Xing Bairan and Liu Wen rumored to have secretly married

The Chinese drama ‘Bright Spring’ has achieved significant global popularity, reaching the sixth position on Netflix’s global rankings. The series has brought actor Xing Bairan widespread recognition, leading to rumors regarding his personal life.

Reports suggest that Xing Bairan and supermodel Liu Wen have secretly married. The couple reportedly met in 2019 while filming an advertisement for Chanel. Observers noted that the two have integrated into each other’s families, with Xing visiting Liu’s parents in Hunan and Liu meeting Xing’s family in Shenyang.

Despite its viewership success, the drama has faced intense criticism for its controversial themes. Viewers and critics have accused the plot of romanticizing toxic relationships, workplace power imbalances, and gender inequality. Some commentators have described the narrative as promoting ‘PUA literature’ and unhealthy dynamics between superiors and subordinates.