Mainland Chinese actress Wu Jinyan, who rose to fame for her role as “Wei Yingluo” in the drama series “Story of Yanxi Palace”, surprised her fans on September 12th by announcing her marriage with Hong Yao, who played “Hong Zhou” in the same drama. This announcement contradicted their boss, Yu Zheng, who had previously denied rumors of their relationship. Responding to concerns that Wu Jinyan might be a victim of marriage fraud or financial exploitation, Yu Zheng clarified, “She has no assets under her name.”
On the 12th, Wu Jinyan and Hong Yao simultaneously shared their marriage certificate on Weibo, each tagging the other and writing messages like “Got it today” and “Married today”. This shocking news quickly soared to the top of Weibo’s trending topics.
After Wu Jinyan and Hong Yao officially announced their marriage, well-known mainland Chinese producer Yu Zheng congratulated the couple on their “double happiness”. There were initial speculations of Wu Jinyan being pregnant before marriage, but Yu Zheng explained during an interaction with netizens that it was merely a coincidence that their friend, actor Lu Hu, was getting married, leading him to celebrate two happy occasions on the same day.
Although marriage is a private matter, the stark difference in popularity between Wu Jinyan and Hong Yao garnered sympathy for Wu Jinyan, who had achieved immense success through “Story of Yanxi Palace” while Hong Yao remained relatively unknown to the public.
When asked why Wu Jinyan chose to announce her marriage during a peak period in her career, Yu Zheng responded humorously, “The master calculated the date, otherwise, we would have to wait until March next year.” He emphasized that they had discussed the announcement with platforms, production teams, and advertisers, all of whom agreed that Wu Jinyan’s marriage would not impact her contracts as she was not solely reliant on her popularity.
Addressing concerns about prenuptial agreements or potential financial risks, Yu Zheng disclosed that Wu Jinyan is filial and often sends money to her parents, having no personal assets under her name. He also reassured netizens about Hong Yao’s financial stability, mentioning his side businesses.
Regarding Wu Jinyan’s future in the entertainment industry post-marriage, Yu Zheng responded, “Just because she got married, doesn’t mean she can’t work. Our contract is until July next year, and a historical drama is coming up soon.”
Some netizens, feeling disillusioned by Yu Zheng’s unwavering support for Wu Jinyan’s rise to fame, threatened to unfollow him. In response, Yu Zheng expressed regret over losing fans due to Wu Jinyan’s decision to get married but remained encouraging towards her future endeavors. He affirmed his support for Wu Jinyan’s career and highlighted his commitment to treat artists like family, respecting their personal decisions.