After five years of marriage to mainland Chinese singer Li Ronghao, Taiwanese artist Rainie Yang, who had yet to announce a wedding ceremony, surprised netizens on the 18th by posting a wedding photo on Weibo with the caption “first anniversary of the wedding”. Shortly after her announcement, Rainie’s friend Ivy Chen announced her divorce from Chinese actor Chen Xiao, creating a stark contrast between the two situations.
Rainie Yang and Li Ronghao got married in Anhui, China in September 2019. However, due to the global spread of the COVID-19 virus, the couple was separated for over 300 days. Rainie, who has been working in China in recent years, often shares affectionate posts with Li Ronghao, while keeping their wedding ceremony secret.
On February 18, Rainie Yang posted a photo on Weibo showing the back view of herself and Li Ronghao in white wedding attire, along with the caption “first anniversary of the wedding”. Fans expressed surprise and excitement, with some commenting on the secrecy of the couple and others requesting more photos or a wedding vlog.
In response, Rainie Yang said, “Thank you for your concern. We have always focused on our work and kept our personal life low-key, so we decided to share about our wedding one year later. Thank you for your blessings!”
Coincidentally, just one hour after Rainie’s post, her friend Ivy Chen officially announced her divorce from Chinese actor Chen Xiao, stating, “Grateful for the encounter, we will each find our own happiness in the future, and as co-parents, we will accompany our children as they grow up.”
Regarding Ivy Chen’s divorce announcement on the same day, Rainie Yang expressed, “As a friend of Yanxi, I respect her rhythm in handling personal matters. Today, we learned about her decision together. As sisters, no matter what happens, we will always support and accompany each other.”
Rainie Yang and Ivy Chen became close friends in 2008 through the idol drama “Miss No Good”, and in 2021, they appeared together on the Chinese variety show “Sisters Who Make Waves” Season 2. During the show, Rainie successfully advanced while Ivy was eliminated in the same round, leading Rainie to shed tears and showcasing their strong friendship.
Additionally, in 2016, Rainie Yang sang “Dream a Little Dream” as a blessing at Ivy Chen and Chen Xiao’s wedding in Taiwan. At that time, Rainie choked up and said, “I suddenly feel like crying. I just want them to be happy, and I hope everyone present will bless them like I do.” Unexpectedly, after 8 years, the two close friends announced contrasting news on the same day, sparking discussions among fans.