Citing QQ, Znews reported that Hsuan addressed the ongoing speculation about her love life. When asked about her relationship with Koo, the actress responded: “Huh, is that news still circulating? It can’t be.”

Hsuan went on to say that she didn’t mind whether her boyfriend knew how to cook, but emphasized that a good character was far more important. She also mentioned that love should happen naturally and should never be forced.

Hsuan, 55, began her career in late 1992. Alongside Maggie Cheung Ho Yee, Ada Choi, Flora Chan, and Kenix Kwok, she was one of Hong Kong broadcasting network TVB’s top “Fa Dans” from the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s. The term is borrowed from Peking Opera to describe actresses who portray young maidens and used for those with high popularity,

Koo, also 55, launched his acting career in TVB dramas, gaining widespread fame for his roles in “The Condor Heroes,” “Detective Investigation Files IV,” and “A Step into the Past.” His performances in the late 1990s helped him build a strong following across Asia.

The two actors have worked together on several projects since 1994 and have become close friends, leading to frequent rumors about a potential romantic relationship, according to Yahoo! Life Singapore.