Chinese social media lit up on August 10 with speculation that Huang Zitao and Xu Yiyang are set to hold a grand, star-studded wedding this October. The news quickly spread across Weibo, sending fans of the former EXO star often referred to as “the chairman” and his Gen Z muse into a frenzy.
Rumors of the lavish celebration follow hints dropped by Huang in mid-July, when he revealed that he had already taken Xu Yiyang to try on wedding dresses at the end of June. Reports also suggest the couple will participate in a marriage-themed reality show alongside other high-profile celebrity pairs, including actress Joe Chen and her partner.
While Chinese media outlets await an official confirmation, netizens are eager to see if Huang will keep his long-standing promise to invite fans to the ceremony. He previously vowed to reserve three tables one for his fans, one for Xu’s, and one for couple shippers selecting attendees via lucky draw.
On Chinese social media platform Weibo, the topic climbed to the top of the platform’s trending search list that day. Chinese netizens believe that former EXO member Luhan is relatively likely to attend, while the chances of other members attending are extremely low. Tao is known to have maintained contact with Luhan, even making an appearance at Luhan’s concert.
The couple’s love story began under public scrutiny in 2020, when rumors swirled about their relationship beyond the boss-employee dynamic. Xu Yiyang is signed under L.TAO Entertainment, the agency founded and chaired by Huang. After months of speculation, the pair went public on July 14, 2024.
Fans were treated to a fairytale moment when the final episode of Come With Me aired on August 26, 2024, revealing Huang’s romantic proposal in Yunnan earlier that year. The grand gesture included booking out a 4-star hotel and filling the venue with thousands of blush-pink flowers—Xu’s favorite. The couple later announced their marriage registration on December 2, 2024.
By June 2025, rumors emerged that the couple had already welcomed their first child. Paparazzi photos appeared to show Xu Yiyang’s mother carrying a baby with the help of a nanny as they returned to Huang’s home. During a livestream, Huang inadvertently fueled the speculation by saying he was spending time with “my family, my wife, my child,” before hastily correcting “my child” to “my close colleagues.” He has denied using surrogacy services in the U.S., but neither he nor Xu has confirmed or denied the baby rumors.
Pregnancy speculation dates back to August 2024, when fans spotted Huang at a U.S. maternity hospital. In the proposal video, Xu wore a loose dress with a jacket covering her midsection, further fueling speculation. Despite the whispers, the couple has remained tight-lipped.
If the October wedding rumors are true, it promises to be one of the most high-profile entertainment events of the year—possibly with lucky fans in attendance and, perhaps, a new family member quietly in the picture.
Sources: K14
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