Taiwanese singer Ada (阿達) was released on bail of NT$300,000 today after reportedly turning himself in to the New Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office yesterday for evading Taiwan’s compulsory military service.
Ada, real name Chang Ching-hsiang (昌璟翔), recently cohosted the TV series The King of Nightmarket (夜市王) with his ex-girlfriend, entertainer Lulu Huang (黃路梓茵), who was nominated for Best Host in a Variety Show at last month’s Golden Bell Awards.
His agent has not yet responded to media inquiries.
Photo: Taipei Times
Golden Bell Award-winning actor Hsueh Shih-ling (薛仕凌) reportedly also turned himself in yesterday.
After questioning, New Taipei City prosecutors charged Hsueh with contravening the Punishment Act for Violation of the Military Service System (妨害兵役治罪條例) and committing document forgery before releasing him on bail of NT$300,000.
The Ministry of the Interior three to four months ago requested local governments and agencies to assist in a new round of investigations into service evasion, Minister of the Interior Liu Shyh-fang (劉世芳) told reporters today before a session at the Legislative Yuan.
Whether an entertainer, a celebrity or a regular citizen, it is best that anyone who has contravened the military service act or interfered during physical examinations for military service turn themselves in, she said.
Additional reporting by CNA
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