Chinese Generation Z actors Qin Niuzhengwei and Kong Yuhao have become the center of a major entertainment scandal, as their once-fairytale romance turns into a bitter financial dispute following their annulled marriage.
Sohu reported on March 25the couple—who began dating in September 2022—appeared headed for marriage after a lavish engagement ceremony in July 2023. The event attracted attention for its extravagant scale, with Qin Niuzhengwei making a dramatic entrance on an aerial swing and receiving a huge diamond ring from Kong Yuhao. The pair even announced plans for a wedding in Bali, raising expectations of a glamorous celebrity union.
However, the story took a sudden turn at the end of 2024. Shortly after completing the wedding photoshoot, Qin Niuzhengwei abruptly called off the engagement. without publicly revealing the reason. What followed was not a smooth breakup, but a prolonged conflict that has now exploded into public view.
Kong Yuhao accused his ex-girlfriend of refusing to return the bride price and engagement gifts provided by his family. He claimed that his parents had twice delivered engagement gifts, including large sums of money, gold jewelry and luxury items. Despite repeated requests over the past two years, he stands by this Qin Niuzhengwei and his family did not respond. The actor further criticized her complaining of financial difficulties While reportedly opening a bar businessfueling suspicions among netizens who the relationship may have involved financial exploitation.
The allegations quickly triggered an intense reaction online, with some Chinese netizens questioning it if the actress knowingly took part in the engagement for monetary gain. The controversy has only intensified as discussions have gone around “bride price controversies” continue to be a sensitive social issue in China.
In response, Qin Niuzhengwei denied the allegations of withholding assets. He said he had already returned valuable items such as jewelry and the diamond ring. According to his explanation, the remaining unpaid amount includes part of the bride price and other expenses already spent by his family. She added it the repayment would depend on future income from his ongoing investment projectssuggesting that the issue is not yet fully resolved.
The situation attracted widespread attention not only because of the financial dispute, but also because of Qin Niuzhengwei’s past controversies. The actress, born in 1998, has previously appeared in dramas such as History of Yanxi Palace and gained further fame through the survival show Youth with you 2. She was also previously linked to disgraced celebrity Kris Wu, a connection that he once subjected her to intense public scrutiny.
Meanwhile, Kong Yuhao, born in 1997, entered the entertainment industry in 2021 and appeared in projects such as The Legend of Anlewhere he worked alongside high-profile stars.
As the dispute continues to evolve, the former couple’s breakup has evolved into one of the most talked about controversies in Chinese entertainment. highlighting not only personal conflict but also broader social debates about marriage traditions and financial expectations.
Sources: Sohu, Sina, Weibo
