This news will make some ArJoe fans rejoice. Much as I think Ariel Lin is never going to end up in real life with another actor (she’s never dated any of her co-stars or anyone in the entertainment industry since she debuted), she has such explosive and brilliant chemistry with ALL her male co-stars there are legions of Ariel fans who ship her with a former co-star. I don’t blame them, she makes it hard to believe it’s just acting when you see her onscreen all in love. Ariel has been dating an older non-entertainment industry boyfriend for the last two years, and TW-news exploded this week with the confirmation of the long simmering rumors that Ariel and her boyfriend have ended their relationship.
Ariel personally posted a very lengthy and heartfelt statement on her weibo, which I have translated below. It’s tough to have a personal relationship end in such a public way, so my wishes to Ariel in this difficult time. Rumors claim the relationship ended because he shaved 7 years off his real age of 43 when he started dating Ariel, and she only recently discovered this deception, with the loss in trust marking the end of an already rocky relationship.
Ariel wrote on her weibo:
We both tried hard, and gave it a chance, but in the end we can only wish each other the best, respectfully saying goodbye to each other. So painful, so very painful, but in the end it was time to let go. Because of this, I ask the media to please give him and his family the private space they need. I only wish the wonderful him can find the right girl for him, giving him what I lack, and a complete happiness.
Please stop hurting the person I cherised, did none of you ever love so deeply before? Have no understanding of the gutwrenching pain of such a loss? Please do not continue spreading unsubstantiated rumors, continuing to tear holes into an already gaping wound. This [good deed] will add to the goodwill for those you love. Yes, we have ended our relationship. It wasn’t because of age, or a lack of trust. It was just because this world is so complicated, and my job is so challenging to a person’s soul.
Earlier this year, Ariel wrote that she was potentially retiring from television, ostensibly to get some rest, but more likely to focus on her relationship and/or get married. Not sure if her plans remain the same now that she’s single again. Ariel acting is a gift for me and all her fans, but I personally support her decision to retire from the small screen if that makes her happy, or to continue acting and share her talents with the world through the screen.
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damn...that must be tough for her....as a bonafide Ariel (and Arjoe) fan I wish her all the best and hope she will find love in the future and whether she decides to discontinue working in TV or not, I will continue supporting her...Ariel Lin fighting!!!!
It was pretty obvious frm d pics dat d guy was too old for her...but 43!!! o_O
And i seriously think she is being too kind to someone who lied to her. I hope she should just hook up with Joe Cheng (i kno am being too ridiculous...but u never kno :D) and just forget abt retiring and njoi doing what she is best at i.e. acting
Wow did you even read what Ariel Lin wrote? Or are you really just going to focus on the unsubstantiated rumours that she has attempted to dispell.
Ofcourse am gonna focus on d rumors...and am sure they are not rumors...amean dont u kno the entertainment world? These kinda rumors are never baseless. What she said is just a way of making it look normal. Seen it done many times by loads of celebrities all over the world. Just my POV tho. I am sad that it ended. ( I am a huge fan of Ariel)
Was there a picture of him posted? Sorry, I'm not so up to date with Ariel's private life. Kind of curious how the guy looks :P
I only wish & pray for Ariel's happiness. No matter what she decides, as long as it'll make her happy, I'll support her. I will always love & respect her, whether in "real" or "reel" life. She truly has a good heart. So much poise & grace even under this difficult time in her life. Everything happens for a reason, I'm sure someday, she'll meet someone who will love her, for who she is & support her for what she loves doing, which is acting. Stay strong and praying for the best, Ariel! :)
..now that her relationship w/ her old BF is over, i just wish her to be happy and find a better man in the future. (I'm hoping its Joe Cheng) kekeke
sorry to burst everyone's arjoe bubbles, but Joe has a 2-3 year relationship
curious about his girl? check here http://www.tianya.cn/publicforum/content/funinfo/1/2845707.shtml they were hiking together through Europe this summer
that's one nasty break-up Ariel's going through, make that more like one helluva nightmarish break-up
hope she doesn't leave showbiz for good because of all this
I like her, she's one of the best young actresses around
Seriously that's his girlfriend? I guess he's in for similar situation like Ariel's. That girl sure looks older than him :P She looks more like his manager or coordinator types rather than his girlfriend...anyway as long as they are happy!
I remember hearing somewhere a long time ago - back when I was shipping Joe and Ariel because of ISWAK - that Joe Cheng prefers the more mature, model-like types than girl next door types. I guess it's true!
hahahah I thought the same thing Polly. I think that must be a long time friend or something. Anyhoo, i will always ship ArJoe. When people are good together, they are just good. they would make such a hot couple. But Ariel doesnt even like how tall he is (shes cray cray) so I wont ever expect anything. *secretly praying* heheh
He has A GIRL?? A GIRL?? Seriously??
That's my reaction. The same emphasis as you. Love Joe, but.....O__O
DANG. You go get it, ma'am.
Creepy that their vacation photos are up on the internet like that.
So Joe is backpacking trough Europe? Nice, I was so depress here thinking that he was all alone!!! Shame on me, he has a girl and I was just by my phone waiting for his call!! Men, they think they can play with my little heart!!! Y-Y
Mhahahahahahahha!!!
Ohh good hair cut...I saw an interview where she was commenting on "Tuesday with Morrie" and "Five people you meet in heave" a very soulful actress....I wish her the right partner... ;-)
She does indeed have amazingly explosive chemistry with her co-stars. In her current drama, ITWY - her chemistry with Sunny Wang & Wilson Chen (both on screen and in BTS) had me blinking my eyes hard a couple of times at what I was seeing. I'm sure that would be very hard on any real life relationship especially if this man has been coming to the shootings (as has been reported) I'm not saying that's the reason. I don't care what the reason is, I wish her all the best and pray for her health & happiness. Such sad news.
A lot of relationship normally happens like hers b/c actors are so busy that they dont have time for their loves ones and when they don't, the people tends to fall apart.
Ariel's weibo messages were really sad. It sucks to have your breakup splashed all over the news, complete with rumors of all kinds. (I do understand that it would be particularly hard for a non-entertainment person to deal with a significant other's intimate onscreen scenes for dramas and movies... wish that she'll eventually find that guy who will love, understand and respect her well). I just hope that she enjoys her several month break from filming and gives herself some healthy "me time" and lots of time with family and friends.
Even though it's horrible that Ariel has to go through this kind of pain from the breakup and endless rumors, I'm proud of her for being true to herself and not sacrificing her career for love. She loves acting, and I don't think love and career have to be mutually exclusive. Whenever she gets married, I'll be happy if she slows down and just does 1 good project a year. Like Ella said on Ariel's weibo, "Jiayou, Cheng You Qing!"
Wow this is a major blow for Ariel. I feel very sorry for her and I'm sure is a tough time since she gave her all to the relationship, but at the end of the day is better to break it off now than later if they have gotten marry. I'm sure she is going to find her soul mate one of this days. I wished her the best of luck.
Personally, I would like to see her with Bolin...they make such a great couple. :D