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| Zhao Liying’s New Flame? Actress Stays Quiet as Dating Rumors with Indie Director Zhao Deyin Heat Up |
Zhao Liying, the ever-glowing queen of Chinese drama land, is making waves again—but this time, it’s got nothing to do with high-budget series or glossy brand endorsements.
Nope, this buzz is all about love… or at least, a rumoured version of it.
Whispers started swirling after the actress was spotted out and about with indie film director Zhao Deyin. Not once, not twice, but on multiple occasions that didn’t quite scream “strictly business.”
Naturally, fans went into detective mode.
But here's the kicker: neither Zhao Liying nor her management has said a single word about it. Not even a cheeky emoji post. Nada. Zip.
Her studio account, which is usually quick to shut down wild gossip, has stayed unusually silent. Cue even more speculation.
Fans are split down the middle—some cheering on this possible match with heart eyes, others clutching their pearls. One netizen bluntly posted: “This boyfriend doesn’t seem very reliable... better for Yingbao to stay single and fabulous.”
The concern? Zhao Deyin’s background. He’s no stranger to the world of filmmaking—he’s known for his thoughtful indie projects on the international festival circuit—but he’s pretty much a ghost in China’s mainstream media. Not the glitzy type you’d typically expect next to Zhao Liying.
But maybe that’s exactly the point?
Liying’s no rookie in the game. She’s been through the ups and downs of public love before, including a high-profile marriage and divorce with actor Feng Shaofeng. Maybe what she’s looking for now isn’t someone with red carpet appeal, but someone with quiet depth and stability.
Entertainment columnists are already calling this the “New Liying” phase—an era where she’s doing her own thing, on her own terms, and couldn’t care less about fitting the usual celebrity couple mold.
“She’s been through enough,” said one radio show guest this week. “She knows what’s worth keeping—and what’s not.”
And honestly? Her career hasn’t missed a beat.
Her upcoming drama, “What a Wonderful World,” is slated to premiere this June—and rumour has it she had a hand in crafting the story. On top of that, she’s in talks to star in Hunan TV’s major new project, “Yuan Chu de Bai Ma,” which is already being hyped as one of the year’s biggest shows.
So is she dating Zhao Deyin? Is it just friendly dinners and mutual film love? Or are we witnessing the start of a low-key love story that might never get the official stamp?
No one knows. But one thing’s for sure—Zhao Liying stays winning, with or without a man by her side. And fans? They’ll be watching, decoding, and waiting for the next subtle clue.