Famous Chinese actress Zhao Wei surprised fans when she appeared with famous actor Chen Kun, sparking speculation about a reunion between the two.
"I still can't believe Zhao Wei appeared with Chen Kun" - that was the stunned reaction of a fan who witnessed the moment that shook the Chinese entertainment industry on April 30 (local time). At the premiere of the new movie "The One" in Beijing, Zhao Wei made a rare public appearance, next to Chen Kun, who plays the role of mentor and supporter for rising actress Zhang Jingyi, the main star of the movie. While other celebrities such as Song Jia, Wang Ziwen... also attended, all eyes were on Zhao Wei and Chen Kun.
Fans at the venue shared their reactions online, posting posts that read: "Even with a mask on, I recognized Zhao Wei immediately. Her superstar aura is unmistakable," "Zhao Wei's presence is so strong that she can't be ignored," and "It's shocking that Zhao Wei appeared with Chen Kun."
What makes this moment so shocking is that for years, there has been a "long-standing belief" that Zhao Wei and Chen Kun are no longer compatible. When Chen Kun founded his entertainment company and acting school, he invited Zhou Xun and Shu Qi but not Zhao Wei. His previous interviews even showed a strained friendship between the two. Specifically, the actor once frankly stated: "We were never that close from the beginning, although our relationship was not as bad as people thought."
According to Chen Kun, Zhao Wei's bright and cheerful nature was something he once liked, but eventually became traits that drove them apart. Chen Kun even publicly compared the actress unfavorably to Zhou Xun, claiming that Zhou's sympathetic silence comforted him more than Zhao Wei's persistent questioning.
The actor also mentioned that Zhao Wei and Huang Xiaoming complement each other better because they are both tough. Additionally, when asked if he watched Zhao Wei's directorial debut "So Young" and showed his support, Chen Kun bluntly replied, "Why should I?"
In fact, Chen Kun's harsh reaction and comparison between Zhao Wei and Zhou Xun led to speculation that Zhao Wei had wronged Zhou Xun, to the point that even Chen Kun turned his back on the actress. As a result, Zhao Wei's reputation was severely damaged after Chen Kun's statements.
So the two of them appearing together and sitting next to each other at an event caused a social media explosion. Some fans speculated that this could be a sign that their friendship still exists quietly. Netizens left comments like: "Maybe they just kept things private from the beginning."
Notably, during the time Zhao Wei was blacklisted in 2023, Chen Kun never deleted her old photos - an action that was not overlooked. Many people, for fear of being implicated, deleted photos that showed they had a relationship with Zhao Wei.
The reunion of Zhao Wei and Chen Kun at the event that took place at the end of April brought a feeling of both nostalgia and hope, as if the perfect moment had come for the two stars who were inseparable from My Fair Princess and countless memories of fans.
Before appearing with Chen Kun, the last time Zhao Wei was seen by fans was when she went back to her hometown to visit her mother. According to local media reports at the time, some viewers happened to see the actress taking her mother to a flower village in her hometown in Anhui Province. She wore a black down jacket and a beige hat, her outfit was simple and modest. Around her neck, the actress wore a Buddhist rosary. This was Zhao Wei's first public appearance after a series of rumors that she and her ex-husband were involved in a fraud and human trafficking ring in Myanmar earlier this year.
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