In a surprising turn of events, Chinese singer and actor Huang Zitao, widely known as Tao and formerly a member of the popular group EXO, has made headlines for his ongoing romance with rumored partner Xu YiYang.

Tao, currently managing his entertainment company, "Long Tao Entertainment," has solidified his relationship by signing a contract with Xu YiYang.

Xu YiYang, a former trainee under SM Entertainment's rookie group SM Rookies, gained recognition through the Chinese variety show 'my SMT,' where she appeared alongside aespa's Ningning before departing from the company in 2018.

Speculation about their relationship began in 2020, and despite consistent denials, the duo was caught entering a house together and engaging in affectionate dates last year.

On the 12th October, according to reports from the Chinese media outlet 'China Express,' Tao and Xu YiYang embarked on a trip to Korea.

The revelation took a public turn when Tao, at a nightclub in Gangnam, publicly declared his love for Xu YiYang.

Displaying a grand gesture, Tao spared no expense to project the words 'Love u Yi YANG' on a large screen.

Although no photographic evidence of the couple together surfaced, eyewitness accounts of Tao's presence at a luxurious hotel in Gangnam have circulated widely, confirming his current stay in Korea.

Netizens have flooded social media platforms with diverse reactions, questioning Tao with comments like "How about saying 'I love you'?" and pointing out that he denied being in a relationship two years ago, raising speculation about their current status.

In the backdrop of this romantic revelation, it's worth noting that Tao made his debut with EXO-M in 2012. In 2015, he left the group and initiated a legal battle against SM Entertainment over an exclusive contract dispute.

Since then, Tao has successfully transitioned into an active career as both an actor and singer in China.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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