang Jingyu is an old user. This shows, Ideal Motors has made its way without spending money.

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For Huang Jingyu, his Ideal L9’s most frequent uses come in the context of filming and long-distance travel. This highlights the comfort and ease of use of Ideal Motors, which speaks for itself. Just as netizens have pointed out, “Celebrities are also ordinary people. When they are away from the spotlight, a large sofa with a color TV and refrigerator are essential.”

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Sitting in the backseat, Huang Minghao also joined the praises, mentioning that he had sat inside a supervisor’s Ideal L9 and found the seats to be super comfortable and the entertainment screen to be very pleasant.” The two, following in succession and as one, seemed to be Ideal’s top salespersons. Yue Yunpeng, who was also in the vehicle, grew envious and exclaimed, “I also want to buy one!” This prompted a netizen to remark, “Huang Jingyu should pull out a QR code and have Yue Yunpeng scan his!”

Whether Xiao Yueyue (Yue Yunpeng) actually scanned the code remains uncertain. However, in a live broadcast on CCTV News this year, Yue Yunpeng, an existing Ideal L9 owner, candidly mentioned that his mother loves the car the most. “My mother never picks cars, but since I have this L9, she says, ‘Let’s sit in this one’…it turns out she never picked a car because she didn’t find a good one.” After all, it is rare to find a car that is still comfortable even after sitting in it for four or five hours on the road from his hometown to Beijing!.

Why is Ideal so popular? One of the many reasons is perhaps the seats. To ensure comfort for every passenger on that “big sofa,” Ideal invested heavily in seat design. While others were still using “Western strongmen” as test subjects, Ideal Motors created a more suitable human model with characteritics of Chinese to adjust details.

When Ideal Motors introduced its zero-gravity queen seat to its L9, the research team not only made calculations based on massive amounts of human model data. They have laid pressure-measuring sensors under the headrest, backrest, seat cushion, and leg rest. They conducted experiments covering 5%, 50%, and 95% of the population, testing different pressure distributions across different passengers. The goal: regardless of body shape, everyone should experience uniform support and comfortable fit.

The home-like comfort also extends to families. Host and actor Dawei Wu released photos of his day-to-day life with his children in the Ideal MEGA Home. Rotating the single seat 90° for easier installation of children’s safety seats, as well as 180° rotation of the double seats, which can transform the car into a living room. At his kids giggling when they listened to an animation and as they built Lego blocks on the table, the most precious moments, as he wrote in his journal, were found when they travel, as his photo states: “Ideal MEGA Home, lets every journey become memories full of joy.”

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Ideal provides for individuals and entire families. Hu Yanbin can relax in the car and watch movies. Ideal MEGA’s NVH performance surpasses that of million-dollar luxury cars, making road and wind noise almost imperceptible. The visual experience brought by the quiet space is even more immersive.

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Ideal is not only the favorite of actors and singers who often have to attend events and film. Even Zhu Fangyu, a former national basketball player who is over 2 meters tall, is an Ideal L9 owner. For him, finding a satisfying car with his height and physique was incredibly challenging. Fortunately, he found the Ideal L9. He wasn’t crammed into the car which met his requirements of ample size, spaciousness, and high comfort. He said, “The moment I sat in the Ideal L9, I knew — this is the ideal car that I always wanted.”

It is not just in China where this trend is popular. A discerning netizens discovered that an A-list female star in Uzbekistan was using the Ideal L9 when attending a commercial event!

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What’s the secret sauce? Airport VIP Lounges, Luxury Hotels… the go-to choice exudes sophistication.

Ideal’s spaciousness, high comfort, and intelligent features aren’t just captivating celebrities. Now, the Ideal MEGA is the designated vehicle for VIP receptions at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. After a tiring flight, guests can relax themselves in the “ground first-class cabin.”

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As for the guests, the consensus is: regardless of what people say online, “I find it to be comfortable!”

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Even more impressive is the fact that according to some comments in the posts, whenever they encounter an Ideal MEGA on the road, they can’t help but watch it drive away for 800 meters. This “one-look-three-times-back” attraction is already a recognized fact. Instead of simply admiring it on the road, why not experience it yourself? After all, the saying “I want to buy one immediately after sitting in it!” is more than just hype!

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Beyond airport VIP lounges, some hotels are now including the Ideal MEGA in their reception fleet. In the long run, we can estimate that many VIPs will be won over by the Ideal MEGA.

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Ideal’s success in being the choice of celebrities, VIPs, brands, and many major occasions isn’t about luck, nor is it about financial clout. Rather, the products are designed to “embrace people.” As many netizens have noted, “You can’t try this thing, because once you do, you’ll want to buy!” and “I used to be a critic, until I entered the mall”…

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Whether it’s a star on the go, athlete heading to a match, or an ordinary person on their daily commute, they’re all opting for Ideal Motors. This trust from users in different fields has yielded the most impactful results for the initially controversial Ideal MEGA: In the week of June 16 to 22, 2025, it won dual champions in the “vehicles priced over 500,000 RMB” and “MPVs priced over 500,000 RMB” markets! This concrete outcome delivers the strongest response to the earlier controversies.

We hope that everyone can have a good time with Ideal Motors. No matter if you are in or away from the spotlight, may you shine brightly on the stage of life. And if, by chance, Ideal Motors is by your side, the feeling will surely be even better!