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TVBS anchor He Guanyi bids farewell after 8 years, cites personal plans

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • TVBS anchor He Guanyi announced his departure after 8 years with the station.
  • He confirmed he left voluntarily to pursue new challenges, refuting rumors of being forced out.
  • He Guanyi expressed gratitude for his time at TVBS, where he grew from a reporter to an anchor and host.

TVBS anchor He Guanyi has announced his departure from the Taiwanese television station after an eight-year tenure. His exit follows recent reports of layoffs at the company, including the departure of veteran anchor Wu Anqi.

Addressing speculation about the reasons for his departure, He Guanyi clarified that he made the decision to leave voluntarily. He stated that he is seeking to move beyond his comfort zone and embrace new opportunities. He expressed gratitude for his time at TVBS, highlighting his growth from a frontline reporter to an anchor and program host, during which he covered over 6,000 news stories.

I have my own plans.

โ€” He GuanyiResponding to questions about whether he resigned or was asked to leave by the station.

He Guanyi's announcement has sparked discussions among viewers, with some speculating about his next career move, including potential transfers to other networks. He humorously responded to these guesses, stating that his colleagues at other stations are also excellent and that his future plans are still under consideration. He also lightheartedly dismissed claims that TVBS is an overly demanding workplace, emphasizing that his departure is due to personal planning rather than external pressure.

It's not that demanding, haha, I just have other plans~

โ€” He GuanyiHumorously refuting speculation that TVBS is an overly demanding workplace.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.