On July 29, Ye Ke, girlfriend of Chinese actor Huang Xiaoming, hosted a three-hour livestream session that attracted over 3.7 million viewers and generated more than 7.5 million yuan (approximately over 1 million USD) in sales. Her performance placed her sixth among China’s top livestreamers for the day, with a single body wash product alone pulling in over 1 million yuan in revenue.
Her comeback marks a surprising twist after she had withdrawn from social media in November 2024 following backlash surrounding her relationship with Huang Xiaoming. “I wanted to return to a quiet life and avoid bringing negative attention to my loved ones,” she had said then.
Now, however, she stresses the importance of earning her own keep. “As long as you’re working and not relying on others, then whatever you do is valid,” she noted, clarifying that her return was driven by necessity, not desire for fame.
While Ye Ke refrained from discussing Huang Xiaoming directly, netizens noted a shift in her demeanor. Previously criticized for promoting plastic surgery, she now encourages women to focus on saving money rather than chasing costly beauty trends.
Ye Ke became a target of online mockery for her past remarks, particularly her viral quote: “I didn’t alter my body that much, just lightly… maybe around 40%.” This line has since become a widely used meme among Chinese youth.
Despite the ridicule, Ye Ke’s livestreaming success signals her resilience. Meanwhile, Huang Xiaoming remains silent on the relationship, having last addressed the controversy during a promotional event for The Wig where he publicly apologized and vowed to “resolve personal matters properly.”
Sohu recently reported that the couple now shares a child. Ye Ke has two children from a previous marriage, and Huang Xiaoming has a son with ex-wife Angelababy, from whom he divorced in 2022.
As one of China’s most recognizable stars with credits including The Return of the Condor Heroes (2006) and Winter Begonia, Huang Xiaoming continues to attract attention — though now, it seems, for both professional and deeply personal reasons.
Sources: 24h
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