Boy Group Cancels And Suspends Activities Amid Military Service Evasion Investigation
Recently, several entertainers in Taiwan have been accused of evading required military service.
Over the last few months, several stars have been accused and charged with suspicion of paying to avoid enlistment or avoid active duty.
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Most recently, four actors and idols were arrested and released on bail, with each confessing to paying an individual to alter health documents. Included in the line-up was member of boyband Energy, Chang Shuwei, who admitted to paying NT$150,000 (around $4,873 USD) to evade service.
Another member of Energy, Hsieh Kunda, was overseas at the time of questioning, but cancelled his work to return to Taiwan. Upon his arrival, he was taken in for questioning and later released on bail, reportedly admitting to paying for false medical documents.
In a notice shared on October 23, Energy’s company released a statement announcing the suspension of the group’s public performances until June 2026. Excluding previously scheduled appearances for charity, and fan concerts in January, the group are believed to cancel multiple events in the coming months as well.
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Energy debuted in 2002, before entering a hiatus in 2009. The group reunited in 2024, and just released a new full album titled All In in July 2025.
Anyone found guilty of evading conscription faces up to five years in prison.
