Chinese actress Ma Sichun has openly shared her current relationship status, indirectly confirming speculation that she has broken up with her younger boyfriend, musician Zhang Zhexuan.
The actress recently appeared on a podcast where she spoke openly about her personal life for the first time in a long time. During the conversation, she said, “Being single is actually a very comfortable state. I’m not the kind of person who feels like I can’t live without love.”
According to Ma Sichun, the satisfaction he finds in his work and career is already enough to make his life feel fulfilling. Her statement quickly attracted public attention, with many interpreting it as confirmation that her relationship with Zhang Zhexuan had come to an end.
Romance rumors about the couple first surfaced in March 2021 when paparazzi photographed them holding hands. Zhang Zhexuan, who is four years younger than the actress, is the lead singer of the rock band PennyLane. At the time, Ma Sichun described him as “the sun that illuminates my life,” particularly during a difficult period when he struggled with depression.
However, the report faced strong criticism from the public. Zhang Zhexuan had previously been involved in several personal disputes, which made many fans worry about Ma Sichun. On social media some supporters even called on the actress to leave the relationship.
Entertainment industry insiders later suggested that the couple may have quietly separated as early as mid-2024 while Ma Sichun was filming a TV drama. Although a video later surfaced of the two having dinner with friends, many believed the footage had been recorded earlier.
Over the years that dating rumors have been circulating, Ma Sichun has repeatedly had to deny speculation that she was pregnant or had secretly given birth. In 2022, after posting a workout video on social media, she directly responded to a comment stating that she was “exercising after giving birth” by firmly saying, “Sorry, I’ve never given birth.”
The actress also explained that her weight gain during a certain period was due to the side effects of drugs used to treat depression, not pregnancy as some rumors suggested.
Now, at 37, Ma Sichun says she no longer wants to spend too much energy trying to change someone in a relationship. She shared her point of view simply: if the right person appears, things will naturally work out, but if not, she’s totally fine with that too.
Sources: Saostar
