On August 20, Chinese media outlet QQ reported that paparazzi had released a video showing Peng Xiaoran spending time with friends on Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day. As she left a restaurant, a man accompanying her suddenly wrapped his arm around Peng Xiaoran’s waist. The two continued displaying several intimate gestures on their way to the parking lot, making their closeness impossible to miss. The actress, who was born in 1990, later got into a car with the man and returned home. Their affectionate interaction in public sparked widespread discussion and fueled speculation that the actress had officially ended her long period of being single.
Without attempting to hide the relationship, Peng Xiaoran quickly confirmed that she is indeed dating. She revealed that her boyfriend is not involved in the entertainment industry and said the couple is currently happy and enjoying their relationship. “Thank you for everyone’s concern and blessings. Yes, my boyfriend and I are currently dating and getting to know each other. He is not in the entertainment industry, so I hope everyone can give us some private space to nurture our relationship. I will continue focusing on my acting career and hope to meet everyone again through my upcoming works,” Peng Xiaoran openly stated.
Peng Xiaoran has long been considered one of the most eligible single female stars in the Chinese entertainment industry. The last time she was linked to a potential romance was in 2020, when she was reportedly spotted having dinner with a mysterious man before returning to a hotel together. She was also rumored to have developed a real-life romance with actor Chen Xingxu after working together on Goodbye My Princess. However, both Peng Xiaoran and Chen Xingxu denied the rumors, emphasizing that they were simply colleagues in the entertainment industry. Since then, the actress had not been publicly seen with another man.
Now 36, Peng Xiaoran continues to attract attention with her youthful appearance and slender yet alluring figure. Her popularity has recently surged again thanks to the drama Blood River.
Peng Xiaoran is regarded as something of a late bloomer in the Chinese entertainment industry. Following the success of Goodbye My Princess in 2019, she became widely recognized as the “red-clad beauty” and one of the industry’s most captivating actresses. She has also impressed audiences with works including Blood River, Love in Pavilion, and Melody of Golden Age. The actress was once considered a favored talent under Fan Bingbing, who actively promoted her within the Chinese entertainment industry. Unfortunately, Fan Bingbing’s tax scandal in 2017 resulted in the actress facing a major career setback. As her mentor and backer became embroiled in controversy and was effectively barred from the industry, Peng Xiaoran’s career was also affected. Without Fan Bingbing’s support, she struggled to secure major projects, and her name gradually faded from the spotlight.
In 2025, Peng Xiaoran managed to revive her career, which had appeared to be heading toward an early decline, after joining the variety show Sisters Who Make Waves. According to Sina, Peng Xiaoran possesses a beauty that is both classical and elegant, resembling a figure emerging from a traditional Chinese ink-wash painting. Her appearance has made it difficult for viewers to look away. Audiences have also affectionately dubbed her the “most beautiful ancient-costume actress in China,” praising her petite face, high nose bridge, clear eyes, delicate features, graceful aura and porcelain-like complexion.
Sources: K14