On the evening of 27/8, Sun Yuchen's lawyer informed Sina that the case has been accepted by the Xi'an court. Jing Tian and Sun Yuchen, who were once romantically involved and had discussed marriage and starting a family, separated in the first half of this year.

Actress Jing Tian. Photo: Weibo

Sun Yuchen's legal team filed the lawsuit against Jing Tian and her parents, seeking the return of the betrothal gift. His lawyer stated, "They broke up; returning the money resolves the matter. We have no other intentions, but the money must be repaid." The 30 million CNY was transferred by Sun Yuchen's parents to Jing Tian's parents during their marriage discussions.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the Chinese entertainment industry, with related news garnering billions of views on Weibo. Jing Tian's management company issued a statement: "An artist's honor is both their lifeline and their vulnerability. However, we possess the courage to say 'No' to anyone who exploits this to pressure artists. We trust the legal system and will adhere to legal procedures in addressing this matter."

On the morning of 28/8, Jing Tian posted on her personal page, asserting that in the past, present, and future, she would never compromise herself for money or "sell out love" for financial gain. "I believe in love, but my judgment of people is still flawed; I still lack wisdom," Jing Tian wrote. "However, I trust the law and inherent goodness. Time will prove everything."

Businessman Sun Yuchen, 36 years old. Photo: Sina

Businessman Sun Yuchen published a lengthy article titled "My Girlfriend, Jing Tian," claiming Jing Tian requested 50 million USD from him for surrogacy services. However, at the article's conclusion, the businessman added a disclaimer: "The content of this article is fictional," leaving readers to question Sun Yuchen's motives and purpose behind the post.

Jing Tian has been active in the entertainment industry for two decades, starring in films such as My Beautiful Boss, The Warring States, Special ID, Police Story 2013, From Vegas to Macau, The Great Wall, and Kong: Skull Island. Her performances in these early works did not receive high critical acclaim. However, her career saw a significant turning point with the series Rattan, released in 2021, where her portrayal of a demoness earned praise from audiences for both her acting and striking beauty.

The actress previously dated table tennis player Zhang Jike, who won the men's singles gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Since their separation in 2019, Jing Tian has not publicly discussed her romantic life.

Sun Yuchen, also known as Justin Sun, is the founder of the Tron blockchain network. Forbes estimates his net worth at 8.5 billion USD. Notably, Sun Yuchen once spent 6.2 million USD on a banana taped to a wall at a Hong Kong auction in 2024.

Nhu Anh