On September 13, 2024, Wu Jinyan and Hong Yao officially announced their marriage by sharing photos of their marriage licenses. Their posts were simple but sweet. The 34-year-old actress wrote, “Registered today” while the 32-year-old actor wrote, “Got married today.” The couple, who previously worked together on Story of Yanxi Palace, received congratulations from producer Yu Zheng, who revealed that Wu Jinyan and Hong Yao had been together for seven years. He commented, “After all the tests, they finally made it.”
Dating for Seven Years
According to Yu Zheng, Wu Jinyan and Hong Yao started dating in 2017. However, when their relationship was exposed, they both denied it, claiming they were “just friends and colleagues.”
The two were first photographed vacationing together in Bali in February 2019, sparking dating speculation. Wu Jinyan humorously responded with a meme denying the romance. Months later, Hong Yao posted, then deleted, photos of the two. In 2020, the couple was once again seen entering the same complex. Yu Zheng explained that it was more convenient for artists filming to stay in the same area. The two were most recently photographed returning to the same unit late at night in 2023, reigniting cohabitation rumors.
Netizens Joke “Rumor Denials” Can’t be Trusted
Yu Zheng took to social media, sharing that he had witnessed this joyous occasion firsthand. He admitted that early on, negative voices caused him some doubt, and he advised the couple not to announce anything too soon. However, after seven years of ups and downs in Wu Jinyan’s life, Hong Yao remained constant. “Eyes don’t lie,” Yu Zheng shared, expressing confidence in their relationship. He also revealed that she had told him she wanted to marry, that he was first to know and he’s so happy.
Yu Zheng’s reveal has gotten Netizens joking that “denials” of dating rumors even by the stars themselves or their agents can’t be trusted after all. Yu Zheng is the boss of Huanyu, which is the agency of both Wu Jinyan and Hong Yao. The two have worked together in dramas like Story of Yanxi Palace where Wu Jinyan was the female lead and Hong Yao a supporting actor as the emperor’s younger brother Hongzhou.
Pregnancy Rumors?
Wu Jinyan recently had another hit in The Double, which is why many were surprised at the wedding announcement coming at a time when her career has reached new heights. There are rumors she may be pregnant from her recent sightings. Meanwhile, some have dug up Hong Yao’s dating history, expressing disapproval due to his past controversy. Nonetheless, many sent their warmest congratulations.
