On February 8, online rumors surfaced claiming that Hou Minghao and Kong Xuer had been in a secret relationship for three years. The claims quickly gained attention and sparked widespread discussion. The alleged “evidence” cited by the source mainly involved similar furniture items and occasional overlaps in schedules, but no photos or concrete proof of private interaction between the two were presented.
As speculation grew, the situation took a sharp turn in the early hours of February 9. Hou Minghao’s studio released an official statement denying the rumors, stating that the claims were untrue. Approximately ten minutes later, Kong Xuer’s studio followed with its own response, also refuting the reports and clarifying that the two artists have no personal connection.
The near-simultaneous statements from both sides quickly shifted public attention. Rather than continuing to debate the relationship itself, online discussions began to focus on the credibility and motivation behind the original claims. Many netizens pointed out that the so-called evidence was circumstantial and insufficient to support such conclusions.
According to publicly available information, Hou Minghao and Kong Xuer have not previously collaborated, nor have they been seen together in private settings, and there is little interaction between them on social media. The swift clarification by both studios was widely viewed as an effort to prevent unfounded rumors from affecting the artists’ careers. As the issue subsided, it once again highlighted concerns surrounding unverified online speculation and its broader impact.
