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China Superstar Wang Leehom Steps Away From the Spotlight, Faces Ban After Public Divorce Row
Rebecca Davis editorTaiwanese American pop star and actor Wang Leehom has apologized to his family and fans and said he will take a break from his career after a high-profile social media dispute with his ex-wife, who accused him of infidelity and hiring prostitutes.But a break may not be enough to satisfy mainland Chinese authorities, who have recently been championing the need for celebrities to act as proper role models in society.U.S.-born Wang is one of the Chinese-speaking world’s top pop stars, and has had acting roles in numerous films as well, including Ang Lee’s “Lust, Caution,” 2009’s “Little Big Soldier” opposite Jackie Chan, and 2015’s “Blackhat” alongside Chris Hemsworth.
