Jackson Wang’s Seven-Year Romance?

32-year-old global star Jackson Wang (王嘉爾), who has won over fans worldwide with his good looks and musical talent, has long attracted attention over his private life. Recently, the internet was sent into a frenzy after claims suddenly surfaced that Jackson has allegedly been secretly dating I-DLE member Song Yuqi (宋雨琦) for as long as seven years.

2022 Overnight Visit Previously Sparked Dating Rumors

Dating rumors between the idols can be traced back to 2019, when they appeared together on the Chinese variety show Keep Running <奔跑吧>, and fans noticed them wearing similar accessories.

Then, in February 2022, a Chinese paparazzi account released footage claiming that Yuqi had been picked up from her hotel by Jackson’s driver and taken to his residence, where she allegedly stayed overnight. The next morning, she was reportedly driven back to her hotel with her assistant, and was seen carrying roses as she left, further fueling speculation about their relationship.

As the rumors gained traction, Jackson’s studio swiftly issued a strong denial, saying the footage had been maliciously edited and that the matter had been reported to the police.

Former Yuqi Fan Claims Jackson Flew to Korea with His Parents

Although they have had virtually no public interaction in recent years, a netizen in Korea made a series of new allegations, that the two had already met each other’s families during Chinese New Year this year, with Jackson’s parents reportedly flying to Korea to spend the festive period with Yuqi.

The netizen also pointed out that the wife of one of Jackson’s close friends has recently been frequently liking Yuqi’s Instagram posts, suggesting that their social circles overlap. Adding to the speculation, Jackson has reportedly made frequent trips to Korea this year; Yuqi also recently travelled to the United States to film a music video, with Jackson heading there shortly afterwards.

The pair were also reportedly spotted visiting a pet shop together as early as 2019. Over the years, fans have pointed to everything from matching bracelets and mutual promotion of each other’s work to even their changing accents.

Some netizens noted that Hong Kong-born Jackson has gradually developed traces of a Beijing accent, while Beijing-born Yuqi has previously joked that her Cantonese has improved — details that have inevitably become part of the latest round of online speculation.

Jackson Responds with Humorous “Melon-Eating” Post

Amid days of trending searches, Jackson posted a Weibo video of himself eating watermelon on August 15. As “eating melons” refers to watching drama or following juicy gossip from the sidelines in Chinese culture, many netizens interpreted Jackson’s post as a humorous way of joining in on the gossip about himself, while indirectly brushing off the latest rumors as unfounded.

Source: 1