Bai Lu and Xu Kai are a familiar pair, having played onscreen partners in The Legends and again in Arsenal Military Academy 烈火军校. They are also both under the management of Huanyu Film.
However, Bai Lu recently got flak when a clip behind the scenes showed her pinching Xu Kai‘s butt. She received many hate comments from those who thought that it was completly out of line and inappropriate. I admit it’s kinda awkward to watch since it isn’t even a simple tap like friends usually do but hey, the pair have known each other for a while so we don’t know how close they’ve gotten. Xu Kai doesn’t seem offended anyway so maybe it’s just normal for them?
Their boss Yu Zheng was quick to come to Bai Lu defence. He mentioned that those who are making noise are not real fans but just haters. The whole family — referring to their agency, Huanyu Film — are in good terms. Yu Zheng revealed that they will have a line of projects for more couple pairings and more collaborations for the two. He also stressed that Zhenxiang CP — referring to Bai Lu and Xu Kai’s characters in Arsenal Military Academy is the focus for Huanyu in the next few years and it doesn’t matter what the haters say.
Huanyu also made a statement earlier today to state that the footage was leaked through unofficial means and the interactions were misconstrued to malign the artists! They have turned things over to their lawyers and reserve the right to take legal action.
In the showbiz industry, even a playful exchange can spark hatred. It looks to me as if the two are just really comfortable. If Xu Kai did not mind it, then why should we? Also, for all we know, she might just be demonstrating something to him.
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Anonymous
If a guy did that to a woman they would get hate too though even worse.
Anonymous
Well maybe you should get to know their relationship first.
He was spotted staying at her house last year and they are all over each other in their drama BTS
It's not like they are strangers and don't want each other.
He doesn't seem like he is mad at all.
I can tell you they are dating for years now.
Heidi
Guys, this is totally normal. When you're that close with someone, believe me you get very familiar and handsy.
I think this is hilarious. I'm so stoked about future projects for the two.
Anonymous
I think people should stop assuming that every friendship is the same. Every friendship is different. Don’t forget that culture is a factor too. Maybe it’s because I’m a KAILU shipper so I don’t think it’s weird or anything but rather cute, funny and that they’re just comfortable with each other. Let them be. They’re good friends (or maybe more) and still young. At least they get along well and not hating on each other. Also, I’m so happy to know that they have more dramas lined up for them as a couple! Ahhhh!!
Anonymous
They are close and have a good relationship with each other. These haters are a bunch of drama queens.
AsIaN_HoLiC
Well – you don't recall the amount of hate that Yangzi still receives for being friendly with her co-stars – and I simply don't get it – I mean they are friends; there were times when I shipped actors that starred together and had wonderful chemistry, but I find C-netizens to be the worse fans ever – compared to SK or Japan – fans act like they own the star or try to "protect" him/her from unknown danger he/she may be exposed to by socializing too much with the 'wrong person'?!! but again who is to blame? Bai Lu is one lucky girl as people stepped in to shot down the nonsense.
AsIaN_HoLiC
** who is to be blamed?
Anonymous
At least they're getting free publicity. Other than that, aren't we all curious as to their "real" relationship? Like since most of us probably don't have a relationship with anyone in real life, we have to live theirs vicariously.
Anonymous
Haha that's because people hate YZ but not BL
Anonymous
I mean on this site. BL has more international fans here compare to YZ.
kimberlyamor
I think they are really dating to be that comfortable in each other.
Lil
I’ll take the company word on this that it was part of a cute scene. Plus they both are too comfortable with each other (just go watch their dramas BTS).
Lil
*cut scene
Anonymous
The more famous you get the more hate and jealousym Like that for all celbs for example Yang Mi and ZLY amways get hated on.
tro77
That was cute!
Anonymous
It looks more like they are practicing for a scene. She is supposed to be a girl posing as a guy in order to be in the academy.
JD
The two were dating for sure. No girls so daring to do that actio unless with your boyfriend
CT
Honestly, who really cares that deeply to get mad at this (not saying the readers here, but fans in general)? Let's say they are flirting? So what? It's not harmful, it's not offensive, it's between the two of them. Why should that bother anyone outside of their relationship. So bizarre!
Sunny
Totally agree with your comment!
I'm also so excited for more dramas for this OTP as well. Their chemistry is off the charts 😀
Sunny
I love Yu Zheng for doubling down on the couple. He's like there will be plenty more where that came from so take that haters 😛
ChyuuNyuu
Good point. I would be really happy for them if they are dating. Hope they get to play together in another drama again soon!