Hu Jing’s husband Zhu Zhaoxi responds positively to rumors of ex-girlfriend being Joey Wong

Recently, Chinese actress Hu Jing appeared on the mainland Chinese reality show “Wife’s Romantic Trip 2025” with her Malaysian wealthy businessman husband Zhu Zhaoxiang. Previously, there were rumors circulating online about Zhu Zhaoxiang having a past relationship with Oscar-winning actress Yang Ziqiong. When asked if she was his ex-girlfriend, Zhu Zhaoxiang directly responded on the show.

In 2008, Hu Jing married Zhu Zhaoxiang after a 3-year relationship. Since then, the labels “marrying into a wealthy family” and “wealthy wife” have stuck with her. However, Hu Jing expressed, “I really don’t think of myself as marrying into a wealthy family, I just married someone I like.”

After getting married and having children, Hu Jing reduced her workload, spending most of her time in Malaysia but did not give up her acting career. Leading a dual life shuttling between two places, she revealed her split identity in an interview, saying, “In Malaysia, I’m just a housewife; in China, I’m an actress.”

In the latest episode of “Wife’s Romantic Trip 2025,” guests had to read questions from netizens. One of the questions was particularly sharp, with actor Han Geng reading a fan’s query in front of Hu Jing and Zhu Zhaoxiang, “Is Zhu Zhaoxiang’s ex-girlfriend the actress Yang Ziqiong?” The question seemed to make even Han Geng break into a sweat.

In response, Zhu Zhaoxiang clarified that he and Yang Ziqiong’s brother were childhood friends, attending the same boarding school since they were young, which is how he knew Yang Ziqiong and grew up together.

Zhu Zhaoxiang further explained their relationship with Yang Ziqiong, saying, “During breaks, I would stay at their house, and she (Yang Ziqiong) has always treated me like a younger brother. Jing Jie (Hu Jing) is also very close to her.” He emphasized the long-standing good relationship between the two families, “We have known each other since childhood.” Hu Jing also agreed, saying that Yang Ziqiong and Zhu Zhaoxiang are like siblings.