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Xie Xin Opens Up About Career Struggles Following Infidelity Scandal

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese artist Xie Xin spoke about her past struggles after being involved in an extramarital affair scandal in 2019.
  • While her former co-host, who was also involved, received forgiveness and quickly resumed his career, Xie Xin faced career setbacks and frequent work shortages.
  • She expressed gratitude for the few who offered her work opportunities during her difficult period and affirmed her identity as a professional host and runner.

Taiwanese entertainer Xie Xin has candidly discussed the professional challenges she faced after a 2019 scandal involving an extramarital affair. The incident, where she was photographed kissing married co-host "Ah Hsiang" (Chen Ping-li) on the street, led to vastly different outcomes for the two individuals involved.

I am the host for tonight's event, Xie Xin. It's been a long time, everyone.

โ€” Xie XinAddressing the audience while hosting an event.

While Ah Hsiang received forgiveness from his wife and made a swift return to the entertainment industry, even acquiring a luxury car and a new home in recent years, Xie Xin's career suffered significantly. She frequently encountered periods of zero work and struggled to rebuild her professional life. Xie Xin has often used self-deprecating humor and running as ways to cope with and move past this difficult period.

In a rare social media post on the 9th, Xie Xin reflected on her past hardships. Hosting an event recently, she described walking onto the stage with a microphone, exuding confidence, and addressing the audience: "I am the host for tonight's event, Xie Xin. It's been a long time, everyone." The audience responded with prolonged applause.

This kindness, I will remember for a lifetime.

โ€” Xie XinExpressing gratitude for those who offered her work after her scandal.

Xie Xin admitted that she remained composed on stage, hiding her inner emotions. She acknowledged that the consequences of her actions were self-inflicted, leading to her work opportunities vanishing overnight. She expressed deep gratitude for the few individuals who offered her work during that time, stating, "I will remember this kindness for a lifetime." She now identifies herself as a professional host and an amateur runner, asserting, "I am still holding the microphone," and encouraging businesses to seek her services.

I am an amateur runner, I am a professional host, I am Xie Xin, I am still holding the microphone.

โ€” Xie XinAsserting her professional 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.