The popular Chinese BL drama “Forbidden Love” has recently been caught in a storm of public opinion after the leading actor, Tian Xuning, became embroiled in controversies over his private life. Now, the official team has announced that the show’s updates are temporarily suspended, without specifying a date for resumption, further fueling heated discussion among fans and viewers.
The official account for “Forbidden Love” released a statement on the 13th, saying: “To provide an even better viewing experience, episodes scheduled to air this Monday and Tuesday are suspended. The resumption date is to be determined.” They also thanked viewers for their support and understanding, but gave no further details about the specific reason for the suspension, sparking widespread speculation.
In fact, lead actor Tian Xuning recently faced a series of controversies, including claims that he is married with children, and the exposure of private messages between him and actress Teng Zewen referring to each other as “wife,” which left fans stunned. On the 11th, Tian Xuning formally responded via social media, stressing, “I am currently single, have never been married, and have no children.” He also apologized for the misunderstanding caused to the public and stated that he has entrusted a legal team to handle the online rumors, vowing to clear his name through legal means.
As one of the most high-profile danmei (BL adaptation) dramas in China recently, news of “Forbidden Love” being suspended immediately set off fervent discussions on social media. Some fans commented, “Look carefully, the biggest issue isn’t a one-week suspension, it’s that the date for resumption is undetermined,” “Seriously, after finally getting through Sunday and looking forward to Monday, now they’re telling me there’s no update,” and, “There isn’t even a return date, I feel like it’s over.”
News source: ETtoday Starlight Cloud