Cheerleader Attacked by Stalker; Taiwan Ministry Urges Victims to Seek Help

A member of the CTBC Brothers cheerleading squad, known by her stage name Wun Wun, was recently attacked by a man described as a "fanatic stalker." The incident has prompted calls for greater awareness and action against stalking in Taiwan.

The alleged assailant, a 52-year-old man, has reportedly stalked other female celebrities in the past. Despite the public nature of Wun Wun's profession, she, like other public figures, may have hesitated to report the harassment due to concerns about public opinion or potential legal entanglements.

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Even for celebrities, personal safety is the most important thing.

Guo Cai-rong, director of the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Protection Department, emphasized that personal safety is paramount, even for celebrities. She urged anyone feeling threatened to seek immediate assistance from the police. Taiwan's "Act for Prevention of Stalking and Harassment" provides a legal framework for victims, allowing police to issue warnings to perpetrators. If the behavior continues within a year, victims can apply for a protection order.

"None of us want to experience stalking ourselves, or have our family or friends go through it," Guo stated, appealing for empathy and rational discussion when hearing about such incidents. She stressed that the law exists to protect citizens and encouraged people to be brave in seeking help when their safety is compromised.

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We all do not want to encounter stalking situations ourselves or have our family or friends encounter them.