Sharing photos to announce his marriage, Ricky Hsiao says: “I’m not joking.”

(Taipei, Jan 8) Taiwanese Golden Melody Award-winning singer Richie Xiao Huang-chi surprised fans today by posting a photo of wedding rings on Facebook, announcing that he has officially registered his marriage. “I’m not joking today—I got married. Please bless us,” he wrote. The news quickly drew warm congratulations from friends in the industry and fans alike. Meanwhile, the faintly visible figure beside him in the photo sparked curiosity about his wife’s identity.

According to Taiwanese media, Xiao has decided to say goodbye to his “golden bachelor” status this year. Joking that he is the sentimental, soft-hearted type, he said he has found the person he wants to spend the second half of his life with. After dating for over a year, the couple went to the household registration office today and completed the formalities in the presence of their family, marking what he described as a happy and sacred moment.

Xiao has kept details about his wife private. He only shared that they met through mutual friends, got along well from the start, and that she is also a fan of his music. After more than a year together, they decided to start a family. Keeping his trademark humor, he added, “I happened to have no work and no commercial gigs today—and it felt like a good date—so we decided on today.” He also thanked everyone for their blessings.