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Chen Ting-ni Kept Pregnancy Secret; Chung Hsin-ling Shares Parenting "Real Talk" After Seeing Baby's Photo

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actors Hu Yu-wei and Chen Ting-ni announced they are new parents, surprising many, including their co-star Chung Hsin-ling.
  • Chen Ting-ni was reportedly pregnant since late 2025 but kept it secret until after the birth, adhering to tradition.
  • Chung Hsin-ling shared parenting advice, humorously telling Chen to sleep during her postpartum confinement as she might not sleep for the next three years.

Actors Hu Yu-wei and Chen Ting-ni surprised fans and colleagues alike by announcing they have become new parents. The couple had kept Chen's pregnancy a secret until after the birth of their child, a decision reportedly influenced by the traditional practice of not announcing a pregnancy before three months.

Sleep quickly during your confinement period, because you might not get any sleep for the next three years.

— Chung Hsin-lingSharing humorous parenting advice with new mother Chen Ting-ni.

Chung Hsin-ling, who co-starred with Chen in the film "Sunshine Girls Choir," expressed her surprise, revealing she only learned the news the day before the announcement. Chung, a mother of two, immediately sent Chen congratulatory messages and shared her own parenting wisdom. "Sleep quickly during your confinement period, because you might not get any sleep for the next three years," Chung advised with a laugh.

She has already given birth to a baby, and we all said 'Wow! Congratulations!'

— Chung Hsin-lingDescribing how Chen Ting-ni announced the birth of her child.

Chen Ting-ni's agent confirmed that the actress was already pregnant in late 2025 while promoting "Sunshine Girls Choir." Many fellow artists who had worked with Chen during her promotion period were astonished, having noticed no signs of pregnancy. Chung mentioned that Chen had shared a photo of the baby in a group chat, announcing the happy news.

She has already given birth to a baby, and we all said 'Wow! Congratulations!'

— Chung Hsin-lingDescribing how Chen Ting-ni announced the birth of her child.

When asked about the baby's resemblance, Chung humorously stated it was too early to tell, looking like a typical newborn. She also shared a personal anecdote about her own children, comparing their newborn appearance to monkeys or small mice, drawing laughter from the audience. Actor Tseng Kuo-cheng, also present, added that a baby's features change significantly in the early stages.

I couldn't tell yet. I think newborns just look like newborns. Give him some time, his appearance will change.

— Chung Hsin-lingResponding to questions about the baby's resemblance to its parents.
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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.

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