Tsai Kang-yong's low-key appearance at Shen Boyang's founding meeting triggered heated discussions among netizens on both sides of the Taiwan Strait
Quick Look
- Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang held a campaign headquarters inauguration meeting on Sunday.
- Well-known host Tsai Kang-yong appeared in a low-key manner and was captured.
- This triggered calls from China's Little Pink to be banned and some Blue and White supporters left messages on Facebook to criticize him.
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Why It Matters
Tsai Kang-yong is a well-known Taiwanese host. He has faded away from the front line of traditional TV variety shows in recent years, but he is still very popular on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Shen Boyang, a candidate for mayor of Taipei, held an inauguration meeting of his campaign headquarters on Sunday.
Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang held a campaign headquarters inauguration meeting on Sunday. Well-known host Tsai Kang-yong made a low-key appearance and was caught on camera, triggering heated discussions on the Internet. In addition to the Chinese little pink who has shouted to be banned at the China Open, some blue and white supporters also "趖(sô)" entered Tsai Kangyong's Facebook to bombard him for running to support Shen Boyang.
In recent years, Tsai Kang-yong, who has gradually faded away from the front line of hosting traditional TV variety shows but still enjoys high popularity on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, made a low-key appearance at Shen Boyang's inaugural meeting yesterday and was accidentally captured waving a cheering stick in the audience. In the past, he was considered to have a blue-leaning stance, but now he appears to support Shen Boyang, triggering heated discussions from the outside world.
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Although Cai Kangyong was interviewed afterwards and only said that he was "coming to see it" and "listen to the opinions of all parties" and did not express his support for Shen Boyang, outsiders interpreted that he would take the initiative to participate in the general election conference to help the candidates. Not long after, there were calls for a ban on China Net. Little pink fans went out to attack Tsai Kangyong, criticizing him for supporting Taiwan independence elements and asking him not to go to China again in the future.
Not only Little Pink, but also many blue and white supporters appeared on Cai Kangyong's Facebook. "Even you came out to beg for food legally. It can be seen that the entertainment industry is really sluggish now.", "I have always regarded you as a rational and emotional idol, but now I am really disappointed in you! I also hope you can bravely face the loss of the market on the other side!", "You will know that you will regret it in the future.", " It turns out you are a bird that has changed its color." "You don't make much money anymore, you can't survive, and you don't have any programs, so you come out to mess with the traffic." "Brother Kang Yong, is that really you? If so, don't wear a mask. This is in line with the shameless nature of the blue bird." "The tail is exposed." "The older you get, the more confused you are. I can only say that you are not safe in your later years."
But more netizens left messages to support Cai Kangyong, "I got goosebumps when I saw Brother Kangyong and was about to shed tears", "Thank you for showing up today to support us, we all know it is not easy", "I am here to leave a message to express my respect", "Brother Kangyong is indeed a thoughtful and smart man, you understand!", "Brother Kangyong is an influential person, many artists and people like you and respect you, your appearance is of great significance", "Leave a message of support! Thank you, Brother Kang Yong! Make Taipei smooth!", "Seeing Brother Kang Yong is really the biggest surprise today", "Looking at the column of "Three Little Four", a sixth grader who grew up listening to Taipei's dark circles in the middle of the night, thank you Brother Kang Yong, thank you for still being the same person."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Tsai Kang-yong’s future public activities in China may be reduced or restricted
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- Does Tsai Kangyong clearly support Shen Boyang's candidacy?
- Will this incident affect Cai Kangyong's performances or commercial activities in China?
- What specific political positions do Blue and White supporters criticize?







