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| Backless Dress, Pink Hair, and a Rumoured Director Beau — Zhao Liying’s Back in Style |
Zhao Liying might’ve gone quiet on socials lately, but when she finally reappeared — she did not come to play. The beloved Chinese actress made her first public outing in Shanghai this week, and let’s just say… jaws were dropped, cameras were flashing, and netizens lost all chill.
This marks her first major appearance since whispers of a budding relationship with director Zhao Deyin (also known as Midi Z) started doing the rounds earlier this year. And whether or not there’s truth to the gossip, one thing’s certain: Zhao Liying is serving — style, poise, and some seriously youthful glow.
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Turning up to the event with fresh candyfloss-pink locks and a daring backless halter dress, Zhao Liying looked nothing like someone who’s 37 and raising a child. In fact, if you didn’t know better, you’d think she’d just wrapped up uni. Her transformation had the internet fully spiralling, with fans praising everything from her fashion risk-taking to her flawless skin and snatched silhouette.
Normally known for her classic long black hair and sweet, girl-next-door vibe, Zhao clearly fancied a bit of a switch-up — and it paid off. The pink dye job, which she first debuted earlier in May, is her boldest hair moment to date, and paired with that sleek open-back dress? Instant serve.
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Even unedited fan pics taken at the event did her justice — no grainy phone cam in the world could hide the fact that Zhao Liying’s still got it. Her skin looked smooth and luminous, her back and shoulder line elegant, and not a single trace of stress showed on her face — despite the romance talk buzzing round the web.
Netizens were quick to light up the comments:
💬 “Wait… she’s 37?! Where??”
💬 “Mum of one and still glowing like a 20-year-old!”
💬 “That pink hair is a slay — she needs to keep it!”
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While Zhao Liying hasn’t addressed the dating rumours (and probably won’t — she’s famously private when it comes to her love life), her Shanghai appearance felt like a subtle power move. She didn’t need to say a word — the look spoke volumes.
Whether this is her new era or just a playful phase, fans are here for it. And let’s be real — we’ve seen Zhao Liying slay roles from scrappy palace maidens to action heroines, but this? This is her main character moment off-screen.
Watch this space — pink-haired Zhao Liying might just be the comeback queen of the year.