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| VOGUE China 20th Gala: Liu Yifei and Yang Mi Share the Spotlight, Not the Words (Photo: Upmedia) |
The glitzy VOGUE China 20th Anniversary Gala 2025 took over the Bund in Shanghai with the theme “A Hundred Flowers Blooming” (百花齐放) — and while the night was filled with A-listers, the most talked-about moment came from two queens of Chinese entertainment: Liu Yifei and Yang Mi, sharing the spotlight but not a single word.
The pair were placed in what fans call the “dual C-spot” — the very centre of attention where all cameras naturally gravitate.
It’s the holy grail position in any major fashion event, reserved for those with the strongest star power.
So when both actresses ended up there side by side, the room practically held its breath.
Two Queens, No Words
The arrangement seemed more than coincidence.
Yang Mi kicked off the fashion parade with an outfit that drew mixed reactions at first but redeemed itself with her second look — a sleek “cut rose” ensemble that screamed confidence.
Almost an hour later, Liu Yifei made her entrance in a soft flower-petal gown, exuding the same timeless aura that once defined her Bai Xiuzhu days in The Story of a Noble Family (2003).
Her elegance was classic, commanding, and utterly camera-ready.
When the stars assembled for the group photo, VOGUE’s editor-in-chief Liu Chong was seen guiding Liu Yifei into the C-position first.
Moments later, Yang Mi arrived, escorted by her friend Guli Nazha, to stand beside her.
What followed was a moment of pure cinematic tension — the two megastars stood shoulder to shoulder yet worlds apart.
No smiles, no eye contact, not even a polite nod.
Fans immediately flooded social media with poetic takes: “Two top stars stood together, separated by a galaxy”, “Time turned friendship into distance”, and “If they ever starred in the same drama, it’d be history in the making.”
Once Friendly, Now Just Parallel Lines
It wasn’t always this frosty.
Years ago, Liu Yifei publicly wished Yang Mi a happy birthday online and even attended one of her premieres.
But recent years have seen their paths rarely cross — until now.
Their quiet non-interaction at the VOGUE gala has sparked endless talk about how relationships evolve in the ever-competitive entertainment circle.
The Unspoken Power of Presence
Despite the tension, one thing’s certain: both actresses proved that charisma doesn’t always need dialogue.
In a room full of designer gowns and flashing cameras, the stillness between them became the most magnetic moment of the night.
As one netizen aptly summed it up, “When Liu Yifei and Yang Mi share a frame, even silence feels like a performance.”
Source: Upmedia