Musician Kong Chiang Admits Wronging Two Ex-Wives, Reflects on Marriages
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Musician Kong Chiang (Kong Qiang), known for his work with Taiwanese variety show hosts, admitted to wronging his two ex-wives.
- He shared details of his three marriages on the show "Talk of the Era People," reflecting on his past mistakes and financial pressures.
- Kong Chiang expressed regret for not focusing on his family during his first marriage and for giving all his assets to his second wife upon divorce.
Taiwanese musician Kong Chiang, a familiar face accompanying legendary variety show hosts like Chang Fei and Hu Gua, has opened up about his personal life, admitting to past failings in his marriages. On the program "Talk of the Era People," the 67-year-year-old shared candid reflections on his three marriages, acknowledging the hurt he caused his first two wives. He spoke of the immense financial pressures he faced after a shotgun wedding at 19 and how his immersion in Taipei's entertainment scene led to the estrangement and eventual divorce from his first wife after ten years. Kong Chiang expressed deep regret for not prioritizing his family, a stark contrast to his current happy marriage. He revealed that he relinquished all his assets to his second wife after a brief marriage, a testament to his remorse. His openness about these past regrets, while highlighting his current contentment, offers a poignant look at personal growth and the complexities of balancing a demanding career with family life.
I must apologize to my two wonderful ex-wives.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.