They announced their engagement 7 years ago.

The relationship between Chinese singer Zhang Mu Yi and Canadian singer-model Miki Akama has been a topic of curiosity and controversy for years. Their love story, which began when Akama was just a child, has drawn much public criticism, with many accusing Zhang of grooming.

Zhang Mu Yi and Miki Akama’s relationship first caught public attention in 2012, when MuYi, then 24 years old, declared his deep affection for Akama, who was only 12 years old at the time. He publicly expressed his love on social media.

Their close bond began when Zhang Mu Yi became Akama’s music mentor when she was 8 years old. Many questioned the nature of their relationship, with critics arguing that an adult man openly expressing romantic interest in a pre-teen was inappropriate. Their relationship quickly became a subject of controversy, with many condemning it as inappropriate and problematic. Critics accused Zhang Mu Yi of grooming, while others speculated about the nature of their connection, raising ethical concerns. Despite the backlash, both Mu Yi and Akama defended their relationship, claiming that they had a deep bond but would not engage romantically until Akama was of legal age.

In 2018, when Akama turned 18, the couple announced their engagement. This news reignited the debate, with many still questioning the legitimacy of their relationship. Some critics continued to argue that their connection had begun under questionable circumstances, while others accepted that, as consenting adults, they had the right to be together.

Rumors spread that the couple had officially married in 2019, though neither of them confirmed the exact details publicly. Their relationship continued to draw mixed reactions from the public, with some believing in their love story while others remained skeptical. Since between 2018 and 2019, Akama has ceased social media usage, leaving the public un-updated about the pair.