The Wang Leehom (王力宏) scandal has just got a whole lot messier! Following Lee Jing Lei (李靚蕾)’s explosive essay in exposing the 45-year-old singer’s dirty secrets, Leehom’s dad – Wang Ta Chung – is now firing back at the mother of 3.
According to reports, Papa Wang (who is currently residing in the US) reached out to Apple Daily Taiwan to share his version of events with 2 handwritten letters. As far as we know, Leehom hasn’t made any further statements and has since flown back to Taiwan on 18th December.
His father’s statement reads:
“I’m Wang Ta Chung. I’m retired, ordinary person. It’s difficult as I sit down and pen this because it only represents 1 in 10,000 of my heartache. I’m only famous because I’m the father of Wang Leehom. I mostly regret what took place in 2013. Leehom called me one day and told me that a girl he slept with was with child. Initially, the girl said she would raise the child as a single mother but changed her mind. She threatened Leehom that she would ruin his career if they didn’t get married. Many in the family didn’t approve of this union but I gave the green light to this marriage.
I wanted to protect this baby and also knew that Leehom’s career was important. Hopefully by marrying her, she’ll become a good wife but I was wrong. The next 7 years (especially the last 2 years) was hell. This marriage has been riddled with problems from the very start. Leehom has been working hard to preserve the marriage.
Fortunately, the 3 children are mentally and physically healthy. Although they haven’t been living together for the past 2 years, Leehom will spend time with them or interact with them online when he’s overseas. When I and Mama Wang were in Taiwan, we’d also visit them regularly.
ADVERTISEMENT
“Jing Lei’s long essay was not written in the spur of the moment. It was calculative and deliberate over the 2 years they’ve been separated. I’m not asking for people’s sympathy. I just hope that the public can objectively analyse. Please understand that this dispute has been going on for a few years. In fact, they had already signed the divorce papers.
But this woman had demanded hundred of millions in Taiwan dollars, living expenses, 2 Filipino maids, a nanny and a personal driver. These demands (including living expenses of the kids) have already been agreed upon.
Leehom has been falsely accused. He’s always worked hard so you should know what kind of person he is. Leehom is not a scum and this shouldn’t be the impression his kids have of their dad.”
This is Jing Lei’s response to her father-in-law’s retort. “Seeing that Papa Wang is so old already, yet he still needs to come out and spill such lies for his 45-year-old son makes me sad. As a grown adult, you are responsible for your actions. Why the need to hide behind your father?” she wrote.
Stay up-to-date on the Wang Leehom drama here.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Telegram for more updates and breaking news.
