On April 3, 2024, according to Taiwan media reports, the famous Taiwanese host Huang Zijiao was not prosecuted in the "sexual harassment case". However, Huang Zijiao was found to have purchased private images of underage girls online, and was granted deferred prosecution on the condition that he pay NT$1.2 million (approximately 270,000 yuan) and write a 1,200-word letter of repentance.
In Taiwan's entertainment industry, Huang Zijiao's name was once a golden sign. He became popular on both sides of the Taiwan Strait as the host of the variety show "Super Sunday" and was deeply loved by the audience for his witty and sharp hosting style. Huang Zijiao was born in 1972. He is not tall and has a baby face. He looks very much like Hunan Satellite TV host He Jiong, who was born in 1974. When Huang Zijiao became famous, He Jiong had just made his debut, so He Jiong was known as "Huang Zijiao from the Mainland".
Non-famous entertainment critic Wu Qinggong pointed out: After He Jiong became popular for hosting "Happy Camp", Huang Zijiao was hailed as "Taiwanese He Jiong". Huang Zijiao's image of a sunny and warm man was once his unique personal brand. In front of the public, he always maintained a humble, courteous and approachable attitude. Coupled with his excellent hosting skills, he has a large number of fans on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. However, in May 2023, this gold medal host's life completely hit rock bottom.
Huang Zijiao was accused of sexually harassing many women, including underage girls. The public's good impression of Huang Zijiao was instantly shattered, replaced by shock and anger. Huang Zijiao apologized for the video and also revealed the dark history of 13 Taiwanese artists such as drug abuse and affairs, which shocked the entertainment industry. However, the artists Huang Zijiao accused eventually escaped legal sanctions and moral condemnation because Huang Zijiao had no evidence.
Originally, only one netizen publicly accused Huang Zijiao of sexual harassment on social platforms. Later, more women came forward to talk about their experiences of being harassed by Huang Zijiao. When prosecutors searched Huang Zijiao's computer, they found that he had purchased a large number of private videos, including 7 private images of underage girls. This discovery shocked the public even more. The most incredible thing is: Huang Zijiao was accused of sexual harassment in May 2023, and he purchased illegal videos on the website in July 2023.
In other words: Huang Zijiao is posting a video apology, accepting police investigation, and looking for excitement online. Huang Zijiao has a wife and children. How could he do such a thing? Faced with these accusations, Huang Zijiao could no longer remain silent. He issued a statement admitting that he had purchased the illegal videos and apologizing for it. However, his apology failed to quell public anger, but instead made more people realize his hypocrisy.
Huang Zijiao's fall has sounded the alarm to the entire entertainment industry: fame and fortune are not everything, morality is the foundation of a person. No matter what the circumstances, you should stick to your moral bottom line, otherwise you will be punished by law and condemned by the public. Huang Zijiao's image in the public mind has been irreparable. He has become a person abandoned by the entertainment industry. His fall is regrettable and has also given people a profound warning.
Huang Zijiao’s case revealed potential criminal problems in the entertainment industry and reminded people, especially public figures, to always abide by the law and respect the rights of others. Huang Zijiao's fall is a betrayal of everything he once had and a serious challenge to public morality. At present, the Huang Zijiao incident is still under police investigation, and I believe the law will give a fair verdict.
