{
  "id": 16577910,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Veteran host Jacky Wu declares retirement to focus on business ventures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/showbiz-veteran-host-jacky-wu-declares-retirement-to-focus-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T08:28:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/10/1563954/showbiz-veteran-host-jacky-wu-declares-retirement-focus-business"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taipei: Renowned Taiwanese variety show host, singer, and entrepreneur Jacky Wu announced his retirement from entertainment to concentrate on his business endeavors. During the inauguration of THE OOOOONE Livehouse in Queen Street, the 64-year-old revealed he once owned a home near Taipei 101, which he later sold due to infrequent use. Wu expressed his appreciation for Singapore's culinary delights and hospitality, despite its current haze, and emphasized that he has officially left the show business. Attending the launch, Wu discussed his focus on his commercial empire, which includes music, dining, and wellness products. He also highlighted recent honors at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards and his single status after a 12-year divorce from his former wife. Wu remains optimistic about future romance and joked about his popularity.",
  "summary": "TAIPEI: Veteran Taiwanese variety host, singer, and entrepreneur Jacky Wu fondly described Singapore as his \"hometown\" during the grand opening of a new live music venue on Oct 24.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}