Hong Kong pop star Gillian Chung engaged to Taiwanese doctor

She said yes. Gillian Chung is now engaged to Taiwanese doctor Michael Lai after a whirlwind romance.

The 37-year-old pop star shared the good news on social media on Thursday (Feb 1), and showed off her engagement ring with the caption "Next stop, happiness."

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Chung's 32-year-old fiance has been dubbed 'Sunny Wang of the medical world' for his striking resemblance to the Taiwanese actor.

A trained gynaecologist, Lai now works at a beauty clinic Beaute J'adore in Taiwan.

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He told Apple Daily Hong Kong that he will work hard and bring Chung happiness.

Following the announcement, Charlene Choi - Chung's longtime bandmate from Cantopop duo Twins - quickly took to Instagram to give the couple her blessings.

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The couple first met when the actress was filming a new drama in Taiwan in July last year. Chung openly admitted that the pair were dating in October.

She said at the time: "Although we haven't been together for a long time, but he cares for me a lot and makes me feel very loved. Even though he flies a lot for work, he makes time for us to get to know each other better. I hope this relationship will have a happy ending."

With his good looks and promising career, Lai appears to be great husband material.

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But this remains to be seen as he has been dogged by cheating rumours since he parted ways with first wife Ivy Chao after a six-month marriage. Chung was previously romantically linked with Edison Chen and Shawn Yue.

minlee@sph.com.sg