Yidui
In short: Yidui is a Chinese dating app known for three-way video dates hosted by paid professional hosts. It is operated by Milian Technology Inc., which also runs Tietie and refiled for a Hong Kong IPO in 2026. Yidui accounted for 81.7% of Milian's 2025 revenue, making it one of the largest dating products in China.
Key facts
| Type | Dating app |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Beijing, China |
| Owner | Yidui is operated by Milian Technology Inc., which also operates Tietie and several overseas apps [Global Dating Insights, 8 April 2026] |
| Fact | Milian Technology refiled for an initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [Global Dating Insights, 8 April 2026] |
| Revenue | Milian reported 2025 revenue of 4.12 billion yuan (about $570 million), up 74%, and net profit of 519.1 million yuan; Yidui accounted for 81.7% of revenue [Global Dating Insights, 2025] |
| Users | Yidui averaged 4.8 million monthly active users in 2025 with a 16.4% paying conversion rate [The Bamboo Works, 2025] |
| Employees | More than 193,000 hosts on the platform by the end of 2025, many working on commission [Global Dating Insights, 2025] |
| Fact | Yidui uses paid professional hosts to facilitate three-way video dates between users [Dating Industry Insights, 8 April 2026] |
About Yidui
Yidui is a Chinese dating and social app built around live video. Two users who are interested in each other join a three-way video call with a professional host who helps start the conversation and keeps it going. Dating Industry Insights reports that users pay mainly through virtual gifts, which made up the large majority of revenue, rather than through subscriptions.
The app is operated by Milian Technology Inc., which also runs the app Tietie and several overseas apps. Global Dating Insights described Milian as Beijing-based. In April 2026 Milian refiled for an initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after an earlier application lapsed. The filing reported group revenue of 4.12 billion yuan (about $570 million) for 2025, up 74%, and net profit of 519.1 million yuan, more than triple the previous year. Yidui contributed 81.7% of revenue.
According to the same reports, Yidui averaged 4.8 million monthly active users in 2025, with a paying rate of 16.4%, and the platform had more than 193,000 hosts at the end of 2025, many working on commission. Dating Industry Insights questioned whether the business is better described as a dating app or a live-streaming platform, and noted that the commission structure for hosts is not disclosed.
Timeline
Deals
| Date | Type | Parties | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 April 2026 | Listing | Yidui: Hong Kong Stock Exchange (refiled application) | Not disclosed |
Stories about Yidui
- Yidui's IPO: Is It a Dating App or a Live-Streaming Giant?
Chinese dating platform Yidui has refiled for a Hong Kong IPO, reporting 16.4% of users pay and 98.7% of revenue from virtual gifts.
Questions about Yidui
What is Yidui?
Yidui is a Chinese dating app where two interested users join a three-way video call with a paid professional host.
Who owns Yidui?
Yidui is operated by Milian Technology Inc., which also runs the app Tietie.
Is Yidui planning to list on the stock market?
Milian Technology refiled for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in April 2026 after an earlier application lapsed.
Where is Yidui based?
Yidui is based in Beijing, China.
What is Yidui's latest deal?
Listing: Hong Kong Stock Exchange (refiled application), 8 April 2026.
Also known as: Milian Technology, Yidui App.