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| Gulnazar and Zhang Yunlong Spark Split Rumours After Manager’s Post |
China's on-screen darling Bextiyar Gülnezer a.k.a GuliNazha/Gulnazar has once again found herself at the centre of dating drama — or more accurately, breakup buzz — and this time, it all kicked off from one seemingly harmless comment left by her manager on social media.
A fan jokingly asked Guli Nazha’s manager, Li Dengke, whether their beloved “Nai Cha” (Nazha’s nickname) was single — and cheekily suggested pairing her up with their own “naughty son.” In response, Li Dengke quipped:
“We’re focusing on our careers. Men × none.”
Short, sharp, and spicy. Netizens didn’t take long to link the reply to her rumoured relationship with actor Zhang Yunlong — a ship that’s never been publicly confirmed, but has definitely been quietly adored by fans since late 2024.
Screenshots of the manager’s comment spread like wildfire across Weibo, sparking whispers that the pair had already gone their separate ways. The phrase “Men × none” was especially dissected, with fans taking it as a subtle confirmation that Nazha is back to single life — and that the lowkey romance was officially over.
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🤔 Manager Clarifies: “It Was About My Dog!”
Realising the speculation had gotten out of hand, Li Dengke quickly slid into the DMs of a few fans on 4th August to clarify:
He was not talking about Nazha’s love life — he was talking about his dog.
Apparently, the term “naughty son” (逆子) was just fan lingo referring to a pet dog, and the whole exchange was meant as light banter. He urged fans to stop “reading too much into things” and to not twist his words — even if they sounded a little mysterious out of context.
Still, for many online, the damage was done. The vague wording and quick deletion of the original comment only added fuel to the speculation fire.
🕵️♀️ The Relationship Timeline (Or Lack Thereof)
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Let’s rewind a bit. Rumours of Nazha and Zhang Yunlong dating started swirling back in November 2024, when paparazzi spotted Zhang making repeated late-night visits to her home. The pair had recently appeared on the travel reality show 《旅行任意门》 (Travelling With You), where fans noticed sweet and subtle interactions — like the way Zhang looked at her, which they called “unhideable affection.”
By May 2025, however, cracks began to show. Zhang Yunlong didn’t publicly wish her a happy birthday, and fans pointed out that the two were in different cities based on IP logs. That started the first wave of “did they break up?” theories.
But just when fans started giving up, Zhang showed up again — this time, renting out a cinema in July to support Nazha’s latest film. That act reignited hope that things were still going strong.
Now in August, things are murkier than ever. Zhang still has couple-style behind-the-scenes pics with Nazha on his Douyin (Chinese TikTok), but Nazha’s side has gone suspiciously clean. Her account’s cleared of those same photos, her fan club has stopped using “brother-in-law” style nicknames, and her studio has swapped out its profile pic for a more “career-focused” logo — all subtle signs that maybe, just maybe, things have ended behind closed doors.
🗣️ Fans Split: Is It Really Over?
The Internet, of course, is divided. Some reckon the manager’s clarification is genuine and people are just too eager to stir drama. Others think the explanation sounds a bit too convenient, especially since Nazha and Zhang never actually confirmed they were dating in the first place.
Meanwhile, in a now-deleted interaction from earlier this year, Nazha’s young niece accidentally liked a fan comment calling Zhang Yunlong her “uncle,” causing yet another spike in gossip — though it was chalked up to a “mistap.”
📌 TL;DR
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Guli Nazha’s manager joked that she's “focusing on her career” and “men × none,” after a fan teased about her being single.
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Netizens interpreted this as a breakup confirmation with rumoured boyfriend Zhang Yunlong.
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The manager later clarified the comment was about his pet dog — not Nazha’s love life.
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Still, signs like deleted photos and lowkey fan club rule changes have fans wondering if the love boat has officially sailed.
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No official relationship confirmation was ever made, leaving everything in a very grey, very viral area.