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| Zi Yu Takes a Break From Spotlight After Ex Reveals Private Relationship Drama (Weibo) |
From rising star to public apology—here’s what went down.
It’s been a whirlwind few months for Revenged Love breakout stars Tian Xuning and Zi Yu. The two soared to overnight stardom off the back of their sizzling chemistry in the hit 2025 BL drama, but now it seems real-life drama has taken over the spotlight.
While Tian Xuning is still navigating his own controversies, ZiYu found himself at the centre of a storm this week after a woman claiming to be his ex-girlfriend went public with a string of allegations—including cheating, ghosting, and emotional distress. The woman, who goes by @Parisli on social media, released screenshots, photos, and lengthy posts accusing the actor of dishonest behaviour and emotional neglect.
“I Just Want Him To Come Out and Apologise” – Her Side of the Story
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According to Paris, the pair first met when she was working in a clothing shop. Their whirlwind relationship kicked off during a KTV night where ZiYu allegedly confessed his love and kissed her. At the time, Paris claims he told her he was single—but in reality, she alleges he was still involved with his former manager, who she says he had been dating for two years.
The story doesn’t stop there. Paris said that once his then-manager girlfriend found out about their relationship, she made him cut ties with Paris and even accused her of threatening to expose their secret. Zi Yu apparently blocked Paris for a while before later getting back in touch, and by early 2025, after a change of agencies, they began dating again—this time out in the open.
But things took a turn once Revenged Love started blowing up. Paris claimed his new manager didn’t approve of her and allegedly threatened her not to contact Zi Yu anymore. She said she was then blocked across the board and began to suspect Zi Yu’s phone was taken away by management. “I tried every possible way to reach him, but no response,” she wrote. She finally decided to go public to get his attention—before, she claims, his team tries to discredit her.
Zi Yu Responds: “It Was My Fault”
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On the night of 23 July, Zi Yu posted a statement online, admitting to mishandling the relationship and publicly apologising to Paris. “I’m sorry to have caused you pain and forced you to reach out like this,” he wrote, acknowledging that his silence and avoidance during the final stage of their relationship were hurtful and unfair.
He confirmed there were misunderstandings between Paris and his agent but took full responsibility for failing to handle their private matters properly. “I didn’t have the courage to face her pain. I chose the worst way, and that was my failure.”
Zi Yu also announced he’d be temporarily stepping away from the limelight once he wraps up current work commitments. “I will take this time to reflect, to learn, and to grow into someone better. Thank you to everyone who continues to support me.”
Fans React: From Supportive to Shocked
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The internet had a lot to say—some fans were supportive, saying the matter is a personal one and shouldn’t affect his career. But others weren’t having it. One of Zi Yu’s big fan club accounts posted a blunt “Run away,” and followers began dropping like flies. His social media following dropped by over 200,000 in under 24 hours, slipping from 6.06 million to around 5.86 million.
Adding to the chaos, more rumours started swirling about Zi Yu’s alleged dating history with multiple women. Some feel the timeline looks shady; others insist it just proves he’s a normal guy who happened to be in a few relationships.
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TL;DR — What’s the Situation?
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Zi Yu, star of hit BL drama Revenged Love, has been accused by a woman (@Paris lii) of cheating and emotional neglect.
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She claims they dated secretly while he was with his former manager, and was later threatened by his new agency.
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Zi Yu posted a public apology, admitting fault and announcing a break from the spotlight.
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Fans are split—some support him, others are calling him out.
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The story is still developing, but for now, it’s clear the actor is taking time to reflect and reset.