Liu was first linked to Bender when she accompanied him to the 2019 Unforgettable Gala, an award ceremony that celebrates and recognises the achievements of Asian Americans in arts and entertainment, according to the gala's official website.
Since their initial red carpet appearance together, the pair have posed alongside each other at a number of events. In June 2022, Liu brought Bender to his interview on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," and the two were later seen out together that same month, per People.
On July 21, 2022, Bender accompanied Liu to the annual ESPY Awards, and just days later, the couple attended San Diego Comic-Con, which Bender documented on Instagram. In a photo dump of the event, the "Senior Year" actor shared a candid picture of her and Liu gleefully laughing on the red carpet, writing, "Comic-con recap (I am tired)." Most recently, the two appeared on the red carpet for the premiere of "Bullet Train," with stars Brad Pitt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Joey King.
While both Liu and Bender have yet to address the status of their relationship, it appears that they are very much an item and happy together.