LayarHijau— Allegations regarding a secret romance between actress Song Zu’er and actor-singer Liu Yuning have recently taken social media by storm. The two stars previously showcased intense chemistry as leads in the historical romance drama The Prisoner of Beauty (折腰), which had already established a massive following for their onscreen pairing. However, the latest controversy does not stem from official news but from a netizen’s claim of discovering a suspected private Weibo account belonging to the actress, allegedly containing evidence of her personal feelings for her co-star.
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The speculation ignited on the night of April 12 when a netizen, claiming to be a former fan of the couple, exposed an account under the handle “Duoduo’s Baby 200810.” The account drew suspicion due to technical similarities with Song Zu’er’s official records, including a mobile phone upgrade history that perfectly matched her known devices since 2016. Furthermore, the IP addresses of the account’s posts frequently aligned with the actress’s official travel itineraries, leading many to believe the account holder was following the same schedule as the star.
Further investigation into the suspected account revealed that it had followed the Liu Yuning and Song Zu’er couple super-topic for over a thousand days, dating back to the filming period of The Prisoner of Beauty. The account also followed the super-topic for Ethan Juan for 2,406 days and was caught liking various posts related to the romantic shipping of the two leads. Most notably, the account had secured digital tickets for Liu Yuning’s birthday livestream, and the real-name registration for the linked phone number displayed “Sun X Qing,” which closely resembles Song Zu’er’s birth name, Sun Fanqing.
In response to these viral claims, Song Zu’er’s fan base quickly mobilized to debunk the evidence. Fans pointed out significant chronological inconsistencies, such as the account posting about being in college in 2016, whereas Song Zu’er did not begin her university studies until 2018. They also noted a major discrepancy in personal tastes. “The owner of this account clearly enjoys eating durian, while it is a well-known fact among fans that Song Zu’er famously dislikes the fruit,” a fan representative stated, highlighting that the account holder’s identity does not match the actress’s profile.
As the topic surged to the top of the trending charts, Song Zu’er’s official fan club issued a statement in the early hours of April 13, declaring that the rumors regarding the private account were entirely fabricated. Shortly thereafter, Song Zu’er’s official studio broke their silence to address the dating rumors directly, aiming to settle the confusion and put an end to the unauthorized speculation regarding her private life and her relationship with her The Prisoner of Beauty co-star.
In their official response, the studio emphasized that the relationship between the two actors is strictly professional and friendly. “The content circulating online is untrue. They are friends and amicable professional partners, and we urge everyone not to over-interpret their relationship,” the studio clarified. By issuing this statement, the management hopes to protect the artists’ reputations and encourages the public to focus on their professional works rather than unverified personal rumors.
