Overseasidol.com — Chinese actress Zhou Ye has once again become a hot topic online after paparazzi footage allegedly showing her intimate moments with a mystery man spread across social media.
However, public attention is now shifting beyond the romance itself and toward the identity of the man involved.
On May 22, 2026, a well-known paparazzi account released two separate videos showing Zhou Ye with the same man during meetings in mid-April and mid-May.
In the clips, the pair appeared extremely close, greeting each other with hugs and kisses, instantly fueling relationship rumors and sending the actress’s name trending online.
Shortly after the videos went viral, many internet users speculated that the man was rising actor Zhou Haoqi.
The speculation intensified because Zhou Haoqi’s name suddenly dominated online discussions at the same time his new movie was being promoted, leading some netizens to suspect a possible publicity strategy tied to the dating rumors.
However, the narrative shifted after former Hesong agency manager Li Dengke stated that the man seen with Zhou Ye was not Zhou Haoqi.
His comments added more confusion to the situation and strengthened speculation that the actor’s name may have been unintentionally dragged into the viral controversy.
The incident has also reignited conversations about celebrity privacy in China’s entertainment industry.
Many netizens criticized the circulation of secretly filmed private moments, arguing that such behavior crosses ethical boundaries and invades artists’ personal lives.
At the same time, others pointed out how celebrity dating rumors often generate massive attention that can indirectly affect entertainment promotions.
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