The uproar in Ma Siwei’s 马思唯 comment section began after his ex-girlfriend, Yi Mengling (26 years old) 易梦玲, was seen in a new relationship with singer Hu Yanbin (aka Tiger Hu, 42 years old) 胡彦斌. Once photos and videos of the couple on vacation in the Maldives spread online, showing them hugging, kissing, and taking selfies, netizens flooded Ma Siwei’s social media pages with jokes, memes, and even arguments. Details such as Yi Mengling’s outfit matching her recent videos, the pair wearing matching Richard Mille watches, and their repeated appearances at theater shows fueled the discussion.
Old clips of Hu Yanbin saying he didn’t approve of large age-gap relationships were also dug up, prompting criticism that he contradicted himself, even though his original point was about valuing emotional connection over age.
As the rumour spread, Ma Siwei’s comment section turned into a running joke. People referenced the love songs he once wrote for Yi Mengling, teasing him with lines like “Your ex-girlfriend is kissing someone else”, or playfully borrowing Hu Yanbin’s song titles to poke fun. Many users also said the algorithm seemed to push videos of Yi Mengling and then immediately show Ma Siwei, which only intensified the meme storm.
The situation sparked wider controversy. Ma Siwei’s current girlfriend, “Xiaomi”, was dragged into the chaos as people compared her to Yi Mengling, leading many others to call this behavior intrusive and disrespectful to everyone involved. Some questioned whether Yi Mengling’s career relied on her relationships, while others argued that she had been known since 2018 and had worked to transition into acting, no longer defined by being someone’s partner. Another major point of debate was the double standard that surrounded her: public attention fixated more on her dating life than her professional achievements, ignoring her autonomy as a woman building her own career.
Ma Siwei, who split with Yi Mengling at the start of 2025, is now focusing on promoting his new album and sharing moments with Xiaomi, without commenting on the online frenzy. Yi Mengling and Hu Yanbin have not officially confirmed their relationship but hinted at it through social media posts. There were also old rumours linking Yi Mengling to a comedian earlier this year, though none were proven.
Some netizens treated the situation as entertainment and joked about the “unexpected relationship chain”. Others criticized the excessive scrutiny of private lives and argued that online excitement had crossed into harassment. Some simply wished Yi Mengling well and believed Hu Yanbin’s talent and character made him a good partner.
Netizens say:
“The kissing video looks as strange as something made by AI.”
“It feels like even he was confused in the video. Though after the kiss, he did look pretty happy, like he was replaying it in his head.”
“It really seems like one side filmed it on purpose and released it.”
“To be honest, everyone’s being surprisingly peaceful about this. The entertainment world really does go in circles.”
“It’s gossip, and people are way too excited about it.”
“Why does it feel like they looked a bit awkward after kissing? Were they just shy?”
“Yi Mengling’s love life is way too eventful!”
“I thought I was the only one who thought it was AI.”
