{
  "id": 9253910,
  "title": "Taiwanese TV host Blackie Chen apologises for breaking hospital rules with ICU photo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/taiwanese-tv-host-blackie-chen-apologises-for-breaking-hospital-rules",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T03:07:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/blackie-chen-icu-photo-against-rules-6403806"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taiwanese television host Blackie Chen apologized for breaking hospital rules after sharing a photo of himself and celebrity friends visiting him in the ICU. The image, posted on September 14, showed Chen resting in his hospital bed with Wang Leehom and Jason Tang among others. However, it raised questions due to Wang Leehom standing beside Chen holding a urinal.\n\nChen later revealed in an Instagram Story that he had followed his medical team's instructions and was discharged to recover at home. He expressed gratitude for the support from everyone involved in his treatment at National Taiwan University Hospital. Chen acknowledged that his Instagram post violated hospital regulations and apologized for this \"moment of personal negligence.\" He regretted taking up valuable medical resources and attention, causing concerns among the public.",
  "summary": "The Taiwanese star's celebrity-filled hospital photo sparked questions about preferential treatment.",
  "key_points": [
    "Taiwanese TV host Blackie Chen apologizes for breaking hospital rules.",
    "Photo posted on September 14 showed ICU visit with Wang Leehom and Jason Tang.",
    "Chen discharged from hospital, expressed gratitude for medical support."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Blackie Chen's apology signals a bid to contain fallout from his actions, which may damage his public image and possibly lead to stricter enforcement of hospital rules for celebrities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}