On the morning of February 8, Chinese outlet 163 reported that Luo Yunxi and Chen Yao unexpectedly became the center of widespread dating rumors. According to online speculation, the two stars were repeatedly spotted wearing similar outfits and using similar phone cases, leading netizens to suspect they were using couple items.
Further fueling the rumors, Luo Yunxi and Chen Yao were said to have matching WeChat profile photos, sparking claims that they were in the middle of a passionate secret relationship. Luo Yunxi was reportedly seen visiting Chen Yao on set and even dining with her close friends. In return, Chen Yao allegedly sent him a New Year’s meal and attended his concert to show support. The situation escalated when passersby captured photos of Luo Yunxi personally driving Chen Yao back to a residential area in his hometown.
It is also known that Luo Yunxi and Chen Yao are managed by the same agency and have worked together on three dramas: Whispers of Fate, Immortality, and Follow Your Heart. Their frequent professional interactions have only added fuel to the dating speculation.
What makes the rumors more controversial is the fact that Chen Yao, often dubbed a “pure goddess” of showbiz, is believed to be dating a non-celebrity boyfriend and has even been rumored to be living with him. As a result, the alleged romance with Luo Yunxi left many fans confused and divided.
Amid growing public speculation, Luo Yunxi’s agency issued a firm denial, stating that the two actors are merely close colleagues and friends. His management clarified several points that had caused misunderstandings, explaining that the phone cases in question were released two to three years apart and could not be considered couple items. They also noted that wearing similar clothing was common, as most pieces were promotional outfits from the same brand.
Regarding visits to filming sets and concerts, the agency emphasized that these gestures were simply acts of support between coworkers from the same company and did not indicate a romantic relationship. As for the photo showing Luo Yunxi taking Chen Yao back to a residential area, his team explained that it was from several years ago when he was helping his colleague look at housing options.
Luo Yunxi, born in 1988, rose to fame across Asia through hit dramas such as Ashes of Love, Love Is Sweet, and Till the End of the Moon. He is often labeled the thinnest male actor in C-entertainment and has repeatedly sparked debate due to his extremely gaunt appearance, which some critics have called “disastrous.”
Meanwhile, Chen Yao, born in 1994, gained public recognition through popular works like Wu Xin: The Monster Killer and Legend of Nine Tails Fox.
Sources: K14
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