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| Sweety’s Esther Liu Ties the Knot with SpeXial’s Simon Lian—And She's Got a Baby on Board! (Weibo) |
Well, ain't that a plot twist worthy of a drama? Esther Liu—actress, singer, and one half of iconic Taiwanese pop duo Sweety—is officially off the market and expecting her first baby with husband Simon Lian.
Yup, you read that right. At 36, Esther just dropped the double bombshell in classic low-key style: she's married and pregnant. The lucky bloke? None other than 33-year-old Simon Lian, ex-member of idol boyband SpeXial. Not just good-looking, but also apparently excellent at playing the long game.
From MV co-stars to real-life soulmates
Esther and Simon's love story kicked off three years ago when they met on the set of Tai Ai Ling’s music video Unwanted Song. Back then, Esther admitted she found Simon “a bit too polite”—but she clocked his acting chops pretty quick. The sparks really started flying when they reunited to play childhood sweethearts in a drama.
Rather than just wing it, the two actually enrolled in acting classes together to prep for their roles. One thing led to another, and let’s just say they ended up rehearsing more than just lines. Fast-forward to 2025, and now they’ve officially tied the knot and got a little one on the way. Talk about a script write-up no one saw coming.
Sweety x Fahrenheit… idol husbands unite?
Here’s a fun little side note for fans of early 2000s Mandopop nostalgia—Esther’s bandmate Joanne Tseng also married a fellow idol: Calvin Chen of Fahrenheit fame. Both Joanne and Esther debuted in the industry at just 14, both ended up married to dreamy former boybanders over 180cm tall, and both kept their relationships entirely hush-hush until the rings were on and the baby bumps visible. Iconic behaviour, really.
No flashy proposals, no OTT pressers
Esther and Simon kept their romance totally out of the spotlight, and they seem to be continuing that quiet charm into their marriage. The pregnancy reveal came with minimal fuss—just a sweet post to mark the double celebration. No reality show, no paparazzi chase, just vibes and good news.
FAQ
Q: When did Esther Liu and Simon Lian start dating?
They first met around 2022 while filming a music video and started getting closer during a drama project where they played childhood sweethearts.
Q: Who is Simon Lian?
Simon is a former member of Taiwanese boyband SpeXial. He’s also an actor and is now Esther Liu’s husband and baby daddy.
Q: Is this Esther’s first child?
Yes, she’s currently pregnant with her and Simon’s first child.
Q: Are Esther and Joanne Tseng still active as Sweety?
They haven’t officially disbanded, but both have focused more on solo careers over the years. Still, fans keep the Sweety nostalgia alive!
Congrats to the adorable couple—and welcome to the next chapter! 🍼💍✨