EXO's Tao confirms relationship with former SM Rookies trainee Xu Yiyang after 4 years
Former EXO member Tao and former SM Rookies trainee Xu Yiyang have confirmed their relationship after years of speculation.
On July 14th, Tao posted a message saying, "I hope we will be together forever," alongside a photo. Xu Yiyang also acknowledged their relationship, sharing, "I make a wish at the seaside at sunset."
Tao debuted with EXO-M in 2012 but left the group in 2015 after requesting to terminate his contract with SM Entertainment.
Since then, he has been active in China. Xu Yiyang was part of SM Entertainment's pre-debut team, SM Rookies.
Dating rumors about the couple have been circulating since 2020, and last year, fans spotted them on dates, adding to the speculation.
Earlier this year, Chinese media reported that the couple visited Korea together and publicly declared their love at a nightclub in Gangnam, sparking further interest and even marriage rumors.
Fans lose it after seeing IU, Kim Seon Ho, and more "When Life Gives You Tangerines" stars reunite at one special event
The When Life Gives You Tangerines cast melted fans’ hearts once again — this time off-screen!
On April 15, the VIP premiere of the film Yadang took place at Megabox COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, and it quickly turned into a Poksak reunion.
The event was already buzzing with big names like Uhm Tae Woong (who made his first appearance in 8 years), Lee Min Ho, Ha Ji Won, Lee Joo Young, Hyeri, Lee Yu Bi, Kim Sung Kyun, and even Single’s Inferno 4's Lee Si An.
But the surprise appearance of severalWhen Life Gives You Tangerines cast members made fans super emotional.
IU, who played Gwansik’s daughter Geum Myeong in the Netflix series, was spotted quietly entering the theater wearing a mask. A fan who noticed her shared a photo, writing, “Poksak daughter Geum Myeong is here!”
Kim Seon Ho also showed up and quickly got attention. Fans recognized him despite the mask and commented, “Chung Seop is here too!” and “Park Hae Joon’s son-in-law came!”Kim Seon Ho made a special appearance in the series as Geum Myeong’s husband.
Kang Yoo Seok, who played Eun Myeong Yi (Gwansik’s son), also came to support his on-screen dad. Fans left sweet comments like “The son is so thoughtful!”
And of course, Choi Dae Hoon — better known as “Hak Ssi Ahjussi” — made fans smile with his bright energy. People couldn’t stop talking about him, saying things like “He came to see his in-laws’ movie,” and “The whole When Life Gives You Tangerines family is here!”
Before the event, Park Hae Joon shared in an interview with Xports News that he wasn’t sure who would show up, saying, “Everyone’s really busy, so it depends on the situation. But I’d be really happy if we could meet again after a long time.”
Well, they did meet again — and fans couldn’t be happier.
In Poksak, Park Hae Joon played the loving father Gwansik, but in Yadang, he takes on a much tougher role as a drug squad detective who never gives up on catching criminals. His transformation is already gaining attention from fans eager to see him in a new light.
Meanwhile, Yadang officially hit theaters on April 16.
