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| Why William Chan Chose Now to Share His New Life With He Sui and Their Son (Photo; ETToday) |
Hong Kong actor and singer Chen Weiting aka William Chan has finally spoken up about one of the most talked-about moments of his life in recent years — the decision to publicly announce the birth of his son with supermodel He Sui.
In a recent interview, William Chanmade it clear that the announcement wasn’t a last-minute move or a sudden reveal. Instead, it was something the couple had discussed and agreed on long before the news reached the public eye.
According to William Chan, keeping their relationship private over the years was a conscious choice. Both he and He Sui wanted to protect each other and ensure their personal life didn’t interfere with their careers. Working in the entertainment industry, he explained, comes with constant attention — something they chose to manage quietly.
“For many years, we kept our personal life out of the spotlight because we wanted to protect each other,” William shared. “We’ve always lived very simply. But because our industry is so unique, we didn’t want our child to feel like he had to be hidden.”
When it came to their son, the couple felt differently. William said he hopes his child grows up knowing he was welcomed with love and happiness, not secrecy.
“When he’s older, I want him to understand that his birth was a blessing,” William said. “His arrival gave us courage and strength to face the world.”
After the announcement went viral, some fans described the news as sudden or unexpected. William addressed that reaction directly, clarifying that the surprise came only from the outside.
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“A lot of people think I suddenly dropped a bomb,” he explained. “But this wasn’t a bomb at all. We’ve been together for many years — we just never spoke about it publicly. Our child’s arrival was planned. It may look sudden to others, but for us, everything followed our own timeline.”
William Chan and He Sui officially announced the birth of their first son on October 18, 2025, through Weibo posts. The couple shared a small collection of photos, including an ultrasound image, pregnancy snapshots, and a simple photo of them holding their newborn.
Their caption — “Dad, mom, and him” — quickly topped trending searches across Chinese social media.
The post marked the first public confirmation of both their relationship and their new life as parents.
Shortly after the announcement, another topic began trending online: #CloseFriendsKnewWilliamChanWasDatingSince2022. Hong Kong media personality Cha Xiaoxin revealed that William had already informed his close circle about his relationship with He Sui as early as 2022.
Cha recalled William Chan telling friends at the time, “I’ll tell you a secret. I’m dating He Sui. To protect this relationship, we’re keeping it private for now.”
After keeping the relationship under wraps for three years, friends finally congratulated him on becoming a father — to which William Chan responded with a warm, heartfelt thank you.
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Online reactions have been largely positive, with fans praising William’s careful and respectful approach. Many applauded his decision to protect He Sui from unnecessary attention while still being honest with fans at the right moment.
One comment read, “William Chan truly loves He Sui. He didn’t want her disturbed by outside noise. Now that their child is born and his drama Love’s Ambition has finished airing, he chose to explain everything. That’s responsibility.”
Others admired the couple’s low-key romance, with one netizen saying, “There was almost no news about them at all. William has such classic Hong Kong charm, and He Sui is so elegant. Their baby must be incredibly handsome.”
Some also pointed out the reality of the industry, noting that while the public may not have known, close friends usually do. “William is 40 and He Sui is 36. Of course people around them knew. In this industry, nothing truly stays hidden forever,” another comment read.
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Looking back, paparazzi had occasionally captured moments between William Chan and He Sui since 2021, but the couple never confirmed or denied their relationship publicly. Instead, they moved forward quietly, choosing privacy over headlines.
Even now, after announcing their son’s birth, the couple continues to keep details such as their marital status private.
In their posts, they referred to each other simply as “Dad” and “Mom,” staying consistent with their long-held approach to personal matters.