LayarHijau– The new drama starring Chen Jingke and Esther Yu, Road to Success, is currently airing and has successfully captured the public’s attention on LayarHijau.com. Amidst the excitement of watching his acting, many viewers are curious about the actor’s personal love life and wonder, who is Chen Jingke’s girlfriend? Before discussing further, let’s take a look at his brief bio.
Born on March 11, 1997, in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, his real name is Lu Yu. He began to be widely known by the public thanks to his roles in popular dramas such as The Eternal Love 3 and Hello Mr. Gu. Since then, the name Chen Jingke has continued to shine. However, his romantic journey has always been in the spotlight. Here is the chronological order of the women who have been rumored or proven to be close to him.
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Xie Zhen, The Girlfriend from His Pre-Debut Days
Long before he was known as an actor, Chen Jingke, under his real name Lu Yu, was reportedly in a relationship with a woman named Xie Zhen. Xie Zhen is a Boston University student who once participated in the reality dating show Shining You. They were rumored to have been dating since high school through college, maintaining a long-distance relationship.
In an old interview session, Lu Yu showed off their couple photos and happily expressed his feelings. He said, “I don’t really like taking photos, but I will accompany her to do the things she likes.” He also added, “My WeChat Moments and Weibo are full of photos of me and my girlfriend!” This relationship was purely from his past before he officially entered the entertainment industry.
Sun Qian and the Breakup Rumors Due to Unfollowing
Rumors of Chen Jingke’s closeness with Sun Qian emerged after they starred together in the drama Islands in 2024. Their strong chemistry both on and off-screen made this couple a favorite among viewers. Various details of their interactions made the couple hashtag trend on social media, and their CP super topic surpassed millions of followers. During a variety show, Sun Qian even openly admitted, “Chen Jingke is my ideal type.” The romance rumors grew stronger when, in early 2024, they were caught on camera entering and exiting the same apartment complex on two consecutive days.
However, this rumor was shaken by rumors of a change in their relationship status when Chen Jingke’s Instagram account was found to have unfollowed Sun Qian in mid-2025. This action triggered various reactions from netizens. Some fans believe that the act of unfollowing is concrete proof that they have broken up. However, a small minority of more rational netizens analyzed that it was merely a common rumor-avoidance tactic in the entertainment industry, or simply a strategy to promote Chen Jingke’s new drama. Interestingly, it was revealed that Sun Qian had actually never followed Chen Jingke’s account in the first place. Until now, both parties have not provided an official clarification regarding their actual relationship status.
Esther Yu and Sweet Interactions in the Drama Road to Success
Along with the airing of Road to Success, the sweet interactions between Chen Jingke and Esther Yu during the drama promotions have also become the spotlight. Various moments, such as playing the french fry tossing game, playing soccer on the streets of Hengdian, and taking pictures of each other using an instant camera, are often caught on camera. During a drama promotion livestream, Esther Yu directly commented, “It’s so sweet,” responding to their moments.
Esther Yu also once evaluated Chen Jingke in an interview. She said, “My first impression was that he is reliable” and “he has a stable and reliable aura.” She even described her first impression of Chen Jingke as someone who “talks little, but is very different once you get close.”
Although their interactions look very sweet, the proportion of netizen opinions regarding this is very clear. The majority of netizens and the media understand that the interaction is purely a creative and professional drama promotion strategy, considering the timing coincides with the airing period of Road to Success. Only a small minority of fans truly believe they have fallen in love in real life. There is no concrete evidence, such as personal dating photos outside the promotion schedule, to support this dating rumor.
In the end, the phenomenon of chemistry both on and off-screen often makes viewers get carried away by their feelings. However, it is important to separate work promotion from personal life. Rather than focusing too much on guessing who Chen Jingke’s actual girlfriend is, it is better to continue supporting their future works. What do you think, are their interactions purely professional or is there a hidden romance?
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