Former K-pop idol Tao announces marriage to ex-SM Entertainment trainee Xu Yi Yang

Former EXO member Tao, also known as Huang Zitao, has made his relationship with Chinese singer Xu Yi Yang official, announcing their marriage on December 2. The 30-year-old singer shared a series of heartfelt photos on his Weibo, including a picture of the couple holding their Chinese marriage certificate (buzheng), marking the official registration of their marriage. Tao expressed his excitement with the caption, “Goal achieved,” signaling the beginning of their new life together.

Tao and Xu’s relationship has garnered public interest since they first went public in July, when Tao shared a series of sunset photos to announce they were dating. Their relationship took another significant step in August when Tao proposed to Xu Yi Yang in a public ceremony, earning praise from fans worldwide. The proposal video went viral, capturing Tao’s heartfelt confession and Xu Yi Yang’s emotional response.

Tao, who debuted with EXO in 2012, left the group in 2018 following a legal battle with SM Entertainment over mistreatment. He went on to establish his own company in China, pursuing a successful solo career in music and acting under the name Z.Tao. Xu Yi Yang, who trained with SM Entertainment from 2016 to 2018 as part of the SMROOKIES, later joined Tao’s agency after leaving the company. She debuted with the Chinese group Legal High before transitioning to a soloist and actress.

Congratulations are in order as Tao and Xu Yi Yang embark on this exciting new chapter in their lives. Their fans are thrilled to see them take this next step together, looking forward to the couple’s future as husband and wife.