Former EXO member Tao will marry Chinese singer and actress Xu Yiyang this October, the couple confirmed during a recent appearance on a variety show.
Reports state that Huang Zitao, known professionally as Tao, revealed on August 11 that the pair plans to hold their wedding ceremony in October in what they hope will be a "wedding of the century".
The two have been preparing for the celebration for the past six months, aiming for a lavish affair comparable to high-profile nuptials like those of Jay Chou and Huang Xiaoming. Reports indicate they will invite numerous celebrities alongside more than 100 fans, with special seating reserved for the latter. Organizers are also in discussions to livestream the event so supporters around the world can participate virtually.
Tao debuted with EXO in 2012 and left the group in 2015 after filing a lawsuit to terminate his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment. The legal dispute concluded in SM's favor, and he has since built a successful career in China's entertainment industry. Xu Yiyang first gained attention in 2016 as part of SM Rookies, the agency's pre-debut training program, and has since established herself as both a singer and actress in her home country.
Romance rumors first swirled around the couple in 2020, though they only confirmed their relationship publicly last year after four years of speculation. In December, Tao and Xu registered their marriage under Chinese law, officially becoming husband and wife. Despite widespread interest, both have declined to comment on persistent rumors of a secret pregnancy and childbirth.
Last August, China's tabloids reported sightings of Xu at prenatal checkups in the United States. Later that year, she was photographed shopping for baby essentials, and Tao briefly mentioned a child during a livestream before changing the subject. In June, paparazzi captured Xu's mother with a nanny carrying an infant, fueling further conjecture, but the couple has maintained their silence on the matter.
Industry observers are now watching to see whether Luhan, Tao's former EXO bandmate and close friend, will attend the ceremony. The two have remained in contact over the years, even performing "Our Tomorrow" together at Luhan's concert in June, leading many to expect his presence at the upcoming celebration.
With details of the exact venue and guest list still under wraps, all eyes are on October's event. Fans and peers alike anticipate an unforgettable ceremony as Tao and Xu Yiyang begin this new chapter together.
