Recently, singer and actor Hoang Tu Thao (or TAO - former EXO member) followed his wife Tu Nghe Duong to Nam Sung (Suschuan, China) to celebrate Tet.
In a livestream gathering with his wife's family, he appeared in a red cotton outfit with large floral motifs, completely "overthrowing" his usual image.
Hoang Tu Thao comfortably put on a cotton jacket jokingly called "Susuan provincial uniform", while eating dumplings. When someone teased "this outfit is a bit rustic", Tu Nghe Duong immediately defended her husband: "Where's the rustic? Everyone in Sichuan wears sleepwear like this". She also revealed that this jacket is actually "old clothes borrowed from her uncle".
The unexpected event made the "provincial uniform" culture a trend. The cotton outfit that Hoang Tu Thao wore was jokingly called by netizens "the Sichuan son-in-law's war vest".
This affordable three-layer cotton shirt, thanks to its durability, difficult stain, and convenient machine washing, has long become a "universal weapon" to help people in southern Chinese provinces such as Sichuan, Hunan, and Hubei fight against the humid and cold winter. From going to wish Tet, doing housework to going out for a walk... it is all utilized.
Sichuan netizens also left many sympathetic comments: "Not wearing provincial uniform is considered not going home", "The Sichuan son-in-law going home must wear provincial uniform, unexpectedly even big stars cannot escape this rule"...
What is even more noteworthy is the contrast in Hoang Tu Thao's own image. Known for his "cool, quality" style on stage, this time he still wore blonde hair but wore a large floral shirt and comfortably sat down to eat local dishes in the livestream.
Many opinions believe that Hoang Tu Thao's removal of the idol image, naturally expressing closeness, is more truthful and touching than any pre-built image.
Not only wearing "provincial uniforms", Hoang Tu Thao but also "entering the family according to customs" in cuisine, he comfortably sits and eats fried dumplings dipped in chili sauce. Respect and reception of his wife's hometown culture shows harmony in marriages different from regions.
Hoang Tu Thao is no longer a distant star, but has become a true "body in the house" of Tu Nghe Duong's family.
The media assessed that Hoang Tu Thao's hypocritical and approachable attitude this time is more convincing than any public expression of affection, and is a silent proof that he is truly integrated into married life.
Hoang Tu Thao and Tu Nghe Duong were both trainees of SM Entertainment in Korea. Hoang Tu Thao debuted as a member of EXO group in 2012, but left the group in 2015 and returned to China to continue his activities.
Later, both were artists under Longtao Entertainment - a company founded by Prince Thao's father, and then taken over by him.
In July 2024, Hoang Tu Thao and Tu Nghe Duong posted kissing photos by the beach, officially publicizing their dating relationship. 5 months later, the couple announced that they had registered their marriage.
In October 2025, the lavish wedding of the two people caused a storm, occupied social media and was traditionally likened to a "fairytale wedding".
