The war of words between OG Singapore influencer Xiaxue and local content creator Simonboy has taken a serious turn, with Simonboy threatening legal action over her criticism of his charity project.
According to Xiaxue, whose real name is Wendy Cheng, Simonboy — real name Simon Khung — sent her a lawyer's cease-and-desist letter after she criticised his Forever Megan Charity initiative, named in memory of his late daughter. In an Instagram Story, the 41-year-old posted a screenshot of the letter, cheekily captioning it: "Another lawyer's letter to add to my collection. Preparing response, please wait."
The charity launched earlier in November 2025 on Simonboy's birthday and has since completed its first project — funding a visit to Good Samaritan Home, an orphanage in Klang, Malaysia, in August. Xiaxue's criticism came after she shared a screenshot of former Straits Times editor Bertha Henson's repost of a CNA article describing Simonboy as "unfazed" by criticism of his charity. The post featured Simonboy carrying a toddler, to which Xiaxue wrote: "Glad he is unfazed. Three kids with three different moms. First child he neglected for 11 years and met for the first time in 2024. Made sure to document it on social media and for the news."
She added: "I think you have enough kids on your hands to go and handle. You don't need to bother yourself [and] take care of other people's children." In an earlier Story, Xiaxue also shared a screenshot of a comment that read: "The real heroes are the fathers who stayed clean, earned an honest day's wage, loved and remained faithful to their wives and family. And they continue to do this without any form of media attention." Her response? "Correct."
The dispute later escalated beyond social media into the courts following harassment-related claims, with the matter becoming part of a legal process where the claims and responses were expected to be addressed through proper channels. The fallout has drawn attention to how online clashes between public figures can quickly grow into legal matters — and to broader questions about accountability, online conduct, and the responsibility that comes with having a public platform.