Recently, rumors have been circulating online that actress Ma Sichun quietly ended her relationship with boyfriend Zhang Manle while filming the drama Scout Heroes. According to sources, the breakup allegedly happened around June 2024, and Ma has supposedly been single for nearly a year now.
The same source added that a video showing the two dining together in June—which some believed proved they were still together—was actually old footage. At the time, Ma Sichun was reportedly busy filming late-night scenes on set. Even more telling, she was not present during the incident in June when Zhang Manle was reportedly attacked, further fueling speculation that the two had already gone their separate ways.
In fact, there had been industry whispers as early as last year that the couple was on the verge of breaking up. However, fans were skeptical, given how close the two seemed before. Their public appearances together had always painted a picture of a strong and affectionate relationship, so news of a sudden breakup felt hard to believe.
Later on, other reports suggested they hadn’t actually split but had simply argued and then reconciled. As many know, Ma Sichun has openly spoken about her struggles with depression, which can lead to emotional ups and downs that may affect her relationships. It’s possible that their relationship has been a bit on-and-off, with tensions flaring and cooling at different times.
Insiders have also hinted that Ma Sichun’s family has long been skeptical of the relationship, believing the two were not well matched. Still, without any official breakup announcement from either party, it’s difficult to say definitively whether the relationship has truly ended. Perhaps it’s simply a quiet phase, with both choosing to keep things low-key for now—leading many to believe they’ve broken up.
After all, this isn’t Ma Sichun’s first relationship, nor was it a short-lived one. Whether the relationship was right for her or not is something only she can really judge. For now, it seems Ma is taking things at her own pace. Regardless of whether they’re still together or not, it’s clear that this relationship held a special meaning for her—something beyond the typical romance.
