James Seah releases statement following online rumours surrounding personal life
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Singaporean actor James Seah has issued a statement denying online rumors about his personal life.
- The speculation intensified after netizens noted the couple had not posted photos together recently and his wife remained silent during the Star Awards.
- Seah requested privacy, stating that as people grow, they may move in different directions.
In the often scrutinized world of Singaporean celebrity, actor James Seah has found himself at the center of online speculation regarding his marriage. Responding to a flurry of rumors suggesting a split from his wife, lifestyle content creator Nicole Chang Min, Seah took to Instagram to issue a firm denial.
His statement, posted on Friday, directly addressed "allegations and assumptions circulating online," labeling them as "baseless, inaccurate and taken out of context." The online chatter had been fueled by the couple's perceived lack of recent social media activity together, including Nicole Chang Min's uncharacteristic silence during the recent Star Awards, an event where she had previously been a vocal supporter. Further fueling the gossip, netizens pointed to the couple's dog's Instagram page, which now reportedly lists only Chang Min as the owner.
any allegations and assumptions circulating online are baseless, inaccurate and taken out of context
Adding another layer to the speculation, a photograph emerged of a man resembling Seah with another woman at Changi Airport. Seah, however, has chosen to keep the specifics of his private life guarded. He concluded his statement with a philosophical note on personal growth, stating, "As life goes on, people grow in different ways and bring us through different paths." He appealed for privacy, expressing gratitude for the support of his loved ones. While Seah has spoken, Chang Min's subsequent Instagram Story, featuring a skeptical face emoji, has left some netizens interpreting it as a subtle response, leaving the public to wonder about the true state of their relationship.
As life goes on, people grow in different ways and bring us through different paths. I will not share further details on our private and personal matters. I hope that our privacy would be respected. I remain grateful to the support of my loved ones.
Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.