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Penny Tai's 'Baby Bump' Sparks Pregnancy Rumors, Singer Responds with Humor

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Penny Tai was mistaken for being pregnant due to a photo of her in a loose white shirt.
  • Fans and friends congratulated her, but Tai humorously dismissed the pregnancy rumors.
  • Her assistant later clarified the situation, confirming it was a misunderstanding caused by clothing folds and camera angle.

Taiwanese singer Penny Tai, a beloved Golden Melody Award winner, recently sparked a flurry of pregnancy rumors among her fans. The 48-year-old artist, who has been keeping a low profile, shared a greeting on social media. However, a photograph accompanying the post, showing her in a loose white shirt, led to widespread speculation.

In the days we haven't met, I wish everyone continued health and well-being. Hello, July 26th.

โ€” Penny TaiTai's social media post that inadvertently sparked pregnancy rumors.

The folds and draping of the shirt, combined with a side-angle shot, created the illusion of a baby bump. This visual misinterpretation prompted many fans and even celebrity friends, like Hong Xiaoxiong, to send congratulatory messages, with one jokingly offering to set off fireworks for her.

If you're pregnant, I'll set off fireworks for you.

โ€” Hong XiaoxiongA celebrity friend's humorous reaction to the perceived baby bump.

Tai, however, responded with amusement, playfully questioning the notion at her age. The "pregnancy hoax" was eventually cleared up by her assistant, who expressed bewilderment at the congratulatory messages and pointed out that the supposed "baby bump" was too high to be realistic, thus resolving the amusing misunderstanding.

How old are you, what are you talking about!

โ€” Penny TaiTai's amused response to the pregnancy speculation.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.