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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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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