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After Falling Out With Bai Lu, Zhang Linghe Rarely Opens Up: True Love Will Be Stopped by Heaven

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Chinese drama heartthrob Zhang Linghe discussed his views on love in a recent variety show.
  • He stated that true love is often hindered by fate.
  • This comes after rumors of a falling out between him and actress Bai Lu following their collaboration on the drama 'Story of Ning An'.

Chinese drama heartthrob Zhang Linghe, who gained fame for his role in 'Love You Seven Times,' has sparked discussion with his recent comments on love during the variety show 'Startling Reasoning 4.' When asked about the nature of true love, Zhang expressed a philosophical view, stating, "True love is generally prevented by heaven." He also added, "Love is always feeling indebted, not love at first sight."

His remarks have drawn attention due to persistent rumors of a past romantic involvement and subsequent fallout with actress Bai Lu. The two starred together in the historical drama 'Story of Ning An,' which fueled speculation of a real-life romance. However, reports of a bitter breakup have circulated since their collaboration.

Love is always feeling indebted, not love at first sight.

โ€” Zhang LingheZhang Linghe's definition of love during a variety show.

Further fueling these rumors, netizens pointed to their interactions at industry events. At the Tencent 'Starlight Awards' late last year, Bai Lu appeared expressionless while Zhang Linghe accepted an award, leading to speculation of animosity. More recently, at the 'Weibo Night' event in February, Bai Lu was seen ending a conversation abruptly and turning her head away with an eye-roll as Zhang Linghe approached, a moment captured on camera and widely interpreted as a sign of their strained relationship.

True love is generally prevented by heaven.

โ€” Zhang LingheZhang Linghe's philosophical take on romantic relationships.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.