Kris and Film Director Xu Jinglei Deny Relationship Rumors: "Is This a Joke?"

Chinese film director Xu Jinglei and Kris (Wu Yi Fan) have denied rumors that they are dating.

On her Weibo on July 6, Xu Jinglei said, “Is this a joke?” To Chinese media outlet Sina.com, she said, “It’s simply a rumor.”

Kris also responded to the rumors, saying, “We are simply working together as a director and actor. We are not dating.”

Previously, there have been speculations about Xu Jinglei’s connection with Kris after the director made a post on her personal Weibo in what appeared to be a reference to Kris. Then, there were rumors that Kris would be starring as the lead role in her new movie “Somewhere Only We Know,” which were later confirmed to be true.

(See: Kris Reportedly Dating Chinese Film Director and Actress Xu Jinglei, Helped Him Leave SM)