{
  "id": 17933757,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Former Boy'z star Steven Cheung opens up on financial ruin and cheating scandal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/showbiz-former-boyz-star-steven-cheung-opens-up-on-financial-ruin-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T08:00:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/11/1569851/showbiz-former-boyz-star-steven-cheung-opens-financial-ruin-and"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong singer Steven Cheung, 41, has spoken out about his financial ruin and infidelity scandal that derailed his career. In an interview with HK01, the former Boy z member revealed he had to take on menial jobs like washing dishes, installing broadband cables, and delivering electrical appliances to make ends meet. Cheung's fall from grace has made it extremely hard to secure stable work, as he recounted being denied a hotel housekeeping position due to concerns over public backlash. The singer, burdened with over HK$1 million (around RM520,000) in debt, attempted to obtain a loan from a local finance company but was denied upon recognition of his name. Cheung's greatest regret from the scandal was a sarcastic remark he made during an awkward media interaction when asked about being a sex addict, jokingly responding, \"Perhaps I have that problem.\" The comment has inflicted the most pain, with each headline labeling him as such causing him great distress. Despite ongoing marital issues with his wife Au Yin Man, who has frequently criticized him online and threatened divorce, Cheung insists he will not allow their four sons to suffer from a separation. He remains committed to maintaining a united family, believing that children benefit from having both parents present, regardless of the challenges they face.",
  "summary": "HONG KONG: Singer Steven Cheung remains haunted by the fallout of his infamous 2019 cheating scandal, which shattered his career after he married Au Yin Man while still dating actress April Leung.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}