After almost three weeks, the #MeToo movement is still rampant in Taiwan, and we don’t think it will die down anytime soon. As of recent, Taiwanese artist Aaron Yan (炎亞綸) and TV host Charles “Blackie” Chen (陈建州) have sparked many controversies after being outed as sexual predators.
Yesterday (3th July 2023), Taiwanese artist Apple Huang (黄暐婷) posted on Facebook, clarifying that she does not have an improper relationship with Blackie. She then went on to share a traumatic experience from 25 years ago when she was sexually harassed by a celebrity. What’s more is that this perpetrator is someone who is currently involved in the #MeToo scandals!
In the past, Apple was believed to be Blackie’s favourite ‘crush’ from his TV program “Blackie’s Teenage Club (我愛黑澀會)”. Because of this reason, netizens started insinuating that there’s more to their relationship. This rumour blew up and it got too much until the beauty herself had to release a statement on Facebook.
The artist explained that the relationship she has with Blackie is purely work-related. “I joined ‘Blackie’s Teenage Club’ in 2005, and A Legend Star Entertainment Corp. founded by Andy and Blackie in 2010. In 2017, my contract expired and I left. During the time period we worked together. As a senior, Blackie really took care of me as a junior. However, it never exceeded from that; there wasn’t anything improper at all.”
When she was 15-years-old, Apple participated in a model selection event held by a magazine. During the audition, she was asked to remove every single piece of clothing including her inner garments. Apparently, they wanted to check her skin condition to make sure she did not have any scars. To make matters worse, they even criticised her body in front of her.
According to the post, this perpetrator is someone already involved in the #MeToo movement. After being accused of sexual harassment, said perpetrator has been extremely unstable. Because of this, Apple feels it’s better to not disclose their name since they have probably learnt their lesson. “I also didn’t want their innocent family to suffer even more. Till today, my original intention still hasn’t changed. Please stop linking my matters to other unrelated perpetrator.”
“I’m actually really sad, you are insinuating and smearing a young girl’s innocence. I have no choice by to stand up and defend myself…” she added.
Sources: 8world News, Oriental Daily (1)(2), Facebook
This article is contributed by Amelia Er.
