Joanne Pe and Qi Yuyu Open Up About the Toughest Period of Their Marriage
For a long time, the love story of Joanne Pe and Qi Yuyu seemed to be one of the strongest in Asian show business. However, in a recent candid interview, the couple unexpectedly admitted that the early years of their life together turned out to be far more difficult than many could have imagined.
While taking part in the reality show Camping Around the World, where the couple travelled to South Korea, they spoke openly for the first time about the serious conflicts that marked the start of their married life.
According to Qi Yuyu, in the early years of their marriage, they regularly had very emotional arguments.
“We really did argue a lot. They were very painful, serious conflicts,” the actor admitted.
His words quickly caught the viewers’ attention, as the couple had previously almost never revealed details of their private life.
Joanne explained that one of the main causes of tension was her husband’s reluctance to speak openly about his feelings.
She recalled a phrase he once said to her:
“If I have to explain it in words, then it’s already lost its meaning.”
According to the actress, such words became a real emotional ordeal for her.
“I can’t read minds, after all. How was I supposed to understand what was going on?” she said.
Why this conversation sparked so much discussion
Fans of the couple are used to seeing them as a calm and harmonious partnership. That is precisely why the revelations about serious conflicts caused such a stir.
Joanne’s comments about how deeply her husband’s emotional states affected her attracted particular attention.
According to her, even the slightest change in his mood would cause her distress.
‘If he just frowns, I immediately start thinking it’s my fault.’
For many viewers, this was the most emotional moment of all.
What has changed over the years
Despite a difficult start, the couple admitted that the situation has changed significantly in recent years.
Ci Yuyu noted that arguments have become less frequent and are no longer as painful.
According to him, the reason may be that, over time, they have got to know each other better and have learnt to react differently to tense moments.
“We’ve become more tolerant. We no longer feel the need to win arguments against each other.”
He also emphasised that the main principle of their relationship remains the desire not to avoid problems, but to discuss them.
Joanne’s emotional confession
One of the most touching moments was Joanne’s candid comment about the time they spend together.
The actress admitted that sometimes she feels as though there isn’t enough of it.
These words struck a particularly strong chord with fans, as they came across as unexpectedly sincere.
Nevertheless, the conversation as a whole revealed not a crisis, but rather how relationships change over time and require constant effort.
Joanne Pei and Qi Yuyu’s story reminded viewers that even the strongest unions go through difficult phases — and what looks perfect from the outside is not always as simple as it seems on the inside.
