Taiwanese Stars Kua Kua and Prince Ordered to Pay $31,000 in Infidelity Lawsuit
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Taiwanese celebrities 'Kua Kua' (粿粿) and 'Prince' (王子) were ordered to jointly pay NT$1 million (approximately $31,000 USD) in damages for marital infidelity.
- The lawsuit was filed by Kua Kua's ex-husband, Fan Chiang Yen-feng (范姜彥豐), who accused the celebrities of having an affair during his marriage.
- Both celebrities acknowledged wrongdoing, with Prince admitting to an affair and Kua Kua apologizing for 'inappropriate behavior' due to emotional distress, though she maintained the marriage ended due to internal issues.
In a significant ruling that has captivated the entertainment world, Taiwanese celebrities Kua Kua (粿粿) and Prince (王子) have been ordered by the Shilin District Court to pay NT$1 million in damages for marital infidelity. This judgment stems from a civil lawsuit filed by Kua Kua's former husband, Fan Chiang Yen-feng (范姜彥豐), who presented evidence, including alleged photos of the couple in intimate situations, to support his claim that Prince had interfered in his marriage.
They are the ones who personally destroyed my family. I want to protect my child and fight for my rights. I respect the judicial ruling and believe the judiciary will give me justice.
The court's decision follows a period of public scrutiny and personal admissions from the involved parties. Prince, whose real name is Chiu Sheng-yi (邱勝翊), had previously issued an apology, acknowledging his mistake and expressing a willingness to pay compensation, even proposing installment plans. Kua Kua, whose real name is Jiang Kai-ling (江凱琳), also released a lengthy apology video, admitting to 'inappropriate behavior' driven by emotional distress but asserting that her separation from Fan Chiang was due to long-standing marital issues rather than external intervention.
Sorry, a mistake is a mistake, there are no reasons or excuses.
However, Kua Kua's legal team argued during the proceedings that the evidence presented by Fan Chiang was obtained illegally. Despite this, the court found sufficient grounds to order the joint compensation. Fan Chiang, in his statements, emphasized his desire to protect his child and seek justice, expressing respect for the judicial process. The case highlights the complex intersection of celebrity, personal relationships, and legal accountability in Taiwan, with the court's decision underscoring the legal ramifications of extramarital affairs.
Due to emotional distress, I grew closer to Mr. Chiu and engaged in inappropriate behavior.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.