Ian Fang Responds Publicly on Instagram; Apologises & Has Engaged a Lawyer

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George Yang
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Note to self: I should have an Instagram account, so that should I need to make any announcement, I can merely post it there instead of WhatsApping everyone.

And another note to self: my Chinese isn’t that bad, considering that I’ve translated a few Instagram posts without the help of my colleague who did the translation for our videos’ subtitles.

(I might not have an Instagram account but Goody Feed has: check us out leh)

And if you’re wondering why I’m blabbering about Instagram and Chinese, here’s why: Ian Fang has finally responded publicly about the recent Ian-Carrie saga, and it’s via Instagram in Chinese.

A Recap Fastly

The talented man (you’d have to admit he’s talented given that he’s more than an actor) has finally posted a public statement this early morning when everyone’s sleeping after a night’s out.

Lest you’re new to the real-life drama, here’s a brief recap:

  • Leaked Instagram DMs imply that Carrie Wong, who’s attached to a Taiwanese Boris Lin, is having a physical relationship with Ian Fang
  • Both clarified that the DMs were made in jest and that they were merely good friends
  • The leaked DMs also show them badmouthing about Lawrence Wong, an actor who’s taking over Aloysius Pang in a Mediacorp drama
  • Carrie apologised to Lawrence privately and via an Instagram post
  • Boris Lin commented on the post, stating that “I will always be on your side”
  • Another leaked video emerged, this time showing a WhatsApp chat between Carrie and a friend
  • In the WhatsApp chat, Carrie stated that she is torn between Ian and Boris
  • One thing to note is that Carrie has not responded to the WhatsApp chat, so its authenticity is still unverified
  • Boris released a public statement via his lawyer on Instagram, stating that he’s on Carrie’s side and also opened up his Instagram account.

And now, the continuation.

Ian Fang’s First Public Statement

Just like Tosh, his statement comprises an image filled with words, because media release is so yesterday. Here’s his statement:

And as usual, I’ll do you a favour by translating it without resorting to Google Translate:

The incident that occurred this few days made realise that whatever I say and do would have large consequences that I’ve to face. As a public figure, I didn’t set a good example, and I apologise for this sincerely.

To people who are affected, and to Lawrence Wong as well, I’d like to apologise again for the inconvenience and the harm caused. I’ll not let people who love and support me down again, and I won’t make my mother cry again.

One should bravely admit any wrongdoings and take full responsibility, and I will face the consequences. After reflecting on this, I’ll be more mindful with my actions and behaviour. I promise to learn humbly and work harder. I’ll also like to thank my friends who haven’t given up on me, viewers who are concerned about me and my fans who have never given up on me. I’ll also like to thank Mediacorp’s TCA for their support and guidence.

My privacy has been intruded; for people who make false claims, I’ve engaged a lawyer to settle for me. I hope people can give me a second chance, and let me prove myself. Thank you everyone for your concern. To play a good role in a drama, I’ve to play a good role in real life, and there’s so much to learn. I will face each day with courage and start from new.

Once again, I’m sorry.

Together with this is a caption in English, which is more or less the same thing except with less info:

The events in the past few weeks have reminded me that there are consequences to everything that I say and do.

To all parties involved, and everyone I have caused hurt and inconvenience to, I am extremely and sincerely sorry. I promise to take this lesson to be a better person.

To my fans, colleagues, friends, and most importantly my mother, I thank you for your support and I apologize for the immense disappointment you have experienced.

I can only hope that you give me a second chance as I continue to learn from my mistakes. I am truly sorry.

Of course, I’m pretty sure we all still have the same question:

Who is the one who leaked the messages?

Note to self: Better set a strong passcode for my phone

Note to self again: But who cares about me?

Watch this for a complete summary of what REALLY happened to Qoo10, and why it's like a K-drama:

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