Singaporean singer Kelly Pan, 36, has gotten married. On Monday (Feb 24), she shared a photo on Instagram showing her wearing a diamond ring on her left ring finger while holding the hand of Taiwanese music producer-songwriter Roger Yo, 37. It was captioned "XXIIIIIV", followed by the hashtag #RKXX, which contains the couple's initials.
Her label Warner Music released a statement on Feb 25 with her saying: “Actually I had registered the marriage yesterday and wanted to share the good news with everyone as soon as possible.”
But as only her mother and younger sister knew about the marriage, Pan’s post caused some confusion. She said: “Even friends and relatives didn’t dare to believe it, only then did I realise that it had troubled people, so sorry about that.”
Those offering their congratulations online include former Sing! China contestant Joanna Dong, actress Felicia Chin and Taiwanese television host Lee Teng.
On Pan's Instagram story, she shared the same photo she posted, but added the words "I'm taken" to signify her new relationship status. The couple had recently gone for a vacation in Ko Samui, Thailand, before Chinese New Year.
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Sun Fun! 活在當下!Say yes to new challenges! 實驗性的生活也很有趣喔!
A post shared by Kelly 潘嘉麗 Official IG (@kellypanjiali) on Feb 22, 2020 at 9:00pm PST
Pan was the first runner-up on singing talent search competition Project SuperStar in 2005. She released her debut album, Love Me, Kelly, in February 2006, which included the hit song Don't Cry. Her most recent album, Miss Kelly (2014), won her the Regional Artiste - Singapore accolade at the Global Chinese Music Awards.
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XXIIIIIV #RKXX
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According to UWeekly, Pan and Yo first met through work. After dating for about a year, he set up entertainment agency Easy Time Entertainment in 2017. During office events such as Christmas gatherings and the company's year-end dinner for employees, she would often assume the role of host, entertaining guests and taking care of things.
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那麼臨時請好友們來參與,還逼他們要配合我的dress code,太硬了!But他們還是來了! Thank you guys for the love and taking effort and time to come with dress code on super short notice! 往左滑看我們可愛的一面!哈哈 ps/有一些朋友不能來因為他們不在、有工作等,但也收到他們滿滿的愛了! #RKXX
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Pan's engagement comes on the heels of several other engagements in the local entertainment scene, such as actress Ase Wang's announcement of her engagement to American-born Chinese businessman Jon Lor on Feb 7 and Ah Boys To Men actor Joshua Tan's proposal to his girlfriend Zoen Tay in December last year.
Although her big day was held overseas, the local singer brought a part of Singapore to the wedding matrimony. She was wearing a vest from homegrown label Klarra with matching trousers. She was also wearing a Chanel J12 watch.
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English Vintage with a lil’ edge. 英式復古個性風 I wore 🇸🇬 #klarra and #charleskeithofficial . Also accessorized myself in #gioilliesg #handmade #fascinator by Helan using #vintage lace + pearls + #birdcage from London and also the beautiful pieces from #monicavinader Swipe to the left for more details of my outfit. 我穿了新加坡品牌 #klarra 和 #小ck 的服飾也搭配了#gioilliesg 新加坡設計師Helan的手工蕾絲珍珠復古鳥籠紗頭飾 和 #monicavinadersg 的飾品! Styling造型/ Kelly (ME) 我! Hair髮/ Sam @redcircle_office Make up妝/ 小記 @giwewe Outfit服飾/ @klarra by @beatricesays Hair Accessories/ @gioiellisg by Helan Shoes 鞋子/ @charleskeithofficial Accessories 飾品/ @monicavinader #singaporegirl #RKXX
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The white heels she was wearing are also from local fashion and accessories label Charles & Keith.
This article was first published in The Straits Times; Additional reporting by Her World.