Cyndi Wang recently sparked heated discussion after donating 1 million TWD (about 150,000 MYR) for Hualien's post-disaster recovery. Some netizens sarcastically commented: "Are celebrities really making money that easily?" In response, Hsi Xiao Gua specifically addressed the issue, saying bluntly: "It's really not easy money. Maybe the hourly rate is higher than average, but you don't get opportunities every day!" shedding light on the harsh truth about showbiz income, which is not as the public imagines.
Hsi Xiao Gua explained that showbiz work is not stable: "It's really not easy money." Even if the hourly wage seems generous, artists often have to "wait at home to be invited," with schedules that can't be arranged independently. He revealed that he once canceled a trip with friends after being notified of a job at the last minute, only for the work to be canceled as well, leaving him with only disappointment and loneliness. He also gave examples of many singers earning less than a few thousand yuan a month, and some actors having to rely on food delivery or side jobs to make a living.
Hsi Xiao Gua lamented that popularity in the entertainment industry isn't determined by experience, but by "timing, geographical advantage, and social connections" - all three are indispensable. Using himself as an example, even after more than ten years in the industry, he's still paid the same rate as when he debuted, because "if you're not popular, you don't qualify for a raise." He emphasized again that "it's really not easy money," and said frankly, "Being a celebrity isn't so glamorous! I'm so hungry," allowing the public to glimpse the hardships behind the industry.
Hsi Xiao Gua explained that showbiz work is not stable: "It's really not easy money." Even if the hourly wage seems generous, artists often have to "wait at home to be invited," with schedules that can't be arranged independently. He revealed that he once canceled a trip with friends after being notified of a job at the last minute, only for the work to be canceled as well, leaving him with only disappointment and loneliness. He also gave examples of many singers earning less than a few thousand yuan a month, and some actors having to rely on food delivery or side jobs to make a living.
Hsi Xiao Gua lamented that popularity in the entertainment industry isn't determined by experience, but by "timing, geographical advantage, and social connections" - all three are indispensable. Using himself as an example, even after more than ten years in the industry, he's still paid the same rate as when he debuted, because "if you're not popular, you don't qualify for a raise." He emphasized again that "it's really not easy money," and said frankly, "Being a celebrity isn't so glamorous! I'm so hungry," allowing the public to glimpse the hardships behind the industry.