Actor Huang Xiaoming apologizes for controversy surrounding relationship with model Ye Ke

During a promotional event for his film "The Wig Maker" on Nov. 15, the 47-year-old actor admitted feeling deeply saddened by the negative attention his personal life has drawn on social media. "I’ve read your comments, and I will handle my personal matters properly," Huang stated, as reported by Ifeng.

He shared his emotional struggles, saying he has been bottling up his feelings and finds the situation difficult to endure. "I hope that one day, I can wake up and realize it was all just a dream," he concluded.

Chinese actor Huang Xiaoming. Photo from Weibo

Huang has been subjected to widespread mockery online, with critics accusing him of "poor judgment in choosing a girlfriend" and alleging that he was "deceived and exploited by Ye for financial gain." On her social media, Ye acknowledged Huang’s distress over the controversy, attributing his composed demeanor to his decision to avoid direct confrontation.

However, she emphasized that staying silent could lend credibility to the rumors and announced that she had authorized her lawyer to pursue legal action against those spreading false accusations and defaming her family.

Ye has also faced backlash, with some netizens calling her "fake and irritating" during her livestreams. Past comments of hers have resurfaced, drawing further ridicule. In one instance, when asked if she had undergone cosmetic surgery, Ye candidly replied, "Yes, but not excessively. It’s not like my whole body is fake—only about 40% has been modified." The remark has since become a popular humorous phrase among Chinese youth.

Chinese model influencer Ye Ke. Photo from Weibo

On Nov. 10, Ye apologized on her personal Weibo account for the negative attention surrounding their relationship and announced her decision to step away from social media. According to Sohu, Ye is currently pregnant, and paparazzi spotted Huang accompanying her to a prenatal checkup in Shanghai on Nov. 9.

Huang and Ye have been dating for over a year, with Huang confirming their relationship on Weibo on Sept. 19, two years after his divorce from actress Angelababy. He stated: "Ye Ke and I are together," without addressing their marital status.

Huang, 47, is famous for his roles in "The Return of the Condor Heroes", "Shanghai Bund", and "Summer's Desire". He and Angelababy, 35, went public in 2014, married in 2015, and had a son in 2017 before divorcing in 2022. Huang reportedly began dating Ye a few months after the separation.

Ye, a Shenzhen University graduate and former wife of a businessman, is now a prominent influencer and entrepreneur, with her own fashion brand and beauty salon.