Chinese stars Zhao Liying and Lin Gengxin recently sparked discussions on social media with their coincidental and romantic gestures.
On the 17th of September, Zhao Liying posted a selfie on Weibo with the caption “Wishing everyone fulfillment and happiness, may all be well and round like the moon.” On the same evening, Lin Gengxin, who has worked with Zhao on dramas like “Legend of Chu Qiao” and “Princess Agents,” also shared a photo of mooncakes with a blessing that read “Full moon, safe and sound.” The similarity in their Mid-Autumn Festival greetings stirred up excitement among netizens.
In the photo Zhao shared, she wore a white T-shirt, casually tied her hair up, and posed with a peace sign, showing a subtle smile. Lin Gengxin, on the other hand, sported a black sleeveless shirt with two boxes of mooncakes in front of him. Observant fans noticed that the mooncakes were inspired by a classical Chinese painting, and the promotional image included the words “Cute bunny sends blessings for the Mid-Autumn Festival.” His blessing was “Full moon, safe and sound.”
Earlier, Zhao Liying’s hairpin hairstyle had trended online, drawing attention to Fujian Quanzhou culture. Born in the year of the rabbit, Zhao deliberately wrote “safe and sound” in her Weibo post, accompanied by a dog emoji.
The rumored relationship between Zhao Liying and Lin Gengxin has been a long-standing topic among fans, often caught in affectionate moments together. However, Zhao’s studio recently posted a photo of them together to dispel rumors, affirming that they are just good friends.
The duo’s collaboration in the hit dramas “Legend of Chu Qiao” in 2017 and “Princess Agents” this year garnered high viewership and stirred up conversations due to their on-screen chemistry. Despite previous clarifications that they are only friends, their nearly identical Mid-Autumn Festival greetings have once again ignited speculations among fans.