Xie Xin Opens Up About Career Struggles Following Infidelity Scandal
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- 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.
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.
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.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.