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| Yu Yi’s Explosive Claim Against Chen Haoyu Unravels Within Hours, Internet Questions Motive. (Credits: Weibo) |
The holiday slowdown didn’t stand a chance. Chinese actress Amy Chen Haoyu found herself at the centre of a sudden online storm after newcomer Yu Yi accused her of secretly meeting her boyfriend in New York, framing the situation as a full-blown cheating scandal without offering a shred of verifiable proof.
Within hours, the accusation had gone viral — and just as quickly, started to fall apart. The controversy kicked off on 4 May, when Yu Yi posted a sharply worded message claiming Chen Haoyu had flown to New York specifically to meet her partner, even branding her as someone who habitually interferes in relationships.
The tone was direct, the wording bold, and the internet — predictably — took the bait. Screenshots spread at lightning speed, pushing the topic straight into trending territory.
There was just one issue: the post came with no concrete evidence. No messages, no photos, no timeline that held up under scrutiny.
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| Yu Yi Claims Chen Haoyu Flew to New York to Meet Her Boyfriend |
When questioned, Yu Yi insisted she had no obligation to disclose private proof publicly, adding that she would keep any relevant records to herself.
Not long after, the original post quietly disappeared, deleted roughly three hours after going live, leaving behind a trail of screenshots and a growing sense of confusion.
Chen Haoyu’s team wasted little time responding, issuing a firm statement denying all allegations.
According to her agency, the actress’s trip to the United States was strictly work-related, tied to an advertising shoot with a clear schedule to back it up.
They confirmed she had only met an old friend for a casual meal during the trip, describing all other claims circulating online as fabricated rumours.
The wording was blunt: this was, in their view, a deliberate attempt to spread false information.
The response didn’t stop at clarification. The agency also confirmed that legal steps are already in motion, with a legal team gathering evidence against those responsible for spreading the claims.
In short, this isn’t being treated as a minor online misunderstanding — it’s being positioned as a reputational attack with consequences.
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| Chen Haoyu Denies New York ‘Cheating’ Claims, Legal Action Looms After Viral Accusation |
Cnetz, reactions have been anything but uniform. Some initially leaned towards believing Yu Yi, arguing that such a public accusation would surely come with substance. But as details — or rather, the lack of them — became clearer, the tone shifted.
Many began questioning why such serious claims were made without proof, and why the post vanished so quickly if the accusation was solid.
Others pointed out the timing, noting that Chen Haoyu is currently promoting new projects, including a film release and stage performances, raising eyebrows about whether the moment was entirely coincidental.
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There’s also been a fair bit of side-eye directed at the logic of the accusation itself. Netizens dissected the timeline, with some claiming that publicly available schedules contradict the idea that Chen Haoyu was even in the location at the alleged time. Whether that holds up fully or not, it added fuel to the growing scepticism.
Interestingly, Chen Haoyu herself has remained personally silent throughout, leaving the response to her team. The restraint hasn’t gone unnoticed. For some, it reads as confidence; for others, simply a calculated decision to avoid amplifying the situation.
Was it a misunderstanding, a misstep, or something more strategic?