On December 25, the top 1 most searched topic on Weibo belonged to a series of photos of Liu Yifei taken at a Christmas party with friends.
The party had Li Xian, Liu Chong, Wang Shi Ling, Zhu Zhou... gathering to celebrate Christmas. The photo of the "Going Where the Wind Blows" couple together caught the attention of the audience.
More than a year after the film ended, the audience finally got to see Liu Yifei and Li Xian in the same frame. Many people suspected that the couple was dating because they had the same group of close friends.
The party also attracted attention because of the participation of Vuong Thi Linh - daughter of the richest MC in Chinese showbiz, Ly Tuong.
Vuong Thi Linh participated in the show Dad, Where Are We Going Season 1 (2013) and became a hot face on television. She studied at the prestigious Beneden School, the only boarding school for girls in England with a tuition fee of 29,000 USD/year.
Meanwhile, Chu Chau has a close friendship with Liu Yifei, famous for being the beauty who holds the record for being voted the most beautiful woman in the world for 8 consecutive years.
Beauties attend party with Liu Chong - Editor-in-Chief of Vogue China. He is a powerful face in China's fashion and entertainment industry.
Liu Yifei and Li Xian have been rumored to be dating many times. According to Sina, a source said they use the same car for transportation. However, the couple keeps their personal life private.
When the movie "Going Where the Wind" first aired, Ly Hien and Liu Yifei also faced controversy about their age gap and chemistry. However, in the second half of the movie, many viewers commented that the two had more chemistry and affection in their interactions.
The New York Times has nominated Liu Yifei's "Where the Wind Is" as one of the best international dramas of 2023.
According to Xinhua News Agency, the film has caused searches for filming locations and tourism in Yunnan to increase 50 times.
The film also helped Liu Yifei and Li Xian rise in popularity after a long time without any outstanding work.