Yao Chen is accused of being a third party, divorcing her husband to be with a younger man who already has a girlfriend.

The Chinese entertainment industry has been abuzz in recent days with news regarding the private life of A-list actress Yao Chen, who allegedly ended her marriage with photographer and cinematographer Cao Yu to be with a younger actor.

This news came as a surprise to the public, as her married life had previously been relatively uneventful. The delay in announcing the divorce further fueled speculation about the real reasons behind this decision. This also marks Yao Chen's second failed marriage, following her tumultuous split from Ling Xiaosu in 2011.

The actress's first marriage became a major point of controversy in China. At the time, both Yao Chen and Ling Xiaosu were embroiled in infidelity allegations. The actor was accused of having an affair with Tang Yifei, while Yao Chen was also implicated in relationships with several male colleagues such as Sun Honglei and others. These scandals severely damaged her public image, despite her highly regarded acting abilities.

Shortly after confirming her divorce from Cao Yu, on the morning of March 19th, Yao Chen was embroiled in a new romantic scandal. According to numerous sources in the Chinese entertainment industry, the actress is reportedly secretly dating young actor Hou Wen Yuan, who is 11 years younger than her.

The two previously collaborated on the drama "In the Name of Beauty," which was filmed in 2023 and aired in 2025. In this work, they played lovers and had many bold romantic scenes. Not only on screen, but during the film's promotion, Yao Chen and Hou Wen Yuan also frequently appeared together with intimate interactions, sparking speculation of a real-life romance.

However, the story became more complicated when some sources in the industry revealed that this relationship wasn't entirely "official." According to these sources, Hou Wen Yuan was reportedly dating Zhong Chu Xi at the time he collaborated with Yao Chen. The couple developed feelings for each other after working together on a previous project and officially went public on Valentine's Day 2024, becoming one of the most beloved couples in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Rumors circulated that during their time working together, Yao Chen developed feelings for her younger co-star. Some sources even claimed she interfered in the relationship between Hou Wen Yuan and Zhong Chu Xi, leading to their breakup. By early 2025, Zhong Chu Xi reportedly accepted the breakup after realizing her boyfriend's feelings had faded.

After being with Yao Chen, Hou Wen Yuan's career is said to have made significant strides. The actor has continuously appeared in major projects, collaborating with many talented figures in the industry. This has further fueled public speculation, with many suggesting that the romantic relationship may have affected his career development.

As soon as information about the "love triangle" between Yao Chen, Hou Wen Yuan, and Zhong Chu Xi spread, the social media platform Weibo immediately erupted in controversy. In a short time, this topic dominated entertainment forums, attracting millions of discussions.

Public opinion is divided into many opposing viewpoints. Some express sympathy for Chung So-hee, while criticizing Yao Chen as a "mistress," and calling Hou Wen-yuan a "heartless man." However, many others argue that all current information is merely one-sided speculation, lacking concrete evidence, and therefore premature conclusions should be drawn.

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