Bernice Liu Denies Proposal Ring, Hints at Romance
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago5 MIN
Summary
Bernice Liu (廖碧兒), 47, on Sunday stopped short of a formal confirmation but effectively acknowledged her relationship with 70-year-old businessman John Lui (呂禮章) when asked about marriage and his support for her work. She denied that a previously publicized four-carat ring was an engagement ring, saying it was a self-gift marking her 25th year in the industry
Key Points
- Liu appeared at a charity walk fundraising kick-off on Sunday, smiling as she said marriage was not something she was planning and that she did not want pressure from herself or her parents
- She rejected reports that a four-carat diamond was a proposal ring, saying it was specially designed for her by a jeweller linked to Taylor Swift for her 25th anniversary in show business
- The relationship drew attention after East Week reported in June that Liu was seen entering the private Kowloon Tong Club with a low-profile man later identified as John Lui, 70, a former Tung Wah Group of Hospitals chairman
- Sing Tao said Lui, described as having a fortune worth tens of billions, had also accompanied Liu during an inspection of her coffee brand counter at a Tsim Sha Tsui supermarket and filmed her on his phone
- Asked whether Lui would support her at an exhibition at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in November, Liu effectively acknowledged the relationship, while saying friends and family naturally support her ventures
Why It Matters
Liu's remarks move the story from speculation toward public acknowledgment, while also pushing back against marriage rumors that had intensified around the ring and congratulatory comments from other celebrities. For Hong Kong entertainment readers, the next focus is likely to be whether the couple appear together more openly at her upcoming business events