Actress Chen Kuo-yi Speaks Out Against Media Misrepresentation of Her Love Life

Taiwanese actress Chen Kuo-yi is reclaiming her narrative, speaking out against years of media misrepresentation that have unfairly painted her as romantically unlucky. For too long, Chen felt she was enduring a barrage of negative press, often sensationalized as being 'rejected' in her romantic pursuits. This persistent portrayal, she revealed in a recent interview, led to significant stress and anxiety, compelling her to finally address the "old stories" that have shadowed her career. Chen candidly shared that her past tendency towards excessive humility and overthinking led to these misunderstandings. She pointed to specific instances, such as a 2014 report about her being 'rejected' by actor Kunda after a drunken kiss attempt in a drama, and a 2015 report about actor Calvin Chen referring to her as a 'sister,' both of which she felt misrepresented her reality. She emphasized that the term 'rejected' implies a pursuit that was turned down, which she asserts was not the case in many of these publicized incidents. Chen also addressed her social media activity, particularly posts featuring luxury cars and flowers, which some interpreted as signs of mental distress or attention-seeking. She clarified that these were intended as personal mementos of positive experiences and moments of being appreciated during her late twenties, a period she described as her 'flower-blooming' age. The actress expressed pride in having been admired by several accomplished men during that time, viewing it as a testament to her own qualities. She criticized the harsh online commentary that labeled her as mentally unwell based on a change in her online persona, deeming such accusations 'malicious' and unfounded. By sharing her truth, Chen Kuo-yi aims to correct the public record and assert her own agency in how her story is told.