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| Zhang Han Responds After Being Spotted Dining With a Mystery Woman |
Chinese actor Hans Zhang Han (张翰) found himself trending again this week — but not because of a new drama project.
On 12 November, a short video began circulating online, showing the 41-year-old star having dinner with a group of friends.
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What really caught fans’ attention, though, was that he arrived with a woman in a white dress — and the pair were later seen leaving together after the meal.
The sighting instantly sparked dating rumours, with many netizens speculating that Zhang Han might be in a new relationship.
Some gossip bloggers even compared this woman to another lady he was rumoured to be seen with back in August, suggesting that “this one looks more elegant and gentle.”
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However, Zhang Han’s official fan club was quick to put the brakes on the story.
In a statement released shortly after the video went viral, they denied the relationship rumours, explaining that the woman in question was not his girlfriend, but rather the younger sister of a neighbour’s friend who also joined the group dinner.
“It was just a casual dinner with friends,” the fan club clarified.
“Please do not spread unverified rumours or invade Zhang Han’s private life. We encourage everyone to focus on his professional work instead.”
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Background and Public Reaction
For context, Zhang Han has long been a household name in Chinese entertainment.
Born in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, in 1984, he rose to fame in 2009 through the hit campus romance drama Meteor Shower (一起来看流星雨), where he played the iconic role of Murong Yunhai.
Over the years, his romantic life has often drawn attention, especially after his high-profile relationships with actresses Zheng Shuang and Gülnezer Bextiyar (Nazha).
Since then, Zhang Han has been linked to a few names here and there — but none of those rumours were ever confirmed.
This latest incident is another example of how quickly online speculation can snowball.
Many fans took to social media to voice support for the actor, saying the public should “let him live a normal life” and focus on his career instead of constantly digging into his personal affairs.
Fans Urge Respect for Privacy
Despite the buzz, the general sentiment among Zhang Han’s fanbase is calm.
Most seem to appreciate the clarification and are redirecting attention back to his work.
Hans Zhang Han has kept a relatively low profile lately, and supporters are hoping this will be just a brief blip in the news cycle rather than a new controversy.
One fan wrote on Weibo, “It’s just dinner, not a drama scene. Let’s not make up stories.”
Another commented, “He’s 41, not a schoolboy — he can have dinner with whoever he likes, but respect his privacy.”
TL;DR
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Zhang Han was filmed having dinner with friends on 12 November, accompanied by a woman in white.
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The two were seen leaving together, triggering online dating rumours.
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His official fan club later denied the speculation, saying the woman is merely a friend’s younger sister.
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Fans called for more respect for his private life and less gossip.