TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Taiwanese men's professional basketball league has been rocked by a scandal involving Yang Chin-min, a two-time MVP for the New Taipei Kings of the P. League+ (PLG).
Allegations of an extramarital affair surfaced over the weekend after a netizen exposed Yang's alleged relationship with his ex-girlfriend. Furthermore, several female fans came forward and shared private messages they received from Yang, revealing his attempts to arrange secret rendezvous.
On Sunday (June 18), Yang took to Instagram to issue an apology, announcing his immediate departure from PLG and resignation as the chairman of the Players' Association. He expressed a strong commitment to repairing his relationship with his family. The New Taipei Kings confirmed Yang's voluntary departure from the team.
Yang vowed to make amends and learn from his mistakes by expressing deep remorse on his Instagram account. He emphasized his renewed focus on prioritizing his family, whom he deeply let down.
