On June 2, an unidentified image showing two men sharing a bed began circulating widely online. Within hours, internet users started speculating that the individuals in the photo resembled Elk Zhan and Rocco Liu. The claims rapidly spread across social media, fueling rumors of a possible romantic relationship between the two.
Neither of the individuals in the image was officially identified, but the visual similarities noted by online users were enough to trigger widespread discussion.
Elk Zhan first entered the entertainment industry as a member of the Chinese boy group D.BOY in 2016 before transitioning into acting in 2019. Since then, he has appeared in numerous television projects and gained attention for his role in the popular Boys’ Love drama Revenged Love. His growing popularity has made him a frequent topic of discussion among fans and entertainment media.
Following the spread of the rumors, Elk Zhan’s management agency released an official statement rejecting the claims. The agency described all information circulating online as false and stated that legal action may be pursued against individuals responsible for creating or spreading the rumors. According to the statement, the company has already secured evidence related to the incident. The agency also apologized to anyone who may have been negatively affected by the speculation and urged the public not to believe or share unverified information.
Rocco Liu, editorial director of Vogue China, also addressed the rumors personally. In a social media post, Liu expressed surprise at finding himself involved in the controversy, explaining that he had been working overtime when the allegations suddenly surfaced online. He strongly denied the claims and announced his intention to report the matter to authorities. Liu wrote that he never expected to become the subject of such rumors and jokingly remarked that the situation had ruined his motivation to continue working overtime.
Both Elk Zhan’s agency and Rocco Liu have indicated that they are prepared to take legal measures against those responsible for spreading false information. Their statements have shifted attention toward the origins of the viral image and the rapid spread of unverified claims on social media. As of now, no evidence has been presented publicly linking either Elk Zhan or Rocco Liu to the individuals shown in the photo.
The controversy has generated significant discussion online, particularly among fans of Elk Zhan. While some social media users questioned the authenticity of the rumors from the beginning, others called for greater caution when sharing unverified content involving public figures.
With both parties categorically denying the allegations and threatening legal action, attention is now focused on whether further developments will emerge regarding the source of the viral image.
Sources: Koreaboo
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