Simonboy's movie role to go ahead amid online controversy

Simon Khung may currently be embroiled in online controversy, but his biggest movie role to date is still proceeding - with the film’s director standing by the casting.

- Benson Ang Lifestyle Correspondent

The Singaporean content creator, better known by his moniker Simonboy, has faced backlash regarding the Forever Megan Charity.

He set it up on Nov 6 in remembrance of his late daughter Megan Khung, who made national headlines when she died at the age of four in February 2020 after suffering over a year of horrific abuse by her mother and her mother’s boyfriend.

Some netizens criticised him for using her name to gain sympathy or publicity.

On Nov 12, Khung became involved in a feud with local influencer Xiaxue, whose real name is Wendy Cheng. His lawyer threatened to take legal action over her Instagram remarks that questioned his intentions behind the charity and sent her a cease-and-desist letter.

Nonetheless, Khung, 38, is still slated to appear in upcoming local movie Pace, which starts filming on Nov 20 and is expected to be released in the third quarter of 2026.

It stars Mediacorp actor Desmond Tan, 39, as a former drug offender who takes up long-distance running in a bid to find his rhythm in life.