Douyin has officially dismissed rumors regarding the alleged departure of its Commercialization Vice President, Pu Yanzi, emphasizing that the news is unfounded. The rumor, which was initially generated by an AI, has since been removed. Pu Yanzi has been a dedicated member of ByteDance since 2013, where she has extensively contributed to commercialization and sales-related endeavors. Currently, she holds the position of heading Douyin Group's lifestyle services business.