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Chinese drama The First Frost might have ended, but Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan’s on-screen chemistry is still making waves.
CP fans are convinced the two are dating in real life, pointing to a series of “coincidences” as proof.
According to die-hard shippers, Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan acted distant during promotions—but behind the scenes, they seemed much closer.
Many fans believe this was an attempt to hide their relationship.
Adding fuel to the fire, both actors posted photos wearing matching outfits on the same day.
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Zhang Ruonan also referred to Bai Jingting as “brother,” which some think is a hidden sign of affection.
Normally, Chinese actors address each other as “teacher” out of respect, making this choice all the more suspicious.
But not everyone is convinced.
Some netizens argue that Bai Jingting is still linked to actress Song Yi, his co-star from Destined.
Their past dating rumours resurfaced after Song Yi randomly posted an old photo of herself sitting on a green bench—the same bench Bai Jingting had posted about in 2023.
Even more suspicious?
Zhang Ruonan was also seen on a green bench during Paris Fashion Week.
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CP fans see this as a subtle message war between the actresses, each hinting at a deeper connection with Bai Jingting.
This isn’t the first time Bai Jingting’s love life has sparked debate.
In 2023, fans speculated that he and Song Yi vacationed together in Paris and Singapore.
Many believe their matching green bench photos were taken by each other.
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Recently, Bai Jingting posted a photo of two pairs of shoes—one yellow and one burgundy—on Weibo and Instagram.
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While this might seem innocent, netizens zoomed in on the beige carpet beneath them.
A deep-dive into Song Yi’s past home photos revealed she has the same beige carpet and a glass coffee table.
Cue speculation that Bai Jingting and Song Yi might be living together.
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At this point, the theories are piling up, but none of the actors have addressed the rumours.
Whether Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan actually have a romance or if it’s all in the minds of CP fans, only time will tell.