Overseasidol.com — Dating rumors involving Chinese celebrities Neo Hou Minghao and Snow Kong Xue’er sparked widespread discussion on social media after circulating online on February 8, 2026.
The speculation originated from a viral post by a netizen claiming to be a former fan, alleging that the two stars had been secretly dating for nearly three years.
According to the online claims, the alleged relationship began in 2022 and was supported by what the poster described as a series of “clues”.
These included similarities in household furniture seen in separate photos, matching phone accessories, overlapping schedules during periods when both were reportedly in Beijing without public engagements, as well as interpreted “hidden messages” in Kong Xue’er’s social media captions.
Some fans even speculated that certain numbers and color references were subtle nods to Hou Minghao’s birthday and on-screen roles.
The rumors quickly gained traction and fueled heated debate among netizens. However, the situation took a sharp turn within hours.
In the early hours of February 9, Neo Hou’s studio released an official statement firmly denying the dating allegations and clarifying that the rumors were entirely false.
Shortly afterward, Kong Xue’er’s studio issued a similar statement, refuting the claims and labeling them as fabricated.
