Former Police Officer and Star Lin Hong-Ming Runs for Kenting Village Chief With Star-Studded Support
- Former police officer and television singing competition contestant Lin Hongming is running for village chief of Kenting in Taiwan, backed by a high-profile campaign team that includes golden...
- Lin's campaign launch drew widespread media attention due to the prominent musicians accompanying him on the trail.
- Media coverage has focused heavily on Lin's familial ties, specifically his prior marriage to prominent singer Chang Hsiu-ching.
Former police officer and television singing competition contestant Lin Hongming is running for village chief of Kenting in Taiwan, backed by a high-profile campaign team that includes golden melody award winners. According to reports from Mirror Media and Liberty Entertainment, the 55-year-old candidate entered the race to fulfill an unfulfilled wish for his 88-year-old father.
A Star-Studded Campaign Trail in Kenting
Lin’s campaign launch drew widespread media attention due to the prominent musicians accompanying him on the trail. According to Mirror Media, veteran singers Hung Jung-hung, Yuan Hsiao-di, and Chang Hsiu-ching joined the candidate on the streets to help with voter outreach. The appearance of these well-known entertainers brought considerable public notice to the local village election, transforming a routine neighborhood contest into a high-visibility media event. According to Liberty Entertainment, the backing of these major artists stems from long-standing industry relationships and friendships. Lin previously competed on the popular television program Wu Deng Jiang, a platform that launched several careers in Taiwan’s entertainment industry. His connections within the music community remained active long after he transitioned from television work to a career in law enforcement.
Family Background and Personal History
Media coverage has focused heavily on Lin’s familial ties, specifically his prior marriage to prominent singer Chang Hsiu-ching. According to Mirror Media and Liberty Entertainment, the former couple maintains a positive co-parenting relationship and remains supportive of each other despite their divorce, a dynamic underscored by Chang’s active participation in his campaign events. The decision to run for office centers primarily on family commitments. Having completed his service as a police officer, Lin shifted his focus toward local public service in the southern Taiwanese resort area. Local election officials have not yet announced specific voting dates for the village chief contest, but campaign activities across the district are currently underway.
