Hololive’s Boyi Xiaoyeli Issues Handwritten Apology Following Online Controversy
TOKYO,JAPAN – Hololive Production virtual talent Boyi Xiaoyeli (ๅ่กฃๅฐๅค็) has issued a handwritten apology addressing a recent online controversyโฃ stemming from her response to alleged slanderous comments. The apology, posted November 7, 2025, comes after a lengthy follow-up โpost intended to clarify the situation ignited further debate and criticism.
The incident centers on Xiaoyeli’s reactionโ to โonlineโ negativity, which escalated when her detailed clarification of the events was perceived by some as โคexacerbating the issue. The controversy โhighlights the challengesโฃ faced byโข virtual talents navigating online interactions and managing public perceptionโค within โขthe highly engaged, and often โcritical, Hololive fanbase.Xiaoyeli’s response and โขsubsequent apology signal aโค commitment to self-reflection andโฃ improved interaction, crucial for maintaining โคtrust with her supporters.
Xiaoyeli acknowledged โtriggering the initial โdispute with her โinitial reply โand expressed sincere regret forโ causing unhappiness among her fans,especially those who have โconsistently supported her. She stated she acted โค”rashly” in โคpublishing theโ longer explanatory post without fully considering its potentialโ impact.
“I will seriously face everyone’s opinions, reflect on the way I use SNS, โขre-examine the background and reasons for โthis behavior,โฃ andโ use this experience as nourishment โfor self-vigilance and advancement in the future,” Xiaoyeli wrote in her apology.
The virtual idol concluded by reaffirming her dedication to her work and requesting continued support from her audience. The original apology and related discussion can be found on her Twitter account (@hakuikoyori).