According to Sina, Alec Su appeared on the program Behind the sceneswhere he shared stories behind celebrity fame. The actor revealed that he had to grow up early to support his family, describing himself as having “becoming a father before the age of 15”. The pressure to be perfect left him physically and mentally exhausted, and he eventually burst into tears, forcing the interview to stop.
Alec Su said he had been an outstanding student since childhood, always getting perfect grades in mathematics, which made him the “ideal child” in the eyes of others. However, his parents’ rigid expectations led him to believe that he had to be exceptional to receive their love.
He worked constantly at his studies and was more independent than his younger brother, but this also resulted in a lack of attention from his family, who thought he could take care of himself. “No matter how well I did, my mother didn’t pay attention or really see me,” he confessed.
His mother even signed him up for auditions, bringing him into the entertainment industry at just 15 years old as part of the group. Little tigers. Under the pressure of being an idol, Alec Su had to balance academic studies, dance training, and earning money to support his family.
When he took the college entrance exam, dozens of journalists gathered outside the exam room to broadcast the moment live. Despite the enormous pressure, he still managed to gain admission to one of Taiwan’s top universities, ranking fifth overall.
Due to his father’s frequent absences and financial difficulties caused by failed investments, Alec Su took on the responsibility of supporting the family and also taking care of his mother and younger brother. It has become family “lifeline”. When host Zhang Lingquan asked, “So you became a family man at 15?” Alec replied: “No, even before.”
Having such heavy responsibilities, Alec Su has never allowed himself to slow down his career. He has continuously proven himself in various roles, such as singer, actor, director and entertainer, to avoid being forgotten in the industry. Despite this, deep down he always felt abandoned, saying: “Even my family neglected my emotions” as he collapsed revealing long-suppressed grief.
Now, at age 52, Alec Su has chosen not to marry or have children, still carrying the emotional wounds of his past. Once a “perfect child”, he never had the chance to choose his own path, instead taking on heavy responsibilities from a young age. She tearfully admitted, “I didn’t even have the right to rebel during my adolescence.”
After dedicating his youth entirely to work, Alec Su realized this at 40 “Life shouldn’t be spent just working.” For a time he all but disappeared from the entertainment industry, appearing in only one or two shows a year as he focused on self-reflection and meditation retreats in the mountains.
Now, having passed the halfway point of his life, the actor firmly states: “I don’t want to be a perfect person anymore.”
Sources: kenh14
