I think we have reached a point in the "history" of XuJin that it is important to reflect on what CP fan-service really is. In most cases, a CP (couple pairing) is a professional partnership created to promote a show, attract fans, and build chemistry that keeps audiences hooked. The sweet interactions, matching posts, or affectionate moments we see are often part of a marketing strategy: a blend of acting, friendship, and promotion; rarely a real romance off-screen.
Thailand has turned BL fan-service into a well established business model: actors openly engage in couple content, and fans generally know it’s part of the job. Taiwan, on the other hand, is surprisingly daring; it’s the only place where BL actors have actually kissed on stage during fan meetings pushing the bar even further. Meanwhile, China has massive CP fandoms but operates under strict regulation, so romantic presentation is often coded as “brotherhood.” Despite these differences, all three markets treat CP fan-service as professional performance mixed with marketing, not deception!!!
When a CP like Zhe Xu and Mi Jin move onto solo /hetero roles, it doesn’t mean what we saw was fake. It just means the actors are continuing their careers. This CP gave them exposure, opened new doors, and brought a lot of happiness to fans: that’s already a success story.
At this point, most fandom spaces are full of clear discussions about how CP marketing works. If we keep that awareness, we can still enjoy the ship without turning disappointment into hate when the fantasy fades.
So yes , let's keep shipping, keep enjoying the chemistry , but support both the lovely and funny XuJin CP, and also the individual actors. When we stay aware and rational, we can appreciate CP fan-service for what it truly is: part of the craft, and not a promise of real-life love.
