Netizens question Simonboy as lawyer’s letter to Xiaxue sparks scrutiny of his Forever Megan Charity

Singaporean content creator Khung Wei Nan, known online as Simonboy, has reportedly issued a lawyer’s letter to influencer Wendy Cheng following her criticism of his recently launched Forever Megan Charity.

The development has revived questions about online commentary, the boundaries of public scrutiny, and the role of legal threats in influencer disputes.

According to Cheng’s Instagram Stories on 12 November 2025, she questioned Khung’s intentions in creating the initiative. She suggested that his actions appeared geared towards attention rather than substantive charitable work.

Cheng, better known as Xiaxue, also described Khung as an irresponsible parent. She agreed with an online comment responding to a Mothership report, which had questioned whether the charity was presented without the intention of gaining publicity.

She further alleged that Khung used a “random kid” for a photograph during the charity’s first project at an orphanage in Malaysia. She argued that this contributed to doubts about his approach and motives.

Cheng also criticised Khung’s family history. She stated that he has three children with three different partners and argued that he should “handle” domestic matters before taking on work involving vulnerable children.

The Forever Megan Charity was launched on 6 November 2025. It was introduced as a tribute to Khung’s late daughter, Megan Khung, with the slogan “Her love never ends”.

Four-year-old Megan died on 22 February 2020 after suffering over a year-long abuse inflicted by her mother, Foo Li Ping, and her mother’s then-boyfriend, Wong Shi Xiang.

Her death was uncovered after Khung, who last saw her in February 2017 before his incarceration, filed a police report in 2020.

In April 2025, Khung and his current wife welcomed their first child. This marked a new chapter for his family as he announced his intent to pursue charitable work.

Khung said he intended to transform personal grief into support for children living in orphanages. In earlier media interviews, Khung said that the resources for the charity’s first project were provided solely by him and that he did not intend to collect public donations.

He rejected claims that the initiative was designed for sympathy or publicity, saying that avoiding the work due to criticism would mean “wasting away the given opportunity to help.”

On 13 November 2025, Cheng shared screenshots on her Instagram Story, which she said was the header of a lawyer’s letter sent on Khung’s behalf. According to her, the letter accused her of defamation, false statements, and harassment.

It demanded that she remove her Instagram and Facebook Stories, issue a signed apology and undertaking, and publish that apology across all platforms where she had referenced him. She also said the letter required her to provide an offer of monetary compensation, which would reportedly be donated to a charity of Khung’s choosing.

A Reddit user reposted screenshots of Cheng’s Instagram Stories, allowing the wider public to view the demands she said were made against her. The repost quickly sparked extensive discussion. 

Online reaction has been intense, with an overwhelming number of Reddit users expressing support for Cheng despite their longstanding dislike of her.

Much of the discussion focused on Khung’s parenting history, his perceived lack of accountability, and the optics of launching a charity centred around his late daughter while facing unresolved criticism about his role in her life.

Criticism of Khung’s Parenting History

A large portion of netizens questioned Khung’s credibility as a charitable figure, pointing to the longstanding perception that he had been a poor father.

Several comments resurfaced claims that he neglected his first child for more than a decade and had not been present for Megan because he had been in jail at the time.

The fact that he has three children with three different partners also featured prominently in discussions, with users describing the pattern as a troubling foundation for someone seeking to advocate for children in need.

One highly upvoted comment stated that “as much as I hate Xiaxue, I actually agree with her this time,” before describing Khung as “a horrible dad and husband” who could not take care of his own children yet was trying to “act hero” by starting an orphanage “for the sake of media attention.” 

The user questioned how someone with such a history could credibly position himself as a champion for orphaned children.

Concerns About Monetising Tragedy

Several commenters expressed unease over what they saw as Khung leveraging his late daughter’s name for attention.

Some described the charity as a way to “monetize his shitty record as a person, husband, and dad,” while others argued that the project amounted to “spitting in your daughter’s face” if he had been physically free but still absent during important moments in her life.

They also expressed hope that he was now spending more time with his remaining children, who “deserve to have their father 100% there.” One user wrote that Khung was “monetizing his late daughter whom he failed his father duties to.”

Claims that the legal demand was a scare tactic

Other netizens questioned why Khung, who had recently said he would not care what others think, was now pursuing legal action. The user also questioned why he would claim not to be bothered by others’ opinions, only to “hire attorneys” when the criticism intensified.

Another user wrote that “Simonboy is barking up the wrong tree,” adding that the lawyer’s letter proved he was “a zero substance fool.”

Doubts about his popularity and public associations

Some netizens used the conversation to reexamine how Khung acquired such a large following. They noted that his early reputation as an ex-offender who turned his life around initially resonated with many.

However, they questioned why political figures and public personalities continued to associate with him despite what they saw as an escalating pattern of poor judgment.

Mixed reactions, but strong majority support for Cheng

Although a few commenters stated that they disliked both influencers, they nonetheless argued that Khung’s actions were more concerning in this dispute.

 They believed that launching a charity in his daughter’s name, combined with what they considered an aggressive legal response, created the impression of a publicity-driven project.