On January 23, according to Sohu, blogger Jiang Xiaoyan caused a stir on social media by posting a clip showing Liu Yifei having dinner with staff after finishing work. Notably, Jiang Xiaoyan revealed that the midnight gathering included a mysterious man along with Liu Yifei’s close staff. This man, tall and handsome, drove an expensive Ferrari. The nightly meal with Liu Yifei, the mysterious man, and his team lasted three hours, concluding early the next morning.
Jiang Xiaoyan immediately speculated that Liu Yifei might be dating the man in the video. The man seemed to have a close relationship with the actress’ team. He also brought a gift, presumably for Liu Yifei, when he arrived at the dinner.
However, once the images were shared online, Liu Yifei’s fans quickly identified the man as photographer Liu Jianan. Fans insisted that Liu Yifei and Liu Jianan are not in a romantic relationship, stressing that their meeting was purely professional as longtime colleagues.
In 2021, Liu Yifei was also rumored to be involved with Liu Jianan after the two were seen in photos taken at the same locations and in similar poses. This led to speculation that Liu Jianan was Liu Yifei’s secret boyfriend. However, Liu Jianan’s close friend and manager denied the rumors, stating: «It’s invented information. There is no romantic relationship between them. Liu Jianan and Liu Yifei are simply long-time collaborators in the industry.
Since her debut in entertainment, the media has linked Liu Yifei to several stars, including Hu Ge, Jimmy Lin and Wang Leehom. However, the only relationship she confirmed publicly was with Korean actor Song Seung Hun. The two developed a real-life romance after starring together in “The Third Way of Love.” In 2018, Song Seung Hun announced their breakup after three years of dating.
Rumors have recently been circulating that Liu Yifei is dating actor Li Xian, her co-star in “Meet Thyself.” In late 2024, the two caused a stir by appearing together at host Li Xiang’s daughter’s birthday party. Despite the dating rumors, neither of them has addressed the speculation.
