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US man shares old photos with China actress Song Zuer on RedNote, sparks romance speculation

Denials flow after rumours of romantic affair flood mainland social media following posting of pictures showing actress during study trip abroad

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Rumours of a romance between a man in the United States and Chinese actress Song Zuer have been denied after the former posted photos of them together on RedNote. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
Zoey Zhang

A man in the United States shared old photos of himself with Chinese actress Song Zuer on RedNote, sparking speculation of a romance between the pair that was later denied by her studio.

The 26-year-old actress and singer has 16 million followers on a popular mainland social media platform and is celebrated for her sweet looks and warm personality.

Song made her debut as a child actress in the TV series The Sea and Sky Boundless.

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She gained fame in 2009 for playing a legendary anti-authority figure Nezha in the mythological drama The Prelude of Lotus Lantern.

On January 17, an American man, who used the name Brett Keefe online, posted on RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu, about his “wonderful memories” with Song and his wish to meet her again.

One of the photos of actress Song Zuer and the young man that was posted on RedNote. Photo: RedNote
One of the photos of actress Song Zuer and the young man that was posted on RedNote. Photo: RedNote

He shared photos from years ago showing Song with him and his family, including one where she smiles and hugs him.

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