Overseasidol.com — Taiwanese singer-actor Aaron Yan has sparked outrage after posting a controversial take on Threads regarding the viral “Nanjing Hong Jie” case.
Hong Jie is a 38-year-old man accused of cross-dressing to lure and secretly record intimate encounters with over 1,600 men.
In his post, Yan suggested that the incident “wasn’t a big deal” claiming that only “legalists” would think otherwise.
The remark triggered widespread backlash, particularly from legal professionals who criticized Yan for trivializing serious violations of privacy and criminal law.
In response, a lawyer shared past records showing that Yan had previously received a suspended verdict in a case involving underage private photo distribution.
This led many netizens to speculate whether his opinion was biased due to his own history.
Aaron Yan pushed back by mocking the lawyer and his critics, saying they had no right to judge a matter they weren’t personally involved in.
He questioned their qualifications to comment and accused them of overreacting.
However, his dismissive tone only fueled more criticism.
Many netizens condemned his remarks, emphasizing that downplaying sexual crimes, especially involving minors, is unacceptable.
A growing number are calling Yan’s attitude irresponsible and tone-deaf, pointing out his apparent lack of reflection or remorse.
