Wang Ching-wen, known professionally as Wenwen, was allegedly attacked by a 52-year-old male fan accused of planning the assault in advance at a photography studio in Taipei on 20 June — she is now in stable condition following emergency surgery
A star cheerleader was stabbed in the neck by an obsessed fan fanatical at a private modelling event. Wang Ching-wen, known professionally as Wenwen, was assaulted by a 52-year-old male fan who is alleged to have premeditated the attack.
The attempted murder reportedly occurred at a photography studio in Taipei on 20 June. The fan is said to have stabbed the 28-year-old cheerleader for the CTBC Brothers – one of Taiwan’s professional baseball teams – with a hidden fruit knife while she was participating in a photoshoot organised by Qin Jia Nuo Photography Company.
Wang is a member of the team’s cheerleading squad, the Passion Sisters. She sustained a 5cm laceration to her throat. Several photographers who stepped in suffered minor cuts. The suspect, identified only by his surname Hsu, had signed up for the event over a month earlier despite having been blocked by Wang previously due to persistent harassment.
She underwent emergency surgery at Mackay Memorial Hospital and is currently in stable condition with no life-threatening injuries. Her wounds are steadily healing under medical supervision. In her first public statement on social media, she confirmed that the surgery was successful and asked fans not to worry.
She expressed gratitude towards the CTBC Brothers, her agency Dorian International Entertainment, the photography team, and bystanders who intervened.
The cheerleader has since provided police statements and is concentrating on rest and recovery while asking for privacy, as reported by NeedToKnow.
The CTBC Brothers and Dorian International Entertainment released a joint statement denouncing the violence, confirming that Wang was not in immediate danger.
They have implemented increased security at home games and prohibited cheerleaders from attending private events unaccompanied.
Police characterised Hsu as an unemployed obsessive fan who depends on monthly payments of £477 to £715 (TWD 20,000-30,000) from his retired father to finance his pursuit of cheerleading events and merchandise.
He had been banned from similar activities since last September.
The court has sanctioned his pre-trial detention on suspicion of attempted murder and assault, citing compelling evidence and risk of reoffending.