Recently, Zhou Dongyu openly addressed Yang Di’s direct questions on Youku's variety show "High on Friday Night," honestly recalling her experience filming a romance reality show with Shawn Yue ten years ago. She stated that she was "truly genuine throughout," with no scripted arrangements at all. Her sincere words quickly made it to the trending searches, triggering a collective wave of nostalgia across the internet.
During the show, Yang Di directly posed the core question: “Back then, were the feelings between you and Shawn Yue during the romance reality show genuine or arranged in advance?” Faced with this, Zhou Dongyu replied without hesitation: “Of course there was no script; we were really invested from the heart!”
Looking back at 2016, Zhou Dongyu and Shawn Yue participated in the romance reality show "We Are In Love," forming the "Yuzhou (Yu-Zhou) Couple." Upon meeting, Shawn Yue commented that Zhou Dongyu “felt like a younger sister,” creating a slightly awkward atmosphere at first. However, as they spent time together through joint trips and exchanging gifts, they gradually became closer, displaying many natural and touching moments. Zhou Dongyu once sang "Imperfect Child" for Shawn Yue, while Shawn Yue reciprocated with the gift of a "Book of Answers" to express his feelings. These clumsy yet sincere gestures became an iconic romance in the eyes of viewers back then.
It’s worth noting that on the show, Shawn Yue often expressed his intention to interact "with marriage as the goal," while Zhou Dongyu, who was only 24 at the time, focused more on her career development. Despite their different life goals, they always maintained honest communication throughout their relationship. At the end of the show, Shawn Yue’s concluding words—“The answer is not important, sincerity is what matters”—became an unforgettable regret for countless CP (couple pairing) fans.
This year, Zhou Dongyu has been rumored to be dating Liu Haoran, but neither of them has responded. This time, her candid answers about her past on the reality show displayed her frank, genuine, and down-to-earth public image, earning her much goodwill from netizens.
