Singer Li Yijun Denies Daughter Rumors, Discusses Her Entertainment Career
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Singer Li Yijun clarified rumors about her daughter Wang Minchun not being her biological child and her divorce from her husband.
- Wang Minchun, also known as Chanel, is pursuing a career in entertainment, hosting a food show and releasing music.
- Li Yijun expressed full support for her daughter's career and open-mindedness about her romantic life, noting Wang Minchun has matured significantly.
Singer Li Yijun recently addressed persistent online rumors, including claims of divorce from her husband, actor Chien Chang, and the shocking assertion that their daughter, Wang Minchun, is not her biological child. Speaking at an audio exhibition event, Li Yijun expressed her frustration with these "fake news" reports.
There are rumors that our daughter is not biologically hers.
Wang Minchun, who uses the stage name Chanel, has been actively building her entertainment career. She has released several singles, earned a Golden Bell Award nomination for Most Potential Newcomer in a Drama Program, and recently took on a hosting role for the food show "Super Showdown" alongside Na Dou. Li Yijun stated that both she and Chien Chang fully support their daughter's endeavors, emphasizing Wang Minchun's consistently good behavior and maturity.
We are 100 percent supportive.
Despite her daughter's busy schedule, which includes filming outdoor segments for the food show, Wang Minchun remains unfazed. She even quipped that if her co-host Na Dou can handle the demanding filming, she has no right to complain. This resilience has led Li Yijun to reflect on how much her daughter has grown up.
She's become less picky. I think society will 'temper' her.
On the topic of Wang Minchun's romantic life, Li Yijun admitted to some concern that her daughter hasn't had a boyfriend, noting her daughter's strong attachment to their pet dog. However, Li Yijun stressed that she respects her daughter's choices, maintaining an open-door policy as long as Wang Minchun stays out of trouble and avoids causing problems for the family.
Brother Na Dou is like this, I have nothing to say.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.