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Veteran artist Tien Lu-lu mistakenly calls out actor for mediation, apologizes two days later: 'Found the wrong person'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Veteran Taiwanese artist Tien Lu-lu mistakenly called out a former actor to mediate a dispute with the head of the performing arts union.
  • She later apologized, clarifying she meant to contact another individual, Yang Kuang-yu, not Chiang Hou-jen.
  • The mix-up caused amusement among netizens, with Chiang Hou-jen responding with resigned familiarity.

Veteran Taiwanese artist Tien Lu-lu recently found herself at the center of a public mix-up, adding a touch of humor to a dispute within the performing arts union. The 68-year-old artist, known for her past success in the entertainment scene, became involved after the union's care for veteran artists came under scrutiny.

Mr. Chiang Hou-jen! I'm sorry, the person I wanted to find was Yang Kuang-yu, Brother Yang, please contact me!

— Tien Lu-luTien Lu-lu's social media post clarifying her mistaken identity.

Following criticism of the current union chair, Tsao Yu-ting, by figures like Chiou Mei and Hsu Chang-te, Tien Lu-lu publicly denounced Tsao, calling her unfit for the role. In a bold move, she called upon former actor Chiang Hou-jen to mediate the situation and "seek justice."

However, just two days later, Tien Lu-lu issued an apology, admitting she had contacted the wrong person. "Mr. Chiang Hou-jen! I'm sorry, the person I wanted to find was Yang Kuang-yu, Brother Yang, please contact me!" she posted on social media, asking for help to connect with Yang. She later reiterated her mistake, clarifying that she had mistakenly written Chiang's name instead of Yang's.

I got the name wrong and wrote Chiang Hou-jen, the person I want to find is you! Please contact me!

— Tien Lu-luTien Lu-lu's second social media post to correct her earlier mistake.

Chiang Hou-jen, who had commented on the entertainment industry being a high-risk profession, responded to the news of the mix-up with a calm and resigned "This is very much like her." The incident provided a moment of levity, with netizens expressing amusement at the artist's very public gaffe.

This is very much like her.

— Chiang Hou-jenChiang Hou-jen's reaction to the news of Tien Lu-lu's mistaken identity.
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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.

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