Kunda 'Handcuffed and Taken Away at Airport' – 4 Artists Released on Bail After Dodging Military Service

Taiwanese star Darren Wang’s dodging military service incident continues to ferment. Eight months later, on the 21st, New Taipei prosecutors and police launched the third wave of crackdown operations. Chen Bolin, Shiu Chieh-kai, Energy’s Shu Wei (Zhang Shu-wei), and Lollipop’s Xiao Jie (Liao Yun-jie) were all brought in for questioning. They admitted spending between NT$100,000 to NT$300,000 (about RM13,000 to RM40,000) to purchase fake medical records from a 'draft dodging gang', faking high blood pressure and anemia symptoms to deceive medical examiners and pass military physical checks. After further questioning, prosecutors released the four on bail of up to NT$500,000 (about RM69,000).

However, Kunda (Hsieh Kunda) of Energy, who was also on the list but had slipped through the net, issued a public apology through his management company from overseas, and urgently returned to Taiwan from Canada at 5:30AM on the 22nd. Police waited at the airport, and when he exited customs, they served the arrest warrant and handcuffed him on the spot to take him for questioning.

At the airport, Kunda only remarked, "Thank you for your concern." Fellow Energy member Toro accompanied him. At 8:23AM, when Kunda was escorted by police back to Yonghe Police Station, he was wearing a cap and mask, keeping his head down and remaining silent when questioned by the media.

On the morning of the 22nd, Shu Wei posted an apology on social media, stating that as a public figure, he understands every word and action can become an index of public opinion: "But due to a momentary lapse in judgment, I set a bad example and failed to fulfill my duties as a citizen." He expressed remorse: "I have let down the public’s expectations and disappointed my family and friends who have always supported and trusted me. I offer my sincerest apologies to my family and everyone who cares about me."

He said he deeply regrets and blames himself for the mistake he made 15 years ago without thinking, and he will fully cooperate with the judicial investigation and take responsibility as required.

In addition, Shiu Chieh-kai also issued a statement apologizing after being released on bail, saying: “I will fully cooperate with all prosecutor investigations. I deeply apologize for my past momentary lapse in judgment, and will humbly accept any judicial scrutiny going forward.” He also said, "As a husband and father, I feel very guilty for frightening and worrying my wife and child."

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