Li Guanyi Exposes Sexual Harassment and Dark Secrets of Automotive Media Industry

Li Guan-yi, a prominent media personality known as the “Goddess of the Car World,” has publicly accused former employers and industry figures of sexual harassment and workplace misconduct. According to reports from Yahoo News and Up Media, Li detailed a seven-year period of enduring harassment and professional retaliation, including an incident involving a casting call and a sudden termination from a position where her boss had previously praised her performance.

Allegations of Casting Harassment and Industry Misconduct

Li Guan-yi used a lengthy public statement to break her silence on the “dark side” of the automotive media circle. A central part of her testimony involves suspicions of sexual harassment during a casting process. According to Yahoo News, Li questioned the ethics of those in power, asking in her statement, "What if it were your daughter?"

The actress and host, who has appeared in productions such as “Dream Street No. 57,” described the environment as one where professional opportunities were tied to inappropriate behavior. Up Media reports that Li had remained silent about these experiences for seven years before deciding to expose the systemic issues within the automotive media industry.

Sudden Termination and Workplace Retaliation

Beyond the harassment claims, Li detailed a specific instance of professional betrayal regarding her employment. Yahoo News reports that Li was abruptly fired from a role despite having received previous certifications of her talent and work ethic from her boss. Li stated that she was only notified of her dismissal on the very day it occurred.

This sequence of events—moving from high praise to immediate termination—is framed by Li as part of a broader pattern of workplace instability and toxicity. Line Today reports that these revelations are intended to shed light on the “black curtain” or hidden misconduct prevalent in the specialized field of automotive journalism and hosting.

Impact on the Automotive Media Circle

The accusations target a specific niche of the entertainment and media world. As a recognized figure in the car industry, Li’s claims suggest that the “Goddess” image often projected by female hosts in this sector can mask underlying vulnerabilities to harassment. According to reports from 噓！星聞, the long duration of her silence underscores the pressure employees feel to protect their careers in tight-knit industry circles.

By detailing the specific nature of the casting suspicions and the abruptness of her firing, Li’s account provides a contrast between the public-facing success of automotive media and the internal management practices she describes as abusive.