Actress Vivian Hsu Recounts Harassment Ordeal During Morning Jog

Taiwanese actress Vivian Hsu, known for her role as "Jennie" in the drama "Treasure Island Ximi Music: Guardian," demonstrated her assertive nature both on and off-screen.

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I was shocked. I didn't expect that in this day and age, such disgusting, male-gaze-filled remarks would still appear.

In a scene, Hsu's character witnesses a colleague being harassed by a director under the guise of rehearsal. Without hesitation, Hsu's character splashes coffee on the director, effectively stopping the harassment and showcasing a moment of bold intervention. This act of defending a colleague resonated with Hsu's personal experiences.

Hsu revealed that she herself has encountered unpleasant sexual harassment. She recounted an incident where she was verbally harassed by a stranger during a morning jog. Although initially wanting to go home, she continued her run, only for the harasser to wait for her. She then used her phone to record him, which escalated into an argument. "I was shocked," Hsu admitted, "I didn't expect that in this day and age, such disgusting, male-gaze-filled remarks would still appear." The experience led her to stop jogging outdoors.

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Never use clothing to scrutinize victims.

She strongly advised against blaming victims based on their clothing, stating, "Never use clothing to scrutinize victims." Following the incident, her family and friends urged her to avoid conflict with strangers due to safety concerns. Despite the unsettling encounter, Hsu maintained a lighthearted perspective, joking that the older man likely couldn't win a fight against her. Heartwarming fans have since gifted her pepper spray and a whistle, which she now carries, along with a reminder to purchase windproof spray. She expressed gratitude for their concern.

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I now carry it with me everywhere. The fans also specifically reminded me to buy the windproof type of pepper spray. Thank you all so much for your concern.