Joe Chen enjoys Malaysian Lunar New Year with 9-year-younger husband

This festive reunion came after the couple’s inaugural Lunar New Year celebration in the Southeast Asian nation in 2023, according to the Strait Times.

Taiwanese actress Joe Chen, 45, and her 36-year-old husband, Malaysian artist Alan Chen, celebrate Lunar New Year 2024 in Malaysia. Photo from her Instagram

A glimpse into their joyous festivities was shared through a series of Instagram updates, capturing moments of the Year of the Dragon festivities in Alan Chen’s Johor hometown.

In one photo, the couple posed alongside a dragon dance troupe, and another showed Joe holding a container of honeycomb cookies.

"Relatives and friends just can’t understand the extent of my love for honeycomb cookies," read Joe’s caption for a the Feb 11 post, expressing her affection for traditional treat.

Their Lunar New Year celebration included enjoying fireworks displays, indulging in festive dishes, and showcasing their vocal talents at a karaoke lounge.

In a post by Alan Chen, Joe was seen singing along to the tune of the popular 1980s Taiwanese song "Dancing Lady."

Joe Chen and Alan Chen officially registered their marriage on March 31, 2022, following a two-and-a-half-year courtship, as reported by Apple Daily.

The couple initially crossed paths in 2019 on the Chinese dating show "Meeting Mr. Right 2."

Revered as the "Queen of Idol Dramas," Joe Chen has left an indelible mark with her roles in acclaimed series such as "The Prince Who Turns into a Frog," "Fated to Love You," and "The Queen of SOP".

Notably, she earned a nomination at the 43rd Golden Bell Awards for her performance in "Fated to Love You."