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Caramel Brother Leaves Politics, Next Move Revealed

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former children's TV host and politician Chen Chia-hsing, known as "Caramel Brother," announced his departure from politics last month.
  • He is now seeking new employment and has partnered with a live-streaming platform for a new show.
  • The show, titled "Caramel's Life," will feature discussions about his job search and life experiences, with the first episode airing on Wednesday.

Chen Chia-hsing, widely known as "Caramel Brother" from his days as a children's television host, is embarking on a new chapter after leaving the political arena.

The 44-year-old, who previously served as the executive director of the Democratic Progressive Party's Taipei chapter, announced his departure from politics last month. He has since been actively seeking new career opportunities.

His next move has now been revealed: Chen will be collaborating with the live-streaming platform Lang Live for a new show called "Caramel's Life." The program will delve into his personal experiences with employment and job hunting.

Chen admitted to feeling a mix of nervousness and anticipation about returning to live broadcasting after a long hiatus, especially for an hour-long show. The first episode is scheduled to air on Wednesday at 9:00 PM, inviting viewers to share their own life stories.

I haven't done live streaming for a long, long time, let alone talk for an hour on a live broadcast. Although I'm a bit nervous, I'm more excited.

โ€” Chen Chia-hsingChen Chia-hsing's feelings about his upcoming live-streaming show after a break from the format.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.