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| “He’s taken!” — Joe Chaw's Girlfriend Revealed as Wu Shuling Finally Responds to Viral 'Boyfriend' Comments. (Credits: Instagram/Wu Suling) |
Wu Shu-ling has unexpectedly put an end to one of the internet's favourite running jokes after revealing that her son, Joe Chaw, already has a girlfriend. A single Instagram post was enough to send fans into discussion, especially after years of people teasing that the stylish mother looks so youthful beside her son that they resemble a couple more than mother and child. Her response? Calm, funny and impossible to misunderstand.
Sharing new photos with Joe Chaw, who is approaching his 18th birthday, Wu Shuling reflected on how quickly children grow up. She asked followers whether their sons also become more like friends as they get older, before admitting she has spent the past year hearing the same amusing comment over and over again.
According to Wu Shuling, many people jokingly tell her that she has "raised her son into a boyfriend" because of their close relationship and her youthful appearance.
She quickly laughed off the idea, making it crystal clear that Joe has always been a caring son and, just in case anyone still needed convincing, she happily announced that he already has a girlfriend.
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| Wu Shuling (L) Confirms Son Joe Chaw (R) Has a Girlfriend and Shuts Down Viral Joke |
Her playful clarification immediately became one of the biggest talking points from the post. Rather than feeling embarrassed by the constant jokes, she chose to respond with humour, proudly adding that her son is far from being overly dependent on his mother.
In her words, the best way to describe him is simply "handsome", a compliment that many followers were more than happy to agree with after seeing his latest photos.
The heartfelt caption also revealed just how much their relationship has changed over the years.
Wu Shuling admitted she can barely remember what life was like when she was 18 herself, but watching her children grow into young adults has been both emotional and fascinating.
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She recalled how she once held Joe's hand whenever they went out together, while these days he is the one carrying her on his back whenever she jokingly asks.
She laughed that he still does it without complaining too much, even if, like many teenagers, he occasionally finds his mum a little annoying.
She also thanked him for continuing to let her hug him, take photos together and enjoy those little family moments that often become rarer as children grow older.
The message painted a picture of a close-knit mother and son whose bond has naturally evolved from parent and child into genuine friendship without losing the affection they have always shared.
Fans quickly filled the comment sections with warm reactions. Many admired how open and relaxed Wu Suling is with her son, saying their relationship feels healthy, supportive and refreshingly natural.
They could not resist returning to the familiar joke that she still looks young enough to be mistaken for his girlfriend rather than his mother, with several comments suggesting she has somehow discovered the secret to stopping time while everyone else missed the memo.
Of course, there were also plenty of people who focused on Joe Chaw himself. His latest appearance drew praise for his mature look, with many commenting that he has grown into a confident young man.
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They were amused that his mother casually revealed his relationship status before he had the chance to do it himself, joking that every teenager probably hopes their parents keep at least a few surprises off social media.
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| Joe Chaw Goes Public with His Relationship |
Joe Chaw is the eldest child of Wu Suling and Mandopop singer Gary Chaw. The former couple officially announced the end of their 14-year marriage in 2022, saying they had chosen to separate peacefully while remaining committed to raising their two children together. At the time, they stressed that their shared priority was ensuring both children could continue growing up in a healthy and supportive environment despite the change in family circumstances.