Taiwanese-American singer Vanness Wu has formally refuted online allegations that his wife, Japanese singer Emi Aramaki, fabricated her academic credentials and misrepresented her age, according to a statement released through his agency B’in Music and reported by Next Apple News and Yahoo Malaysia.
The Allegations and Academic Scrutiny Surrounding Emi Aramaki
According to Next Apple News, the tipster alleged that alumni were unable to find any records of her student life or graduation ceremony. Furthermore, photos surfaced online showing Aramaki attending social gatherings with students from leading British institutions—including the University of Cambridge and King’s College London—between 2015 and 2016.
Vanness Wu’s Response and Agency Clarification
Addressing the controversy directly, the 47-year-old F4 star defended his wife through a formal statement issued by his record label, B’in Music. “The recent claims made by the tipster and circulating online that she lied about her age and falsified her academic qualifications are not true,” the agency stated on behalf of Wu. The singer clarified that Aramaki is actually 31 years old and successfully graduated from University College London, emphasizing that the relevant information is fully verifiable. Wu expressed hope that this official clarification would set the record straight and put the matter to rest.
Marriage Timeline and Public Appearances
The public scrutiny follows the couple’s recent marriage announcement. According to Yahoo Malaysia and Next Apple News, Wu and Aramaki registered their marriage in Las Vegas in May. Wu subsequently shared the news on social media in June by posting a black-and-white photo of his hand clasped with his partner’s, both wearing matching wedding bands. This marks the second marriage for Wu, who was previously married to Singaporean entrepreneur and heiress Arissa Cheo from 2013 to 2018. Following his rise to fame as a member of the iconic boy band F4 in the 2001 Taiwanese hit drama Meteor Garden, Wu was recently spotted on a date with Aramaki at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore ahead of his concert performances with bandmates Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, and Mayday’s Ashin.
Did You Know?
Emi Aramaki was born in Fukuoka and moved to London at the age of nine before returning to Japan in 2024 to launch her music career, releasing her debut Japanese-language single, Purple Dream, the same year, as reported by Yahoo Malaysia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Vanness Wu’s wife?
Vanness Wu is married to Japanese singer Emi Aramaki, whom he wed in Las Vegas in May.
What were the online rumours regarding Emi Aramaki?
According to Next Apple News and Yahoo Malaysia, a tipster alleged that Aramaki lied about being 35 years old and fabricated her graduation from University College London.
How did Vanness Wu respond to the rumours?
Through his agency B’in Music, Wu released a formal statement refuting the claims, confirming that his wife is 31 years old and a genuine UCL graduate.
Was Vanness Wu married previously?
Yes, Wu was previously married to Singaporean entrepreneur Arissa Cheo from 2013 to 2018.
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