On December 21, Tencent Video’s Starlight Awards celebrated a spectacular year of success, welcoming a galaxy of stars including Zhao Lusi, Bai Lu, Zhou Ye and Ju Jingyi. But while the red carpet was dazzling, the real explosion came later, when whispers of a past romance between Yang Yang and Zhao Lusi took Weibo search by storm.
According to a blogger on social media, Yang Yang was romantically involved with a high-class actress post-1995, fueling speculation that the mystery woman was Zhao Lusi. This is not a completely baseless theory. In 2022, the duo starred together in the fantasy action drama Who rules the worldand fans couldn’t help but notice their unusually close interactions both on and off camera.
From playful teasing on set to moments of physical affection – Zhao giving Yang pastries, Yang touching his forehead – these gestures went far beyond professional boundaries. Even more convincing were testimonies of the two using each other’s phones and wearing matching outfits, including identical rings and matching black and white clothing styles.
One particularly viral photo from Zhao’s birthday shows a blurry figure in the background that matches Yang Yang’s known attire, leading fans to speculate that he was quietly present during her celebration.
Adding fuel to the fire, Zhao was once caught lightly touching Yang’s cheek, commenting on it he seemed to blush. Other fans pointed out how she often helped him wipe away the rain or gently caressed his face under the guise of “keeping him warm”—rarely seen acts of intimacy between Yang and his previous co-stars like Dilraba Dilmurat.
However, not everyone is convinced. Some netizens question the timing of the rumors, suggesting that it could be a public relations move calculated to draw attention to Zhao Lusi after she failed to dominate the trending charts on the awards night. Despite getting prime placement on the red carpet and showcasing two standout looks—one a pink strapless gown, the other an elegant black sequin gown—Zhao surprisingly didn’t trend, except for vague mentions like “95 line beauty.”
Critics argue that these recycled dating whispers may be Zhao’s attempt to do so “ride the wave” post-awards to regain attention, sparking mixed reactions online. While some fans hope for a fairytale romance, others see it as a failed publicity stunt.
Sources: kenh14
