Meng Gengru Apologizing While Traveling in Japan? Mentions Huang Ziqiao but Avoids Discussing Crimes

Taiwanese star Meng Gengru issued a statement on the 9th stating that her husband Huang Ziqiao will not be making a comeback, and she will indefinitely close her social media to reflect deeply. However, she described "Mr. Huang did something wrong" without mentioning the fact of his criminal conviction. On the same day, she was tagged by friends while traveling in Japan, which once again sparked public outrage. Some netizens compared her to Nono's wife, Zhu Haijun, who did not speak out after Nono was accused of sexual assault and quietly continued working to support her family. They suggested that if Meng Gengru remained low-key like Zhu Haijun, she might not have faced a similar backlash.

On the 9th, Meng Gengru stated: "Mr. Huang did something wrong and hurt many people. At the first moment of the incident, I was shocked, fearful, and incredulous. As a wife and the mother of a child, I only thought of speaking out as a family member at the time. However, I made some hasty and inappropriate comments. I want to apologize again for the harm caused by my lack of consideration and to all those who were hurt." Regarding public opinions, Meng Gengru admitted that she accepts everyone's voices. "I understand people's doubts and concerns about Mr. Huang's return to the entertainment industry. He does not plan to return, and I do not support it. I believe Mr. Huang will not, nor should he, appear in the public eye again."

However, some netizens felt she was making light of the situation. Others noticed, "Seeing Meng Gengru's IG showing she's happily playing in Japan contrasts sharply with the sympathetic comments under her Facebook and IG statements." However, just because Meng Gengru's friend posted an update on the 9th does not necessarily mean she was in Japan that day; it could have been posted after returning to Taiwan.