LayarHijau.com--On April 10, 2025, the hashtag #虞书欣王鹤棣疑似坐同款位置# ("Yu Shuxin and Wang Hedi suspected to be sitting in the same spot") surged on Weibo's hot search. The buzz began when Esther Yu shared a video of herself dining at a hotpot restaurant. Netizens noticed that both Esther Yu and Dylan Wang had posted content from what appeared to be the same restaurant, even seemingly seated in identical spots—matching cushion patterns and lighting angles.
Esther Yu uploaded her video on April 9, 2025, via her official Weibo account, showcasing her enjoying hotpot in a cozy, upscale setting. Dylan Wang's photo, depicting him in a similar restaurant environment, is believed to have been posted earlier, though the exact date remains unconfirmed.
This incident gains intrigue considering the history of legal disputes between their fanbases. In 2023, Esther Yu's studio filed a defamation lawsuit against a Dylan Wang fan, culminating in a public apology. Then, in early 2025, Dylan Wang's studio announced legal action against 14 accounts—some linked to Esther Yu's fans—for spreading hate speech and online slander.
Some netizens speculated about promotional ties to the restaurant: "This place seems to have been endorsed by Dylan Wang before; maybe it's just a coincidence," one user commented. Another added, "Esther Yu has also posted from here; perhaps it's simply a favorite spot for both." However, no official confirmation has been made regarding any commercial collaboration between the actors and the restaurant.
Reactions on Weibo were mixed:
Positive:
"Maybe they're really back together!"
"Little details like this often reveal the truth about relationships."
"I'm still emotional; please let them star in another drama together!"
Negative:
"Didn't they have a major fallout before? What's this about now?"
"Stop using these promotional stunts; I don't want to see them linked again."
"Maybe it's just a trendy restaurant; they're following the hype."
This hotpot seat coincidence has reignited hopes among some fans for an on-screen reunion, while others view it as a forced publicity move. Regardless, the trending hashtag underscores the dynamic and intense nature of China's fandom culture—where a single restaurant photo can spark widespread debate.