Overseasidol.com — Speculation surrounding Yang Yang’s alleged casting as Wang Lin in the drama adaptation of the popular novel Xian Ni was swiftly shut down on December 23, 2025.
The actor’s team responded decisively with a single word “false” effectively cutting off the rapidly spreading rumor.
The official liaison account “Yang Yang Network Maintenance,” along with several verified entertainment media accounts, simultaneously issued the denial.
The concise response reflected a firm stance, leaving little room for misinterpretation.
Despite the clarification, discussions online have continued to gain traction. Many netizens are questioning both the casting suitability and the production team’s intentions behind the rumor.
A major point of contention lies in copyright ownership, as Xian Ni is reportedly led by Huanrui Century, a company believed to have a strained history with Yang Yang.
Fans argue that his involvement would be highly unlikely, suspecting that his name was used merely to generate buzz.
Scheduling conflicts further weaken the rumor’s credibility. Yang Yang recently earned praise for portraying Han Li in A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality, a role with similar genre elements.
He is also currently filming another historical drama, Yu Lin Ling, making additional commitments improbable.
While the rumor itself has been firmly denied, debates over ideal casting choices and industry marketing tactics remain active, highlighting the strong public interest surrounding both Yang Yang and high-profile fantasy adaptations.
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