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| Zhang Jingyi and Chen Feiyu Dating Rumours Return After Paparazzi Alleges Painful Break-Up. (Weibo) |
Were Zhang Jingyi and Chen Feiyu Secretly Dating? Rumours surrounding Zhang Jingyi and Chen Feiyu are back in the spotlight after celebrity paparazzo Liu Dachui made fresh claims during a livestream, alleging the pair were once in a real relationship. The timing has raised plenty of eyebrows, arriving just as Zhang Jingyi's latest drama Love For You has been attracting attention. While the claims quickly climbed trending charts, they remain unverified, and neither actor has publicly responded.
According to Liu Dachui, Zhang Jingyi and Chen Feiyu reportedly grew close while filming the hit romantic drama Lighter & Princess, which became one of Chinese television's most talked-about romance series.
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Their on-screen chemistry as Li Xun and Zhu Yun was so convincing that viewers immediately wondered whether fiction had quietly turned into reality behind the cameras.
The dating rumours were hardly new. During filming, fans frequently pointed to behind-the-scenes interactions, rehearsals and playful moments on set as supposed clues that the two stars had developed feelings for each other.
Those rumours only became louder after the drama aired, with promotional livestreams, interviews and public appearances filled with comfortable body language that kept supporters of the pairing well fed.
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Then, almost as suddenly as the rumours had appeared, everything went quiet. Since early 2023, Zhang Jingyi and Chen Feiyu have rarely appeared together publicly, leading many fans to believe whatever story existed had naturally reached its end, or perhaps had never existed outside the imagination of enthusiastic viewers.
That silence has now been interrupted by Liu Dachui's latest remarks. During his livestream, he claimed that someone from Zhang Jingyi's team had told one of his colleagues the actress struggled emotionally after the relationship allegedly ended.
He further claimed that Chen Feiyu was the one who decided to end things, leaving Zhang Jingyi heartbroken and affecting her emotional state for a period.
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The problem for many observers is that the allegations arrived without supporting evidence. No photographs, messages or documents were presented during the livestream. Instead, the claims relied entirely on second-hand accounts, prompting many online users to question how much weight should be given to the story.
One reason the claims have continued to gain traction is that many C-netz say they find Liu Dachui's story believable based on Zhang Jingyi's own public appearances over the years.
Fans pointed out that the actress has often spoken warmly about several of her previous dramas during interviews, variety shows and promotional events, yet has repeatedly appeared reluctant to discuss Lighter & Princess in any detail.
That contrast has fuelled fresh speculation online, with some interpreting her hesitation as meaningful. While the actress herself has remained silent, the swift response from supporters added another twist to the already fast-moving discussion.
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Many supporters also criticised the timing of the allegations. With Zhang Jingyi currently promoting a new series, several questioned why an old rumour had suddenly resurfaced years later.
Interestingly, the renewed attention has also reignited another discussion that fans arguably enjoy much more. Rumours continue circulating that Chen Feiyu and Zhang Jingyi could reunite for another drama, with reports linking the pair to the adaptation of Marriage Only.
Although no official casting announcement has been made, talk of a second collaboration has generated significant excitement among viewers who still regard them as one of the strongest on-screen pairings in recent Chinese television.
Fuel was added earlier when producer Dun Qi previously revealed in an interview that he was actively trying to reunite the pair in a future project, saying he was exploring the best format to bring them together again. His comments encouraged fans who have long hoped to see the actors share the screen once more, although nothing has been officially confirmed.
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Even so, many supporters are urging caution. While excitement over a potential reunion remains high, they also hope unverified casting rumours and relationship stories are not used to keep fans emotionally invested without any concrete announcements.
Until Zhang Jingyi, Chen Feiyu, or their official teams choose to comment, the story remains exactly what it is: an unverified allegation followed by an equally firm denial from supporters.