00:00The Seven Relics of Ill Omen, also known as Qijen Xiongjian, is a 2025 Chinese fantasy adventure thriller adapted from author Wei Yu's Weiyu novel of the same name, directed by Kai Yuexun, known for the sleuth of the Ming Dynasty and the Long Night.
00:17It aired on Youku from June 8 to June 24, 2025, with 32 episodes.
00:24The story follows five young adventurers, Lu Ren, Song Weilong, Mu Dai, Lu Haokun, Ye Wansan, Yan Hongsha, Wang Yuting, and Cao Yanhua, Zhang Yichi, who form the Phoenix Squad to battle seven ancient corrupting relics that cause gruesome murders and twist human hearts toward evil.
00:45Themes include friendship, trauma healing, supernatural horror, and high-stakes action, with Mu Dai's multiple personalities adding psychological depth.
00:55The biggest buzz revolves around leads Song Weilong, Lu Ren, and Liu Haokun, Mu Dai, who previously collaborated in the 2023 romantic film Just for Meeting You, or similar projects, per fan recollections.
01:11On screen, their characters share a deep, non-romantic bond of healing trauma.
01:17But off-screen, fans and tabloids speculated intense chemistry led to dating.
01:23YouTube channels exploded with videos in June 2025 claiming they were secret partners, citing undeniable interactions at promotions, shared social media hints, like matching outfits or vague posts, and insider leaks of them being seen together.
01:40post-filming.
01:42One video even alleged they'd been dating for a long time, fueling shipper wars on Douyin and Weibo, where users dissected trailer clips for hidden affection.
01:52Liu Haokun addressed the reunion in interviews, calling Song a deep friend and praising their tough times together on past sets, which only amplified rumors.
02:04Fans interpreted it as a subtle confirmation.
02:08However, skeptics pointed to Song's past-rumored girlfriend, Chen Qianyu, a white rich beauty from a wealthy family, from 2023 reports, suggesting the Lu pairing was just promo hype to boost the drama's romance-lacking plot.
02:26No official denial came from agencies, but the lack of response reportedly slowed Baidu search growth and group discussions, hurting early ratings.
02:36Fan reactions split. Shippers loved the faded duo narrative, while others dismissed it as manufactured, especially since the drama emphasizes bromance and squad friendship over romance.
02:48Some Facebook posts warned it's a big no for romance seekers. By July, the rumors faded without confirmation. But they boosted clip views on TikTok and Bilibili.
03:00Liu Haokun addressed the reunion in interviews, calling Song a deep friend and praising their tough times together on past sets, which only amplified rumors.
03:12Fans interpreted it as a subtle confirmation. However, skeptics pointed to Song's past-rumored girlfriend, Chen Qianyu, a white rich beauty from a wealthy family, from 2023 reports, suggesting the Liu pairing was just promo hype to boost the drama's romance-lacking plot.
03:28No official denial came from agencies, but the lack of response reportedly slowed Baidu search growth and group discussions, hurting early ratings. Fan reactions split. Shippers loved the faded duo narrative, while others dismissed it as manufactured, especially since the drama emphasizes bromance and squad friendship over romance.
03:51Some Facebook posts warned it's a big no for romance seekers. By July, the rumors faded without confirmation. But they boosted clip views on TikTok and Bilibili.
04:01They boosted clip views on TikTok and Bilibili.
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