36-year-old mainland Chinese actress Dilraba and 28-year-old actor Chen Feiyu have been embroiled in dating rumors since collaborating on the historical drama “The Lantern of Daytime.” Their relationship status has garnered significant attention from the public and media alike.
Facing continuous speculation from the public, Dilraba did not rush to make an official statement. Instead, on September 9th, she posted a series of photos on her social media accounts showing her in a casual “solo T-shirt” outfit, subtly addressing the rumors and implying that she is currently single.
During the promotion of the new drama “The Lantern of Daytime,” Chen Feiyu was asked about the commonalities between Dilraba and basketball, to which he spontaneously replied, “Both are my favorites.” While some netizens criticized this response as forced promotion of their onscreen pairing, in June of this year, entertainment blogger Liu Dachui and others began speculating through textual revelations that the two might be in a “secret romantic cohabitation.” By August, Liu Dachui further alleged that their relationship had progressed to the stage of “about to meet each other’s parents.” However, to date, the informants have not provided any tangible evidence or photos of the two together.
Dilraba had previously attended a brand event where she openly and unequivocally stated that she and Chen Feiyu are “just good partners in collaboration,” directly denying any romantic involvement.
On September 9th, Dilraba shared several home selfies on her social media platforms. In the photos, she is seen wearing a casual deep purple top, with her index fingers pointing deliberately to the words “I love my alone time,” maintaining direct eye contact with the camera.
Sharp-eyed netizens noticed that in the background of the photos, there was a hat originally embroidered with the auspicious Chinese character “Double Happiness” (囍). However, in the photos Dilraba shared, the character seemed intentionally removed through post-editing to be replaced with green leaves, further conveying a message to the public that she is content being single. Subsequently, Dilraba’s studio also reposted this content, indicating a synchronized response. Netizens praised Dilraba’s clever and thoughtful way of addressing the situation.
In the past, Dilraba has mentioned her enjoyment of solitude multiple times, revealing that her ideal vacation is peacefully watching movies at home and relishing undisturbed quiet time. Faced with the overwhelming romantic rumors, she once again demonstrated emotional intelligence by utilizing light-hearted selfies and interacting with netizens, objectively presenting her current life status. Fans and netizens alike praised her dignified and adorable response method.