Trump, Chou Tzu-yu Share Birthday, Sparking Online Fun; Xi Jinping Narrowly Misses Out
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- U.S. President Donald Trump, Taiwanese singer Chou Tzu-yu, and Taiwanese celebrity Dee Hsu share a birthday on June 14.
- This unusual coincidence has sparked widespread online discussion and humor.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping's birthday on June 15 narrowly misses this 'celebrity birthday club'.
An unexpected confluence of birthdays has created a buzz online, with U.S. President Donald Trump, K-pop star Chou Tzu-yu of TWICE, and Taiwanese celebrity Dee Hsu all celebrating their special day on June 14. This quirky alignment has led to the formation of a '614 Birthday Alliance,' drawing significant attention and amusement from netizens.
The internet quickly erupted with reactions to the unlikely trio sharing a birth date. Comments ranged from disbelief to humorous observations, with memes and creative messages flooding social media platforms. Many users expressed surprise at the juxtaposition of a former U.S. president and a popular Taiwanese idol sharing the same birthday.
Adding another layer of intrigue, Chinese President Xi Jinping's birthday falls on June 15, just one day after this prominent group. This proximity led to playful commentary online, with some netizens jokingly suggesting Xi Jinping was 'excluded' from the '614 star club.'
Meanwhile, Chou Tzu-yu's social media has been inundated with birthday wishes from her fans, who expressed their adoration with numerous blue hearts, a symbol associated with TWICE. The singer is also gearing up for a solo performance in Kaohsiung on July 3, a highly anticipated event in southern Taiwan.
Donald Trump, turning 80 this year, reportedly expressed a lack of enthusiasm for celebrating his birthday. Despite his sentiments, the White House has organized a series of events, including a mixed martial arts competition at the White House South Lawn, as part of the U.S. Semiquincentennial celebrations.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.