Taiwanese entertainer repays $155,000 loan from Jacky Wu after 14 years

Taiwanese entertainer Ou Hans-sheng, known as "Oddey," recently shared a deeply personal story about a significant act of kindness from fellow host Jacky Wu. When Ou was just 22 years old and attempting to buy his first home, he encountered difficulties with his loan application. Jacky Wu stepped in, not only lending him NT$5 million (approximately $155,000 USD) but also acting as a guarantor for the loan.

It took Ou Hans-sheng a full 14 years to fully repay the substantial debt. He expressed profound gratitude for Wu's generosity, highlighting how this assistance was instrumental in securing his first property at a young age. The story underscores the significant impact Wu's support had on Ou's early career and personal life.

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There are really very few people who are willing to help others like this.

Media personality Di Zhi-wei commented on the incident, emphasizing the rarity of such profound generosity among friends. He noted that while sharing meals and conversations is common, offering a loan of NT$5 million and taking on the associated risk of being a guarantor is exceptionally uncommon. Di pointed out that the potential consequences of a loan default are serious, making Wu's willingness to guarantee the loan a remarkable gesture.

Di suggested that Ou's enduring memory of the event likely extends beyond the monetary value. He believes Ou remembers the unconditional trust placed in him by a senior figure during his youth, a time when his future was uncertain. Di also shared his own experiences, acknowledging that while he hasn't encountered a benefactor as impactful as Wu, he has been fortunate to receive opportunities and encouragement from many "angels" throughout his career, inspiring him to help others when he is able.

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If something goes wrong, the risk they bear is not a joke.