EXO’s Lay has found himself in the spotlight as rumors circulate about him being spotted at a hotel with popular Chinese actress Zhao Lusi.
Reports from Chinese media on February 1 revealed that paparazzi caught Lay and Zhao Lusi‘s cars at a hotel. Allegedly, they were seen leaving the hotel only 10 minutes apart, fueling speculations of a romantic connection.
Lay‘s agency swiftly dismissed the rumors, stating, “The dating speculation is just a rumor. Lay is focused on his promotions, and he has no plans to date.”
Despite the denial, netizens on China’s social media platform Weibo are buzzing about the dating rumors, making it a trending topic. Notably, the two celebrities have never collaborated on any projects.
Lay, who debuted with EXO in 2012 and remains a member even after leaving SM Entertainment in 2022, and Zhao Lusi, who gained fame since her 2016 debut, are both well-known figures.
Zhao Lusi has starred in popular Chinese dramas such as ‘Who Rules the World,’ ‘The Long Ballad,‘ and ‘Love Like the Galaxy.’
Netizens had various reactions:
“Zhao Lusi is so popular in China right now. Lay is lucky if they’re dating!“
“If Lay is dating, it’s good news. He’s been in the industry for so long without any relationship news.”
“It’s surprising to see a top actress like Zhao Lusi in a dating rumor. I hope it’s not true, but I’ll support her either way.”
“Why would she choose to date a Korean idol when there are plenty of good-looking Chinese celebrities?”
“It’s not unusual for people to stay in the same hotel as celebs for work. I’ve probably ‘dated’ a few celebs myself without knowing!”
“Choosing to date a Korean celebrity among numerous good-looking Chinese celebrities shows a bad taste in men.”
Some netizens also expressed skepticism:
“I never thought Zhao Lusi’s name would be mentioned in a dating scandal. I hope it’s not true, but even if it is, I’ll still support her acting.”
“Celebrity encounters in the same hotel might just be coincidences due to work commitments in the same area.”
What are your thoughts?
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