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Taiwan celebrity manager with cancer adopts KOL, gifts ‘son’ US$9.4 million in exchange for care

Sun Derong who has propelled many Taiwan entertainers to stardom, says he will not leave fortune to family

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A celebrity manager in Taiwan who has cancer adopts a KOL and gifts his “son” US$9.4 million in return for care. Photo: SCMP composite/Fei Fan Entertainment/IG@dreambreakerz_shaoanzha

A wealthy celebrity manager in Taiwan has made headlines after announcing his decision to adopt a 19-year-old key opinion leader (KOL) and leave the “son” NT$300 million (US$9.4 million) in exchange for care.

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Sun Derong, 63, is famous for helping to propel Taiwanese singer and actor Show Lo and boy band 5566 to stardom.

Reports indicate that after being diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2013, Sun had an artificial one made from part of an intestine, leading to ongoing complications and frequent hospitalisation.

He has maintained a positive mindset in his battle against the illness, and is active on YouTube where he has 166,000 followers.

Sun Derong is renowned for his influential role in elevating the careers of numerous celebrities in Taiwan, including the talented singer and actor Show Lo, left. Photo: Facebook/sunzhong
Sun Derong is renowned for his influential role in elevating the careers of numerous celebrities in Taiwan, including the talented singer and actor Show Lo, left. Photo: Facebook/sunzhong

On August 18, Zhang Shaoan, a member of the Taiwanese YouTuber group Wackyboys, shared a video on Instagram in which Sun asked him if he was willing to “put up” with becoming his son.

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