NETIZENS: SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE REVEALS CHEN XIANG CHEATED ON MAO XIAO TONG + HE RESPONDS

Chen Xiang and Mao Xiao Tong announced their relationship in September 2015.

They broke up in October 2017. Mao Xiao Tong posted "I never thought this scene would appear before my eyes". Chen Xiang said it was his fault for failing to protect Xiao Tong. These vague statements resulted in bitter fights between the fans. While these fights never died down, public interest in the breakup was reignited when Mao Xiao Tong denied Chen Xiang's narrative that the reason for the breakup was distance.

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On the 24th,  a netizen released surveillance footage taken in the elevator at Chen Xiang and Mao Xiao Tong's apartment building. It shows on October 1 2017 at 20:40, Chen Xiang and Jiang Kai Tong entering and leaving the elevator together. 4 minutes later Mao Xiao Tong returns home. And four minute later Jiang Kai Tong leaves the building. At 21:45 she posted, "I never thought this scene would appear before my eyes". At 00:15 on October 2 2017 people believed to be her staff begin moving all her belongings out of the apartment. By 1:20 she has moved out.

On the 25th, Chen Xiang released a statement. As the release of the video was malicious and a violation of privacy he is considering taking legal action. He admitted he did not deal with the breakup well which has resulted in friends being roped into the situation. And for that, he apologises to them.

Chen Xiang's studio also released a statement. They allege the video has been edited maliciously, Chen Xiang's reputation has been slandered. They urge netizens to stop spreading misinformation or they will take legal action to protect Chen Xiang.


TRUTH BEHIND CHEN XIANG AND MAO XIAO TONG'S BREAKUP EXPOSED

COMMENTS: 4114
1. [+6994] My heart hurts for Mao Xiao Tong 

2. [+7433] ah ah, do the zha nan's fans still have face?

3. [+6638] You guys wanted definitive proof  Are you satisfied now  Do you want to say the rumours are not about your side  My heart hurts for my family's little sister Tong. Out of respect for their previous relationship as lovers she protected him and in return received your endless verbal abuse and attacks  Xiao Tong jia you, it will be better in the future 

4. [+5051] ah ah zha nan, there's finally definitive proof

5. [+4498] So it turns out Jiang is this disgusting

COMMENTS: 2074
1. [+8087] My heart hurts for Mao Xiao Tong. Her and her family have been attacked by Chen Xiang's fans for months. On reality shows Chen Xiang is still acting like a man who's been hurt by love  Can't believe it.

2. [+5378] Chen Xiang's character is no good. Trying to white-wash himself in the The Inn is so embarrassing.

3. [+4682] Can't believe it. Can't believe it.  He cheated but is acting pitiful  I've never seen such a shameless person 

4. [+3782] The Oscars owes Chen Xiang a Best Actor award.

5. [+3517] Chen Xiang can be considered the bastard of the century!  He cheated yet is shameless enough to buy a trending search and act pitiful!


CHEN XIANG RESPONDS

COMMENTS: 6969
1. [+11656] ah ah da  [T/N: kinda like "okay okay sure. whatever you say. *rolls eyes*]

2. [+10087] Taken down

3. [+7366] Still making excuses even though it's so obvious. We have eyes.

4. [+5670] I saw an interview. Mao Xiao Tong was hurt deeply by him. You can't only look at a man's appearance.

5. [+5269] Mao Xiao Tong is simply a role model for girls! Immediately moves out! My heart hurts for Mao Xiao Tong. She's been attacked by Chen Xiang's fans for months and they're still not letting go of her. And a certain someone was acting pitiful on a TV program successfully white-washing himself  Those who attacked Mao Xiao Tong shouldn't you apologise?

COMMENTS:
1. [+6655] Clearly a lack of confidence. He can only say it's a serious violation of privacy  There's nothing else he can say.

2. [+5279] The truth is he cheated.

3. [+4927] Stop the spread of misinformation??  Your side muddied the female. When your fans attacked the female until she was bloody [T/N figuratively not literally] why didn't you come out?? If it wasn't for the video we would still be pitying you. You really know how to act on the TV program.

4. [+4807] Mao Xiao Tong moving houses in the middle of the night was so damn hot. So courageous.

5. [+3411] Now what has Mao Xiao Tong done wrong 
[T/N: picture of comments attacking Mao Xiao Tong]


THOUGHTS:
- I liked them as a couple so I was disappointed when they broke up. I also liked them individually. My heart breaks for Mao Xiao Tong and I've lost all respect for Chen Xiang. He is literally the epitome of a zha nan.

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NETIZENS: GAI WITHDRAWS FROM SINGER 2018. HUA CHEN YU TO JOIN.

WEIBO: FROM SINGER RECORDING: GAI WITHDRAWS, LI QUAN PLAYS, HUA CHEN YU IS THE REPLACEMENT.

On the 18th, at the Singer 2018 live recording, Hong Tao [T/N: producer] announces due to special circumstances Li Quan is a temporary replacement. On the day of the recording, GAI who could not be found confirmed his withdrawal. Jessie J appeared on stage stopping rumours of her withdrawal. In regards to news of Hua Chen Yu being the replacement, Su Shi Ding did not deny but stated "if he comes I'll be quite happy".


COMMENTS:
1. [+14691] Those who don't want GAI to withdraw send this to the top!!

2. [+12867] I'm not GAI's fan but recently I heard 沧海一声笑 and 天干物燥 and he's not bad. And he's doing quite well with his girlfriend. I'm not saying other's aren't good enough but as an ordinary person he's quite good.

3. [+5065] GAI's singing is quite good, sign

4. [+3800] Anticipating Hua Chen Yu 

5. +4287] sign. Originally the one I was anticipating the most was GAI

6. [+2726] Anticipating Hua Chen Yu

7. [+2525] OMG!!!!!! Hua Hua is coming!!!!!!!!!


PERSONAL THOUGHTS:
I didn't watch Singer 2017 because it was so messy. I was really looking forward to Singer 2018 but it's started again.
The PG One scandal (lyrics and affair with Li Xiao Lu) is having an unbelievable effect on the Chinese hip-hop community.
I really like Hua Chen Yu and am really keen to see him join but not at the expense of GAI and honestly Hua should be cast from the start not be here to replace someone.

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NETIZENS: LUHAN ANNOUNCES RELATIONSHIP WITH GUAN XIAO TONG

i won't translate each post/article.
i've added some additional info as well as my own personal thoughts at the end of this post.

so Luhan announced on weibo he's dating Guan Xiao Tong

Hello everyone. Let me introduce to you all. This is my girlfriend @Guan Xiao Tong.

and she responded

aiya, kaka! @Luhan 

it has been confirmed by his manager/studio who also requested privacy

fans have since brought up evidence of their relationship

couple hat





couple watch (on the same day)








couple bracelet (on the same day)


same location




Guan Xiao Tong recorded a song with someone Luhan normally works with.
And on that day he posted a picture on Instagram with the headphones emoji (so I guess hinting to her that he's listening to it)



Guan Xiao Tong liked a post about a fanfic of Luhan on weibo but quickly undid the like

every look is obviously evidence now lol

SINA WEIBO:

COMMENTS: 11000+
1. [+17174] Why is weibo so laggy? Is it just me?

2. [+5953] Luhan has said if he has a girlfriend he would make it public. He won't hide it. He's really done it. Beijing men, so honest! Not bad 

3. [+4507] Weibo is so laggy 

4. [+3219] Luhan said if he has a girlfriend he would make it public. He's said it and done it!

5. [+3478] Chao ge [T/N: referring to Deng Chao], quickly return the phone to Luhan


SINA WEIBO: LUHAN AND GUAN XIAO TONG ANNOUNCE RELATIONSHIP. THEY'VE WORN COUPLE HATS AND WATCHES IN THE PAST.

COMMENTS: 9667
1. [+14738] The man I admire the most and the woman I despise the most are together

2. [+5019] Luhan really is a man. Dating him must be sweet.... (when will weibo be fine )

3. [+4094] Is Luhan as tall as Guan Xiao Tong 

4. [+4434] Together with Guan. Luhan gone so low. [T/N: he's out of her league]

5. [+1893] Together everyone fell out of love  Two months without food and you'll lose 15 kgs. You can't have be heartbroken and gain weight. Girls we must be beautiful to steal our Luhan ge back 

SINA WEIBO: LUHAN AND GUAN XIAO TONG ANNOUNCE RELATIONSHIP. MANAGER: WELCOME CONGRATULATIONS

COMMENTS: 27189
1. [+32675] I've thought of a lot of people but I've never thought of Guan Xiao Tong.

2. [+23776] I think I understand. Luhan and Guan Xiao Tong are to test weibo's software.

3. [+2388] I can't like Guan Xiao Tong. I've never thought they would be together. But I still congratulate them.

4. [+2891] I object to their relationship!

5. [+1965] weibo has been lagging for the past 20mins. I better hurry and congratulate Luhan. Finally a face slapping [T/N: it's a positive phrase] mainland couple. You have to be blessed!!!!

SINA WEIBO:

COMMENTS: 20277
1. [_24950] I feel sorry for Dilireba. Before this Luhan's fans hated her so much

2. [+12063] On September 8 Joker Xue got back together with Gao Lei Xin. On October 8 Luhan and Guan Xiao Tong got together. Let's guess who it'll be on November 8 

3. [+11411] I've thought of a lot of people but I've never thought of Guan Xiao Tong.

4. [+6671] Before Luhan announced this relationship Dilireba's fans did not stop hating Luhan. Luhan's studio has released statements multiple times saying it was just program editing. But the other party bought comments. It was Dilireba who personally posted couple-like photos. Luhan has already announced his relationship, please let him go. Think about it. It was your Dilireba who tried to mediaplay with Luhan. Let go of Luhan 

5. [+3677] Running Man is filmed over 12 days but he was held hostage for a whole 6 months. The recently established Luhan studio kept saying there was nothing going on. But the female celebrity who lives off mediaplay and who's name has four characters kept the act up. Can't you tell who's famous? Who's sticking to who for mediaplay can't you see? Constantly putting out your four characters. Those four characters have detracted from Luhan and his works. Can you let go of Luhan?


the general gist of some other comments:

• is this a hack/rumour (before it was confirmed)
• are they mediaplaying for their drama
• Luhan is prettier than her
• she's going to get so much hate now

some additional context you may find helpful:

• they've supposedly been dating since January. so perhaps Zhou Wei the paparazzi was onto something when he said Luhan was in a relationship. 
• Guan Xiao Tong was born in 1997. so there's a 7 year age difference.
• Guan Xiao Tong is a child actor. she's been in the industry since she was 4 years old. so she is a recognised face but overtime (in the past couple of years) the public has been growing to dislike her more and more. i think this is because she seems to mediaplay (honestly not too sure. but i've never translated an article about her because the comments were always about how they don't like her as much now cos she's always in the media but not for her works so they don't understand why she's in the media therefore it must be mediaplay)
• they were recently filming a drama together - Sweet Combat, which is set to air in 2018. one could assume that's how they got to know each other. they were supposedly very sweet while filming. 
• she also filmed a drama with Lay - To Be A Better Man, so perhaps they met through him (but I doubt it)
• some media outlets call Guan Xiao Tong the nation's daughter. i personally don't consider her to be the nation's daughter. the media is weird. unlike Korea where the nation title is quite exclusive and widely recognised by everyone i feel like only some people consider Guan Xiao Tong to be the nation's daughter (and she's not the only person who gets called that). 

personal thoughts if anyone is interested: (be warned they're very convoluted)

• in general i'm shocked he straight out announced a relationship but then again it is in his personality. but still he's a celebrity and i would classify him to be an idol so a lot of his fanbase is made up of fangirls who believe they have a chance. 
• it's a brave move from both them cos Luhan may lose his fans. and Guan Xiao Tong will probs get a bunch of hate. a lot of people won't think she's good enough for him since her public image has been dropping over the past year but truth be told she has more merit in the entertainment industry considering she's been working for 15+years. but she hasn't broken out of the child actor mould yet (but she's only 20) 
• the comments were much more civil than i expected. i thought there would be more hate directed towards Guan Xiao Tong. but perhaps i don't need to worry about her. or maybe they were downvoted. or maybe they're on her weibo. 
• there is an age gap but Guan Xiao Tong does seem to be mature. but still like many others i didn't expect her. i mean i don't really think about who celebrities might be dating but when i saw the news i was like "wait what? Guan Xiao Tong? let me double check with other sources" 

comments on Luhan and Guan Xiao Tong's announcement are in the next post.

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SOUTH KOREAN MEDIA SELECTS THE FOUR BEAUTIES OF CHINESE ANCIENT DRAMAS

SINA WEIBO:

South Korean media determines "China's Ancient Costume Drama Four Beauties", Liu Yi Fei, Yang Mi, Zhang Li and Dilireba. The report stated first place "Song Seung Hun's lover" Liu Yi Fei is the recognised ancient costume drama nv shen; second place Yang Mi as a mum has kept her youthful face; third place "Joo Jin Moo's girlfriend" mysterious aura attracts attention, forth Dilireba in Three Lives Three Worlds showed her beauty and charm.

COMMENTS: 7574
1. [+3433] Liu Yi Fei
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2. [+3049] Da Mi Mi ️️

3. [+3138] Of course Dilireba.

4. [+2645] Yang Mi ah
[pic]

5. [+2126] Confessing to Yang Mi

6. [+2024] Yang Mi

7. [+1894] Yang Mi 
[pic]

8. [+2117] Reba ah. Looks really good in ancient costumes!
[pic]

9. [+1668] I like Yang Mi
[pic]

10. [+1246] It's still Liu Yi Fei who's pretty 


This is now the second article that I've translated where South Korean has ranked Chinese celebrities. I'm really curious to know which South Korean media outlet is writing these articles.
Also, it's clear that Zhang Li only made it to the list because she's dating Joo Jin Moo. She's only been in one ancient costume drama! I don't deny that she's beautiful but there are many more actresses who are known for their ancient costume dramas. 

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