Wu Jinyan and Hong Yao shared pictures of their marriage licenses on September 13, 2024, to formally proclaim their union. Their posts were nice yet uncomplicated. The actress, 34, tweeted, “Registered today,” and the actor, 32, responded, “Got married today.” Producer Yu Zheng congratulated Wu Jinyan and Hong Yao, who had previously collaborated on the Story of Yanxi Palace. Wu Jinyan and Hong Yao had been together for seven years. “They finally made it after all the tests,” he remarked.
Seven Years of Dating
Yu Zheng claims that Wu Jinyan and Hong Yao began dating in 2017. They both denied having a relationship, saying they were “just friends and colleagues,” when it became public.
Dating rumors were sparked when the two were first seen together in a snapshot while on holiday in Bali in February 2019. In a hilarious response, Wu Jinyan posted a meme disclaiming the romance. A few months later, Hong Yao uploaded and later removed pictures of the two. The pair was spotted entering the same complex in 2020. Yu Zheng clarified that staying in the same location while filming was more practical for artists. The couple reignited cohabitation speculations when they were last seen late at night in 2023 when they were photographed returning to the same apartment.
Social Media Jokes: “Rumor Denials” Are Untrustworthy
Yu Zheng posted on social media, stating that he had personally witnessed this happy occurrence. He cautioned the couple against making any premature announcements, acknowledging that he had been doubted at first by some unfavorable voices. But despite Wu Jinyan’s life’s ups and downs for seven years, Hong Yao stayed steady. Yu Zheng said, “Eyes don’t lie,” projecting assurance in their partnership. He further disclosed that, having been the first to learn of her desire to get married, she had told him so and he was thrilled.
After Yu Zheng’s disclosure, internet users started making jokes about how unreliable “denials” of dating rumors—even from celebrities or their representatives—can be. Huanyu, the agency that Wu Jinyan and Hong Yao both work for, is led by Yu Zheng. The two have collaborated on plays such as Story of Yanxi Palace, in which Hong Yao played the supporting role of Hongzhou, the younger brother of the emperor, while Wu Jinyan played the role of the primary female character.
Rumors of Pregnancy?
Many were shocked to learn that Wu Jinyan was getting married at a time when her career was soaring, as she had just scored another hit with The Double. Because of her recent sightings, there are whispers that she might be pregnant. In the meantime, some people have looked up Hong Yao’s former relationships in order to criticize him for his controversial background. Still, a lot of people expressed their sincere congrats.
