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| MIRROR Member Stanley Yau to Marry Longtime Girlfriend Alina Lee, First in Group to Tie the Knot (Photo: Instagram) |
Hong Kong entertainment just witnessed a genuinely heart-warming milestone. Stanley Yau Sze Chun, best known as one of the core members of boy group MIRROR, has officially announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend and artist Alina Lee. The couple shared the news on February 1 through social media, confirming that their nine-year relationship is heading into marriage and making Stanley the first married member in MIRROR’s history.
Rather than going for a flashy announcement, Stanley and Alina chose sincerity. In a handwritten message shared alongside their engagement photos, they reflected on their journey from being two unknown youngsters to building careers while growing together.
They thanked fans for quietly walking with them through every stage of life and revealed that this year marks a brand-new chapter, one where they’ve decided to become each other’s lifelong partner and face future challenges side by side.
The photos themselves quickly went viral.
One was simply titled “We’re Engaged”, another cheekily read “Looks like you’re officially my problem now”, while a third confirmed the big news with “We’re getting married”.
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The final image featured their handwritten letter, sealing the announcement with a deeply personal touch.
Alina’s engagement ring and the couple’s relaxed, happy energy struck a chord with fans who have followed their story for nearly a decade.
Within hours, congratulatory messages flooded the comments. Fellow MIRROR members were among the first to respond, with Keung To, Jeremy Lee and others leaving warm wishes.
Industry friends, creatives and long-time supporters also joined in, turning the post into a celebratory thread rather than just an announcement.
Stanley and Alina have been public about their relationship since MIRROR’s early debut era, yet they’ve always kept things low-key.
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While many idol couples opt for secrecy, the pair chose consistency and transparency, quietly building trust with fans over the years.
That steady approach is exactly why this engagement feels especially meaningful to many observers, who’ve seen them grow not just as a couple, but as individuals.
Fan and netizen reactions, however, are refreshingly mixed in tone. A large portion of fans expressed genuine joy, calling the couple a “long-term relationship win” and praising Stanley for setting a healthy example in an industry known for short-lived romances.
Others jokingly mourned the end of an era while admitting they’ve always known this day would come.
There were also thoughtful discussions about idol culture evolving, with many pointing out that mature relationships and marriage no longer feel taboo, especially for artists in their 30s.
What do you think about Stanley becoming MIRROR’s first married member? Are long-term idol relationships something fans should celebrate more openly?