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| Beijing Court Rules in Favour of Dilraba Dilmurat: Rumour-Spreader Ordered to Publicly Apologise in Defamation Case (Weibo) |
The long-running gossip mill involving Dilraba Dilmurat and Luhan has finally hit a hard stop—courtesy of the law. In a June 2025 ruling, the Beijing Internet Court officially sided with Dilraba in a defamation case against an individual named Guo Mou (郭某), who was found guilty of spreading made-up dating rumours about the two Chinese stars.
What Went Down
According to public records on Tianyancha and local media outlets, "Guo Mou" posted multiple social media claims back in 2022, alleging that Dilraba and Luhan were secretly seeing each other.
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The court ruled that these claims were completely baseless and violated Dilraba’s legal right to reputation.
As punishment? Guo Mou was ordered to issue a formal public apology—one that’s now available through official court channels. In the statement, Guo admitted to fabricating and spreading false information and expressed “deep regret” for the damage caused to both artists’ public images.
Flashback to the Rumour Timeline
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This particular dating rumour has been lingering around since way back in 2017, when Dilraba and Luhan teamed up for the hit variety show Keep Running (the Chinese version of Running Man). Their on-screen chemistry was undeniable, and netizens wasted no time shipping the pair—hard.
But then came Luhan’s curveball: in October 2017, he confirmed he was actually dating actress Guan Xiaotong. That move should’ve put a full stop to the fan theories… but nope. In 2022, the rumour cycle came back with a vengeance.
A Taiwanese paparazzo stirred things up again by claiming that Luhan and Dilraba had travelled to Japan together and were staying in the same hotel. The story quickly blew up online, despite the complete lack of evidence.
Both stars’ teams stepped in immediately. Dilraba’s agency even released time-stamped photos proving she was with her team and nowhere near Luhan. Chinese media outlets like Sina Entertainment followed up with fact-checks, confirming that the claims were unfounded.
But even though the rumour was widely debunked, it stuck around just long enough to cause real damage—especially for Dilraba. Her studio eventually took the case to court in a bid to restore her image and set the record straight once and for all.
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Why It Matters
This case has ended up being more than just a celebrity name-clearing exercise. It’s become something of a landmark for how Chinese celebs are fighting back against online defamation.
Fans have been applauding Dilraba for seeing it through. Many praised her for taking the high road and choosing legal action over silence, showing that reputations aren’t up for grabs—no matter how juicy a rumour might seem.
And there’s a bigger message here, too. The court made it clear: freedom of expression online doesn’t give anyone the right to smear others with false claims. Even if something seems like “old gossip,” it can still land you in serious legal hot water.
For now, it seems the book has officially closed on the Dilraba–Luhan dating rumours. And while celeb gossip might never fully go out of style, this ruling sends a strong message: if you’re going to post something about a public figure—especially something personal—you’d better be able to back it up.