OK, this may be good news for him and for people that wanted to learn from his story.
Toyz marries Hsyan Hsiaochi while in prison, potentially paving way to stay in taiwan after release
Disum Daily Newsroom
28th January 2026 – (Taipei) Hong Kong–born esports figure Kurtis Lau Wai‑kin, better known as Toyz and famed for winning the Season 2 League of Legends World Championship with Taipei Assassins, is reportedly married while serving time in Taiwan. According to Taiwanese outlet Mirror Media, friends of singer‑influencer Hsyan Hsiaochi say the pair recently completed marriage registration with Toyz still in custody. Before his incarceration, Toyz had publicly confirmed their relationship, saying his legal troubles made marriage impossible at the time and expressing concern for her hardships.
Toyz was arrested in Taichung in September 2021 on suspicion of marijuana trafficking and later pleaded guilty in June 2022 to possessing Category Two narcotics with intent to sell. He was sentenced to four years and two months in prison, lost an appeal in 2023, and began serving his term on 16th May 2024. As things stand, he is due for release on 16th July 2028, though successful parole could see him leave prison as early as November this year.
Reports suggest the marriage could be pivotal for his future in Taiwan. As a Hong Kong national, Toyz could apply for residency by family reunion upon completing his sentence or securing parole, potentially avoiding deportation to Hong Kong. Supporters also believe legal status would help protect his Taiwan‑based assets and provide a platform for reviving his online career. Asked about the development, Hsyan kept a low profile, saying only that good news would be shared in due course.
He really messed up his life to get high a few times. Just go where it’s legal, if one really can’t live without it.
After his conviction, his residence permit likely has been voided. To apply for marriage based residence permit one has to provide a criminal record. Based on that his application could be denied.
Being married to a Taiwanese does not guarantee residency rights.
There are many cases of foreigners/NWOHR’s married to Taiwanese, who were deported in the past.
I mean he does not have Taiwan ID and HHR. Otherwise deportation would not be discussed at all.
While a NWOHR holds a Taiwan passport, they are subject to immigration control similar to foreigners until they establish Household Registration.
While different regulations are used, the outcome is same, no permission to reside in Taiwan.
If the NWOHR is ordered to leave and slapped with a re-entry ban (e.g., 3–5 years for drug offenses), the Taiwanese spouse can petition the NIA on the grounds of “Hardship” and “Family Unity” to reduce the length of this ban.
Katherine Ramsland, a professor of forensic psychology at DeSales University, mentions that some of the women who have married or dated male serial killers have offered the following reasons: "Some believe they can change a man as cruel and powerful as a serial killer. Hybristophilia - Wikipedia
Hong Kong isn’t a country and there is no such thing as a Hong Kong National.
The person would hold a Peoples Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport… which would mean the person is a Chinese Citizen, and Permanent Resident of Hong Kong.
Technically they have 2, the BNO and the HKSAR passports, one of them you must be a Chinese citizen, the other you needed to be born or registered as a British national before some date.
I don’t know the in’s and out’s of it all, but neither is issued by Hong Kong.
Hong Kong applies the Chinese citizenship laws when they make decisions, there is no need for the mainland to process passports or citizenship matters.
Fun fact you can apply for naturalisation in Hong Kong as a PRC citizen and Hong Kong government makes the decision.
I would say no as to have a HK passport you need to be a citizen of the PRC, and have a permanent residency in HK. I think if your a PRC citizen you cant be a ROC citizen and vice versa. but as with these things there may be exemptions.
