The controversy over Taiwanese star Boling Chen’s alleged military draft dodging continues to escalate, with further impacts on his entertainment career. According to a report by CTWANT, Chen was originally set to film a pet health brand commercial together with close friend Kai Ko. However, after the case was exposed and the brand reassessed their promotional strategy, they ultimately decided to have Kai Ko appear alone as the star of the ad, with all footage featuring Chen not being released to the public.
Since the draft dodging incident was revealed, Chen’s work schedule has been repeatedly affected. Recently, the travel reality show ‘WHAT A TRIP’ unveiled its Season 2 hosting lineup, confirming Mason Lee as the new host, replacing Chen, who had previously been widely rumored for the role. Coincidentally, on the same day the new host was announced, Chen also shared photos on his social media from a past location shoot in Spain, sparking much discussion among netizens.
Aside from professional setbacks, Chen’s private life has also become a frequent topic of conversation. Previous reports suggested that he and his girlfriend of over ten years, Ting Hsuan, had planned to hold a wedding in New Zealand, but the plans were rumored to be postponed due to the controversy. On another front, ‘Invincible Films,’ a company where Chen serves as chairman, was previously rumored to be facing financial issues, with claims that funds needed to be raised to cover related expenses. However, in response to these rumors, Chen’s manager has publicly denied the reports at the time, stressing that the outside speculation does not match the facts.
News source: United Daily News