As it turns out Penny had already been spotted visiting the showroom of a new property launch earlier this year. At that time, David’s manager had deflected the speculations by sharing that Penny was simply “accompanying a friend”. 

But now that both husband and wife have been seen viewing potential new developments together, it’s pretty clear that they are in the market for a new apartment.

According to Apple Daily, the couple were seen surveying a potential site in Taipei’s Da’An District last Friday (Nov 20). Said development’s prices range from NT$176mil (S$8.2mil) for an approximately 3000 sq ft apartment to NT$300mil (S$14.1mil) for an approximately 6400 sq ft apartment. 

Not exactly cheap, but still, pretty affordable for David, who’s been in showbiz for 23 years. The 51-year-old already has three properties (and multiple fast cars) in his name, and was reported to have an annual income of NT$100mil (S$4.7mil) at his peak. The singer’s wife, Penny, also comes from a wealthy family.

When reached for a comment, however, David’s manager would only say that the couple “probably accompanied their friends to view the property”, declining to comment if the couple intends to buy another apartment as an investment.

But that’s not what the media and netizens focused on. Instead, they were more fixated on David, who’d worn a pretty tight-fitting black shirt out. After seeing the pictures snapped by the media, netizens say the singer appeared to have "a bit of a pot belly", with a full head of grey hair peeking out from underneath his cap. 

So the media contacted David’s manager again to ask for a comment on the singer’s um, fitness level.

And this was their reply: “Mr Tao has always been exercising, and as of now, we have yet to notice any signs of weight or fat gain, the pot belly must’ve been due to the camera angle.”

Seriously, of all the things to ask about. 

Photos: David Tao/Instagram, Apple Daily