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| Guan Xiaotong and Li Yunrui’s Beach Kiss in ‘Dazzling’ Sparks Split Rumours with Lu Han |
So, what's hotter than a summer sunset on a seaside cliff? Apparently, Guan Xiaotong and Li Yunrui locking lips for five straight hours — and netizens are having a lot to say about it.
A behind-the-scenes video from upcoming modern romance drama Dazzling (《耀眼》) went viral this week, showing the two actors filming an emotionally charged kiss scene on the coast of Weihai.
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From golden hour to nightfall, the crew shot one of the most visually romantic moments in recent C-drama memory — and fans aren’t sure whether they’re watching a show… or a real-life soft launch.
Wearing a flowing white dress, Guan Xiaotong tiptoes into Li Yunrui’s arms, while he gently holds her close with one hand wrapped around her waist. Their chemistry? Off the charts.
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Add in the waves crashing in the background, a breeze through her hair, and the kind of eye contact that could melt concrete, and you’ve got netizens screaming: “This isn’t acting. This is a relationship announcement.”
📸 Netizens React: “Wait—Is She Still with Lu Han?”
Naturally, the kiss scene — raw, intense, and beautifully lit — immediately sparked speculation about Guan’s real-life relationship with singer-actor Lu Han, her long-term boyfriend since 2017. Some fans questioned if the couple had quietly split, pointing out that Guan has typically avoided on-screen kiss scenes since dating Lu Han.
Comments ranged from:
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“Did they break up? She’s never done a kiss scene like this since being with Lu Han.”
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“Lu Han better post something or we’ll assume the worst!”
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“They filmed for 5 hours straight... bro, it’s giving real.”
And speak of the devil — just as the kiss clip began trending, LuHan suddenly dropped 20 photos on his social media, uncaptioned. Coincidence? Fans aren’t buying it. Many saw it as a not-so-subtle reaction. Was it shade? Was it nerves? Nobody knows, but the timing was... suspiciously poetic.
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🎭 But Hold On — Guan’s Been Professional from Day One
Let’s rewind a bit. This isn’t Guan Xiaotong’s first on-screen kiss — she’s done similar scenes in Once and Forever and previously shared in interviews that she’s open to filming romantic scenes when the script calls for it. In fact, she once told a magazine, "I won’t avoid it if the story needs it. It’s part of my job."
Back in 2017, at the Magnolia Awards red carpet, she even clarified she’s willing to act in kiss scenes if it makes sense for the character. So while the timing may feel spicy, she’s really just… doing her job — and doing it exceptionally well.
🎬 The Scene Itself? A Visual Feast
Shot on the rugged coast of Weihai, the scene starts in the soft amber of dusk and stretches into full-on moonlight. With multiple angles, slow-burn stares, and layered emotion, the moment captures the long-awaited reunion between the drama’s two leads. They’re not just kissing — they’re telling a whole story with their bodies and eyes.
The shoot lasted over five hours under the hot sun, with both actors visibly sweating and tanned from exposure. But neither broke character. Fans filming from afar noted how emotionally locked in they were — even off camera, they appeared to stay in sync, exchanging notes and staying in character between takes.
“From dusk till kiss,” one fan wrote. “They didn’t just act the scene — they lived it.”
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🧡 CP Fever Incoming?
Though Guan and Li Yunrui haven’t worked together before, this kiss alone was enough to launch a wave of CP shippers. Many are now begging the production to promote them as an on-screen couple — or maybe even more?
With Guan Xiaotong shedding her “nation’s little sister” image in recent years and stepping into more emotionally complex, mature roles, fans say this could be a breakout turn for her adult acting era. Meanwhile, Li Yunrui, known from dramas like The Rose Story and Lost You Forever, brings his steady, grounded energy to the table, making the pair look like a romantic drama dream team.
📺 About the Drama
Dazzling is based on a popular web novel and follows two former lovers who reunite after years apart, both scarred by time and fate. Their story is one of miscommunication, missed chances, and grown-up reconciliation. The beach scene is said to mark a major turning point — the emotional high where they finally drop their defences.
Director’s vision? “We didn’t want a cookie-cutter idol romance,” they said in a recent interview. “We wanted something raw and real — like love in real life, not just in fairytales.”
👀 So… Are Guan and Lu Han Still Together?
There’s no official word. No statement. No clarification. Just a beach kiss, a drop of 20 aesthetic pics from Lu Han, and the entire internet spiralling. Classic.
But until we hear from either of them, it’s safe to say Guan Xiaotong’s just doing her job — and doing it with a level of commitment and chemistry that’s got everyone talking.