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| Spotted in Sanlitun! Wang Churan, Yan An & Li Yizhen’s Power Trio Friendship Goes Public (Weibo) |
Looks like Sanlitun got a surprise VIP visit this week — netizens in Beijing clocked Wang Churan, Yan An, and Li Yizhen out on a casual shopping trip on Tuesday, 27 May, and the internet’s been buzzing ever since. The three stars, well-loved for their work in C-dramas and variety, were spotted browsing shops and chatting away like any normal mates catching up — except, y’know, under the watchful eyes of excited fans and a few long-lens phone cameras.
The trio were seen strolling through Taikoo Li, the upscale shopping complex right in the heart of Sanlitun — a celeb magnet and fashion hotspot if there ever was one. With its mix of high-end brands, swanky cafés and camera-ready lighting, it’s basically the unofficial runway for off-duty stars.
👀 Netizens Clock the Vibes — No Dating Speculation This Time
What caught people off guard wasn’t just the triple-star sighting — it was the reaction. Instead of the usual "Are they dating?" circus that often follows celeb sightings, most Weibo users just went, “Aww, they're such good mates!” A rare turn of events in a scene where co-stars can’t even blink at each other without fuelling dating buzz.
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Comments flooded in praising the trio for keeping their friendship genuine and tight despite the whirlwind world of showbiz. “It’s nice to see real mateship in the industry,” one user wrote. “Not everything has to be romantic, you know?”
And honestly? They’ve got a point. Churan, Yan An, and Yizhen have been openly supportive of each other’s work and lives for a while now — this little outing just confirmed it all.
🎬 From On-Screen Drama to Real-Life Support
Wang Churan and Yan An first crossed paths on the set of Hidden Shadow (烽影燃梅香), where sparks flew — professionally, that is. She played An Jiu, the female lead caught in a tangled triangle with Chu Ding Jiang (played by Li Hongyi) and Hua Rongjian, Yan An’s role. In both the drama and the original novel, Hua Rongjian gets swept up in his feelings for An Jiu, creating friction with the main couple — but thankfully, things were far less complicated off-screen.
The two actors got on brilliantly behind the scenes, kicking off a solid friendship that’s clearly lasted beyond the drama wrap party.
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Meanwhile, Yan An and Li Yizhen built their bond on the variety show Let’s Hit It Off (一拍即合的我们), a cheerful chaos-fest of games, bonding tasks and unexpected pairings. Through him, Wang Churan and Li Yizhen eventually got introduced — and the rest is Weibo history.
💬 Public Support, Private Hangouts
There’s been plenty of evidence backing their tight friendship. Wang Churan once gave Li Yizhen a shout-out for her role as Princess Duan Yang in the fantasy drama Love Game in Eastern Fantasy (永夜星河), while Yizhen returned the love by dropping in on the Hidden Shadow set and later featuring the visit in one of her personal vlogs. You can’t fake that kind of behind-the-scenes energy.
So yeah, whether they were picking out matching sunglasses, grabbing matcha lattes, or just vibing with some good old-fashioned gossip, their Sanlitun stroll was more than just a celeb sighting — it was a rare slice of authentic friendship in a scene often ruled by PR and appearances.
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❤️ Real Ones Only
In an industry where schedules clash, ships sink, and fanwars flare up at the drop of a hat, Wang Churan, Yan An, and Li Yizhen are quietly reminding us that friendships can survive — and even thrive — under the spotlight. No flashy headlines, no drama, just a day out in Beijing with your ride-or-dies.
Now that’s the kind of squad energy we’re here for.