: Chen dated Taiwanese model Ann Hong for two years. Although rumors of marriage surfaced, they broke up in late 2014, citing a desire to focus on their respective careers.
: Chen apologized publicly and announced his "indefinite" withdrawal from the Hong Kong entertainment industry. He faced death threats and spent years focusing on his fashion label, CLOT , in the United States and mainland China. Major Romantic Relationships and Storylines
: The scandal severely damaged the careers of several women, most notably Gillian Chung (of the duo Twins) and Cecilia Cheung . Chung later admitted she participated in the photos because she loved Chen and feared losing him.
Throughout his career, Chen's relationships followed a trajectory from rumored playboy to a settled family man.