In the recent episode of the variety show “Sun Market,” Mainland Chinese actress Xie Na, who has a long-standing friendship with Taiwanese artist Joe Chen, explained her absence from Chen’s wedding. She mentioned that she was all prepared to attend but had to cancel last minute due to her passport expiration. With only three months left before the passport expired and a requirement of at least six months validity to travel to Malaysia, where the wedding took place, she couldn’t make it. The timing coincided with a typhoon in Shanghai, further complicating the renewal process.
Xie Na and Joe Chen first met on the reality show “We Are in Love” on Hunan TV. Their similar carefree and playful personalities quickly bonded them into close friends. On September 22nd this year, Joe Chen married Alan, a wealthy Malaysian artist, in a lavish island wedding in Langkawi, Malaysia. The event saw a star-studded guest list, with members of the “Seven Fairies” group serving as bridesmaids. Xie Na’s unexpected absence left many fans feeling a bit disappointed and stirred discussions.
During her appearance on the new show “Sun Market,” Xie Na candidly revealed the reason for missing Joe Chen’s wedding, emphasizing the passport issue. She humorously added, “But it didn’t stop me from trending as the top search on the day of (Joe Chen’s) wedding because she leaked out the amount of my red envelope (gift).”
In reality, Xie Na had sent her blessings to Joe Chen, who reposted and shared a screenshot of their chat. The screenshot revealed Xie Na’s generous gift of 66,666.66 Chinese yuan in a red envelope.
After the red envelope amount was disclosed, it sparked varied reactions. Some admired Joe Chen for having a friend like Xie Na, while others commented on Xie Na being stingy. However, Xie Na confidently claimed during the show, “I can guarantee I gave the most.”
Xie Na’s good-humored personality and straightforward nature continue to amuse and entertain viewers, showcasing her strong bond with Joe Chen beyond physical presence at such significant life events.