Former "Southern Taiwan Girls" Member Addresses Bullying Claims, Recalls Fond Memories
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A former member of the Taiwanese girl group "Southern Taiwan Girls" has responded to past bullying accusations made by another member, reigniting public attention.
- The former member, You Zi-han, stated she was unaware of the specific bullying claims and expressed sadness at the group's name being associated with such allegations.
- She fondly recalled her time in the group at age 13, emphasizing how the older members took care of her and expressing gratitude for the experience.
A dispute over alleged bullying within the now-disbanded Taiwanese girl group "Southern Taiwan Girls" has resurfaced, with a former member speaking out to address past accusations. You Zi-han, who was one of the younger members of the popular group, recently responded on social media to claims previously made by fellow member Xiao Yu-fen.
Xiao Yu-fen had previously spoken about her difficult experiences in the group, stating she often cried in secret, suffered from severe depression, and would refuse any future reunion of the "Southern Taiwan Girls" if bullying was involved. In response, You Zi-han expressed her distress at seeing the group's name linked to bullying allegations. "I actually don't know what Ah Fen's bullying is about, so I can't really talk about the bullying," she stated, indicating a lack of direct knowledge of the specific incidents.
I actually don't know what Ah Fen's bullying is about, so I can't really talk about the bullying.
You Zi-han reminisced about her time in the group, recalling that she was only 13 years old when she joined and was the youngest member. She emphasized that the other four older members were very caring towards her and expressed deep gratitude and fond memories of that period. Her statement has garnered attention from fans, prompting a response from Xiao Yu-fen through her record company. Xiao Yu-fen stated, "Respect everyone's thoughts. Those were growth experiences, and they enriched my life," adding that she is grateful for her current successful career in entertainment.
Those were growth experiences, and they enriched my life.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.