According to one of China’s top paparazzi, actress Dilraba Dilmurat and her alleged partner, actor Chen Feiyu, born in 2000, have been quietly dating for more than a year and a half.
In recent days, rumors of Dilraba’s relationship with up-and-coming actor Chen Feiyu have sparked heated discussion in Chinese entertainment circles. Fans and netizens pointed to several alleged clues, including matching accessories and repeated instances where the two stars appeared to be wearing similar clothing or fashion items. Internet users also discovered an account on the Dewu/Poizon shopping platform that often purchased products identical to those owned by the Xinjiang-born actress. Coincidentally, the account’s purchase history reportedly included many items previously seen on Chen Feiyu. After dating rumors between the two became the No. 1 trending topic. 1 on Weibo, the account allegedly disappeared without explanation.
On June 12, paparazzi source Baixiaosheng said that Dilraba and Chen Feiyu had been secretly dating for about a year and a half. The actor, born in 2000, was described as deeply devoted to the actress. Reports also stated that Chen Feiyu had moved from Beijing to Shanghai to be closer to Dilraba. During a period of high tensions in the Middle East earlier this year, when the actress was reportedly stranded in Dubai due to logistical complications involving her management team, Chen Feiyu reportedly closely monitored updates regarding her situation online.
However, Baixiaosheng also said that actress Chen Hong, Chen Feiyu’s mother, was furious that her son would leave home to follow Dilraba. According to reports, Chen Hong disapproved of the relationship and repeatedly pressured his son to end the relationship and instead focus on his career. Despite the reported objections, Chen Feiyu reportedly continued to date the actress. Some online claims even suggest that his mother has restricted access to many of his bank cards, preventing him from buying expensive gifts for his rumored girlfriend.
Dilraba and Chen Feiyu starred together in the historical drama Love beyond the gravepremiered in early 2026. Initially, audiences criticized the pairing, citing an eight-year age difference and concerns about whether their images suited each other. However, after the drama aired, many viewers praised the chemistry between the two actors.
During promotional activities, Chen Feiyu was often seen standing next to Dilraba. On a TV show, he even sparked an online discussion after what many interpreted as a public confession. Following a performance of “To miss,” Dilraba reportedly asked shyly: “I hear you like me?” to which Chen Feiyu responded, “It’s not just something you heard, I really like you.”
As of yet, neither Dilraba nor Chen Feiyu have publicly commented on the dating rumors, although related keywords continue to dominate top searches on Weibo. Many netizens believe that if the two really dated, they could become one of the most visually stunning celebrity couples in Chinese entertainment.
Born in 1992, Dilraba Dilmurat is considered one of the leading actresses of China’s post-90s generation. She has gained wide recognition for her stunning beauty, elegant image and star quality. Often nicknamed one of the new generation “queens of the red carpet”, she is known for constantly making headlines with extraordinary fashion moments. Recently, Dilraba was ranked ninth in the list of the most beautiful actresses in the world of 2026 compiled by IMDb users.
As for her personal life, Dilraba was previously linked to actor Johnny Huang following their collaboration Designer of love in 2020. Over the years, the couple has become the subject of persistent dating and even childbirth rumors. However, on January 14, 2025, blogger Liu Dachui claimed that the two had already separated. A month later, footage would surface showing Huang vacationing on Phu Quoc island in Vietnam with an unidentified woman.
Born in 2000, Chen Feiyu comes from one of China’s most influential entertainment families. Her father is the acclaimed director Chen Kaige, who won the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for Goodbye my concubine. His grandfather, Chen Huaiai, was a director and professor at the Beijing Film Academy, while his grandmother, Liu Yanchi, worked as a screenwriter.
Chen Feiyu’s mother, actress Chen Hong, was widely celebrated in the late 1970s and early 1980s as one of China’s most beautiful actresses. She was also among the few Chinese actresses to sign with a South Korean entertainment agency. According to Forbes, Chen Kaige and Chen Hong’s combined wealth was estimated at around 300 million yuan in 2010.
In terms of personal controversies, Chen Feiyu has already faced a major scandal in 2023 after his ex-girlfriend, influencer Yilin, allegedly leaked private photos. The incident significantly damaged his image and reportedly derailed his trajectory as one of Chinese entertainment’s most promising emerging male stars.
Sources: K14
