Taiwanese Star "Prince" Chiu Indicted for Military Service Evasion; Seeks 2 Years, 2 Months Sentence

Taiwanese entertainer "Prince" Chiu, whose real name is Chiu Sheng-wei, faces legal trouble after being indicted for allegedly evading mandatory military service. The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office concluded its investigation into the fifth batch of cases, determining that Chiu allegedly paid NT$300,000 to create false high blood pressure data to avoid his military duties.

Prosecutors have charged him under the Act for the Punishment of Military Service Evasion and are seeking a sentence of two years and two months. The indictment details that Chiu allegedly worked with an agent to fake his medical records, using a "gunman" to wear a 24-hour blood pressure monitoring device in 2018. This led to a revised exemption from service in 2019.

This is not the first controversy for the artist, who was recently involved in a marital dispute that resulted in a NT$1 million settlement for alienation of affection. Following the indictment, Chiu posted a verse from the Book of Psalms on his Instagram Stories: "Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path." This marked his first public statement on social media since the charges were announced.

Prosecutors cited Chiu's social influence as an artist and his alleged failure to proactively report to authorities after other members of his former group, Lollipop, were implicated in similar cases. They also noted his initial denial of involvement, deeming his post-indictment attitude unfavorable. His agency, Star Entertainment, stated that Chiu deeply reflects on his past mistakes, respects the judicial process, and is prepared to take responsibility.

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Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.