Chen Hao-sen confirms relationship with younger Chinese actress, citing a pivotal message
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- Taiwanese actor Chen Hao-sen confirmed his relationship with Chinese actress Lan Xiya, who is two years his junior.
- He expressed discomfort with the term "coming out" and emphasized respecting his partner's identity beyond being his girlfriend.
- The couple's relationship began during the filming of the movie "The Wandering Garden," with a specific message acting as the catalyst.
Taiwanese actor Chen Hao-sen, previously linked to celebrity ex-wives, has publicly confirmed his relationship with Chinese actress Lan Xiya, who is two years younger than him. The couple was photographed together in January, showing public displays of affection. Chen Hao-sen, who previously garnered attention for rumored relationships with older women, including singer-actress Wei Ruxuan, appeared open and candid at a press event for the new drama "The Prophecy of Your Heart," which is directed by Peter Ho.
I'm just telling you my choice.
Chen Hao-sen revealed they have been dating for seven months. He expressed a personal aversion to the term "coming out," finding it too deliberate. He emphasized his desire to respect his partner's individuality, stating, "She has a name and a surname. If she is with me today, and her name becomes 'Chen Hao-sen's girlfriend' or 'Chen Hao-sen's other half,' I think it's very disrespectful to her."
Coming out sounds very deliberate.
When asked about the paparazzi photos, Chen Hao-sen admitted he was more concerned about his "heartthrob" image being tarnished by his awkward running posture captured in the images. He explained he had just completed a 42-kilometer marathon, leaving his legs in poor condition.
She has a name and a surname. If she is with me today, and her name becomes 'Chen Hao-sen's girlfriend' or 'Chen Hao-sen's other half,' I think it's very disrespectful to her.
The couple's connection reportedly began on the set of the film "The Wandering Garden." Chen Hao-sen recalled a challenging 72-minute continuous improvisational scene where he played a mute character wearing sunglasses. He credited the sunglasses for giving him the courage to make eye contact, seeing something "very real and pure" in Lan Xiya's eyes. The pivotal moment came after filming wrapped when Chen Hao-sen, upon learning Lan Xiya was leaving, bravely sent her a message asking, "Hey, did you go back yet?" He believes this simple question was the crucial turning point that sparked their romance.
It made me capture her eyes. I saw something very real and pure in her eyes.
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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.
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