Sun Yi: The beauty from "Riding the Wind" suffers humiliation as a daughter-in-law in a wealthy family, and loses everything because of a younger lover.

The reality TV show "Riding the Wind 2026," which officially aired in early April, quickly attracted significant attention from Chinese viewers as well as the international online community. However, the person who garnered the most attention was Sun Yi.

From the very first episodes, Sun Yi became the center of discussion. She was considered the most outstanding beauty of this season, with her delicate yet captivating beauty. Notably, the actress's appearance was not simply a participation in an entertainment show, but also seen as an attempt to "come back" and regain public favor after a series of controversial personal scandals in recent years.

The famous "Queen of Melodrama" of the Chinese entertainment industry.

Sun Yi, born in 1993, entered the entertainment industry in 2013 as a model. Thanks to her height of 1.7m and delicate features, she quickly caught the eye of producers. Just two years later, Sun Yi shifted her focus to acting and immediately made an impression when she took on the lead role in her debut film, "Joy and Love." With her emotionally charged performance, the young actress won the Best Actress award at the 19th Shanghai International Film Festival and also received the New Actress of the Year award at the Chinese Youth Film Forum. This is considered a very promising start to her career.

Not stopping there, Sun Yi continued to affirm her talent through the film "My Youth," winning the Best Actress award at the 28th Tokyo International Film Festival. These two consecutive major awards made her a promising face among the 90s generation of actors. After her success in film, Sun Yi moved to the small screen and continued to make a name for herself with a series of tragic romance dramas such as "Fifteen Years Waiting for Migratory Birds," "Because I Met You," "The Legend of Mi Yue," and "The Legend of Ban Shu." With her large, expressive eyes and delicate demeanor, she is dubbed the "new generation beauty of melodrama" in the Chinese entertainment industry.

At the height of her career, Sun Yi was considered a talented and beautiful young actress. Her face was said to resemble that of Li Qin and Angelababy, while her supermodel figure helped her stand out on the red carpet. However, as her career flourished, Sun Yi's personal life took a completely different turn.

Resentful of being oppressed by her mother-in-law after marrying into a wealthy family.

In 2016, she publicly dated actor Dong Zijian – the son of powerful businesswoman Wang Jinghua. According to many sources, Dong Zijian fell in love with Sun Yi at the 2015 Tokyo Film Festival. After about a year of dating, the couple registered their marriage in May 2017. Just four months later, they welcomed their first daughter. The rapid pace of their relationship, marriage, and childbirth caused a stir in public opinion, as Sun Yi was only 24 years old at the time and was in the prime of her career.

However, Sun Yi's marriage was far from smooth. She reportedly did not receive support from her mother-in-law. Wang Jinghua was rumored to have strongly opposed the relationship, even offering a large sum of money to get Sun Yi to leave her son. The reason given was the disparity in their family backgrounds and social standing. Although they eventually registered their marriage, Sun Yi never had a formal wedding ceremony. This further fueled public speculation that she was never truly accepted by her husband's family.

After five years of marriage, in August 2022, Sun Yi and Dong Zijian announced their amicable divorce. Although there was no dispute over assets, the cause is believed to be underlying conflicts, particularly the pressure to have a second child. In a television program, Sun Yi tearfully shared about the difficulties of pregnancy and the lack of support in caring for her child. These heartfelt words resonated with the public, who saw her as a role model of a woman who dared to let go to rediscover herself.

His image crumbled because of a relationship with a man 7 years younger.

After her divorce, Sun Yi cultivated an image of an independent "strong woman." She was hailed as a symbol of modern womanhood. Even her phone case, printed with the words "Stay away from men," went viral on social media. However, this image quickly crumbled when the actress became embroiled in a love scandal in 2024.

In March 2024, paparazzi photographed Sun Yi holding hands with young tech engineer Teng Guangzheng. Shortly afterward, a woman named Bai Bai publicly accused Sun Yi of being a "mistress," claiming the actress interfered in her relationship with Teng Guangzheng. The incident quickly went viral on social media. Bai Bai also revealed details of their dating period, accusing Teng Guangzheng of "cheating" and making her a victim of cyberbullying.

Under public pressure, Sun Yi posted a short message: "Thank you everyone for your concern. I've already seen him off." She confirmed she had dated but didn't explain the allegations of a third party. This response only further angered the public. Deng Guangzheng later spoke out in defense of Sun Yi, denying she was the "other woman." However, the story became even more complicated when the actress was spotted traveling to Spain with her younger lover, despite previously claiming they had broken up.

After being discovered, Sun Yi changed her IP address from Spain to Beijing, raising suspicions of deliberate concealment. This action intensified the wave of criticism. From the image of a "strong woman," she was labeled a "deceitful beauty" and someone who "acts both on and off screen." The public gradually turned against her, and the actress's artistic activities declined significantly.

Therefore, participating in Riding the Wind 2026 was seen as an opportunity for Sun Yi to restore her image. In the program, she appeared confident, youthful, and full of positive energy. However, her scandalous past still cast a large shadow. Many viewers believe that Sun Yi's journey in the program was not just a talent competition but also a battle to regain public favor.

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