Chinese actress Tang Yan and actor Luo JinOnce hailed as one of China’s model celebrity couples, they are facing renewed media attention following reports of their divorce. Although neither party responded publicly, Tang Yan’s unexpected appearance Luo Jin’s father’s funeral on November 23 in Beijing sparked new speculation about their current relationship.
Luo Jin’s father died on November 19 at the age of 70. The memorial service, held four days later, was held in a highly private manner: photos were prohibited and ceremonial furnishings were only minimally present. While the public speculated that Tang Yan might be absent due to the alleged split, she arrived discreetly via a private entrance and was seen accompanying Luo Jin during the function. She later left with him, strengthening her visible support.
Tang Yan’s father was also present, dressed in black, respectfully offering his condolences, an appearance that many saw as a significant gesture, regardless of the couple’s marital status.
Online discussions reignited as images of the event circulated. Some sources claim that the couple had been living apart for some time before the divorce rumors emerged, due to career needs and family responsibilities. Over the past year, Luo Jin had taken time off to care for his ailing father, while Tang Yan focused on raising his son and continuing to work in Shanghai.
Many netizens interpret his presence not as a marital signal but as a reflection of maturity and family duty. “Whether they are divorced or not, it is right that the closest family members are present on such solemn occasions”, one user wrote.
Notably, Luo Jin once faced the accusation of being excessively close to a female assistant even before and after marrying Tang Yan. In 2020, Chinese paparazzi caught him physically affectionate with this assistant on set. During their engagement in 2018, the same woman reportedly showed hostility towards Tang Yan, calling her manipulative in front of journalists. At that time, Tang Yan chose to trust her husband.
Tang Yan and Luo Jin were widely admired for their seemingly scandal-free relationship, built over years of co-starring in dramas such as A Beauty in Troubled Times (2012), Agent X (2013), Diamond Lover (2015), The Princess Weiyoung (2016) and The Way We Were (2018). Publicly confirming their relationship in 2016, they were seen as the epitome of real-life romantic drama. After Tang Yan’s heartbreak with actor Roy Chiu, Luo Jin was the one who helped Tang Yan heal and find happiness again.
Their 2018 fairytale wedding at Vienna’s Belvedere Palace and the birth of their daughter in 2020 only strengthened their image as the perfect C-drama couple. But now, with divorce rumors circulating and the apparent estrangement reaching a public climax, fans are left disillusioned, wondering whether love really lasts in show business.
Sources: ETnews
