Taiwanese girl group S.H.E member Ella Chen says fellow member Selina Jen’s new romance is going swimmingly.
The 40-year-old was at a promotional event to promote a new talent contest that will see her as a celebrity mentor. When asked if she has met Jen’s new beau, she says: “Of course I have. Of course I met him before any of (the media) did.”
Jen, 40, divorced her lawyer ex-husband Richard Chang in 2016 after five years of marriage. She is currently in a relationship with Syu, a man who is only known to the public. Jen reportedly met the 33year-old non-celebrity through a blind date. They have been seeing each others for six months. Jen shared photos of the couple holding hands in Shanghai’s streets earlier this month (March), which led to Jen confirming their romance via social media.
She wrote on Facebook: “Flowers bloom in spring’s warmth and my spring is here too.”
Chen, who is married with a son, says of her pal’s new romance: “I don’t think his age or who he is is an issue. I just think it’s great that she’s in love again. She’s very happy.”
But she declined to answer, on her friend’s behalf, questions about marriage and joked in mock agitation: “I don’t know. Don’t ask me such questions. Direct them to her when you see her again.”
S.H.E – comprising Jen, Chen and singer Hebe Tien – is one of Mandopop’s most successful girl groups. The group is known for being close-knit and often hang out together at concerts and support one another over social media.
They have not performed together in many years. Jen and Chen are now concentrating on their acting gigs, variety series, and Tien is working on her solo music.
Speaking of a possible reunion, Chen told reporters: “We’re all individuals and we all have decisions we made for our own lives. Although the group was part of our experiences and memories, is it something that can last forever? I’m sorry but nothing really lasts forever.”
She adds: “The three of us don’t really think having a reunion is a particularly important thing. What’s important is that we cherish one another.”
This article was published in The Straits Times for the first time.
Source: Her World