TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's answer to South Korean heartthrob So Ji-sub (蘇志燮/소지섭) emerged Wednesday (Aug. 27) from an unlikely profession, as muscular tow truck driver Meng Qing-hao (孟慶豪) became an internet sensation in New Taipei's Sanchong District (三重區). Female car owners swooned over the chiseled enforcer, saying he "towed their hearts away" while videos of Taiwan's most handsome parking officer flooded social media platforms. The unexpected celebrity crush has transformed ordinary traffic enforcement into must-see entertainment across the island.
Meng's professional demeanor and striking resemblance to the South Korean actor and Taiwanese star Sunny Wang (王陽明) have garnered widespread attention online. The humble tow truck operator remarked that he could not compare to these established celebrities despite the flattering comparisons flooding social media comments. Meng stated that he values the physical benefits of his demanding job, which also provide effective self-defense skills against occasionally unruly car owners.
Meng plans to compete in bodybuilding contests, remaining undeterred by the occupational hazards he faces in his daily towing operations. His unwavering dedication has earned praise from supervisors, who find it increasingly rare for young people to pursue this physically demanding line of work. The muscular driver's commitment to both his profession and fitness goals has impressed colleagues throughout the New Taipei parking enforcement division.
Meng was originally a mattress store owner who took up the towing job to stay in optimal physical shape. The entrepreneur explained that he chose towing over conventional office work, which he found too monotonous, while his supportive girlfriend helped manage their mattress store business. He remains passionate about maintaining parking order despite the job's physical demands and intends to continue his work with unwavering enthusiasm. ◼
