Overseasidol.com — Actress Tang Yixin recently shared on a variety show that her decision to change her name had nothing to do with her husband, actor Zhang Ruoyun.
The topic quickly gained traction online. Tang recalled calling Zhang to inform him of the name change, and he responded with laughter, joking, “You’re copying me!,”, a moment that made her realize how similar their names had become.
She emphasized, however, that it was merely a lovely coincidence.
Tang firmly stated that changing one’s name for love does not align with her view on relationships.
She believes love should be based on mutual respect and individuality, not self-sacrifice.
She also explained that her new name carries more uniqueness, which benefits her acting career.
While their marriage is often seen as a model of harmony in the entertainment industry, Tang’s remarks reflect her strong stance on preserving one’s identity even in the midst of love.
Tang Yixin’s real name is Tang Ting, and after changing her stage name, she realized that there was a similarity with Zhang Ruoyun’s name.
At that time, Zhang Ruoyun also mocked her for “learning from me”, and the two had not even started dating at that time, which directly overturned netizens’ speculations about her stage name for years.
Tang Yixin reluctantly said that changing her name with her other half was not in line with her own values.
Tang Yixin still used her real name Tang Ting when she starred in “The Legend of Zhen Huan” in 2011.
