Singer He Yan Shi says she will limit social media posts about her son with Angelman syndrome after criticism over a mahjong photo, while separate celebrity gossip involving Zhu Zhixian and Jiang Jiamin also draws attention.
Hong Kong singer He Yan Shi faced online backlash last week after posting a photo of herself playing mahjong with friends at home — just days after revealing she had sent her young son, Asher, who has Angelman syndrome, to Canada for treatment. On Tuesday, during a HOY TV event promoting the upcoming 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, she clarified the image was taken two weeks earlier and insisted she prioritizes her child above all else. “I try not to read comments because too many negative ones can affect my mood and my family’s,” she said. “I used to share about my son to raise awareness of Angelman syndrome, but to avoid adding pressure, I’ll talk about it less now.”
He explained that she and her husband, singer Frederick Cheng, decided after careful consideration to send Asher to Vancouver, where Cheng’s relatives live and where medical facilities for treating the disorder are more advanced. “The care there helps control his seizures, and he’s showing gradual improvement,” she said. However, because Asher’s condition can change daily, long-term plans remain uncertain; he likely will not return to Hong Kong this year. He, who has work commitments, and Cheng are taking turns flying between the two cities.
The arrangement has sparked rumors of a marital split. “I can’t control those stories,” He said, visibly frustrated. “Some reports call me an ‘abandoner’ — that’s not true. I’ll just post less of my social life online going forward.”
Zhu Zhixian on Ex-Boyfriend’s New Dating Speculation
Actress Zhu Zhixian, whose former boyfriend Xie Dongmin was recently rumored to be pursuing actress Chen Tingxin — a claim both denied — dismissed the gossip. “I’ve known him for years. I know his type. But people change, so maybe his taste has shifted,” she said. When asked whether Xie’s habit of often treating women to meals constitutes courtship, Zhu replied: “Treating someone to dinner is just being polite. Whether it means he’s chasing her? I don’t know. We’ve been broken up for nearly two years. I’ve moved on. If he finds someone new, I won’t be upset.”
Jiang Jiamin on Body Fluctuations and a Joke Gone Wrong
Actress Jiang Jiamin revealed that Zhu once asked her to set up a date with a tall, handsome guy — up to five years younger — and laughed off recent criticism over a “unflattering” photo posted by a fan. “I jokingly asked them to delete it, but they didn’t. No hard feelings,” Jiang said. She added that she just returned from Vanuatu, where a diet of chicken and seafood helped her lose two inches off her waist.
Broader impact: The incidents highlight the intense scrutiny Hong Kong celebrities face on social media, where a single post can trigger public judgment about parenting, relationships, or appearance. He Yan Shi’s decision to step back from sharing her son’s journey underscores the delicate balance between raising awareness and protecting family privacy — a challenge many public figures in similar situations confront daily.
