On August 22, in a rare appearance, Lin Xinru not only shared her unique views on Valentine's Day on Qixi, but also responded to the leakage of her daughter's photos. The remarks immediately sparked controversy and concern.
Lin Xinru first talked about her attitude towards Qixi Valentine's Day. She admits that growing up, her mother has always taught her to stay at home as much as possible in July, so she doesn't pay much attention to the holiday and prefers to celebrate Valentine's Day in the West. The remarks disappointed some netizens, who seemed to be insulting traditional Chinese festivals and ignoring the feelings of other people celebrating Qixi.
In addition to her Valentine's Day speech, Lin Xinru also responded to the leakage of her daughter's photos. She said that sooner or later her daughter's photos will be exposed, but she hopes that everyone can respect privacy and try not to spread them. The response was relatively muted, in stark contrast to her hard-line stance when she first questioned netizens on social media for their lack of respect for privacy. After the photos were exposed, she quickly demanded respect for privacy on mainland social platforms, but attracted widespread criticism because the photos were taken while attending a party with friends in Taiwan.
In short, Lin Xinru has been in the spotlight in recent years, and whatever she says will cause controversy. Her acting career was once prosperous, but since returning to Taiwan after marriage, her popularity has declined significantly in the mainland. However, her success in the Taiwanese market and her re-emergence have also allowed her to speak out more openly, even though it may stir up controversy. For such a change, the reaction of netizens was also mixed.