S.H.E's Ella Chen says Selina Jen's new romance is keeping her happy

Taiwanese girl group S.H.E's Ella Chen says fellow member Selina Jen's new romance is going swimmingly.

The 40-year-old appeared at a promotional event on Sunday for Atom Boyz, a new talent competition where she is a celebrity mentor. Asked if she has met Jen's new beau, Chen said: "Of course, I have. Of course, I met him before any of (the media) did."

Jen, 40, divorced her lawyer ex-husband Richard Chang in 2016 after five years of marriage.

She is now dating a man known to the public only as Syu. She reportedly met the 33-year-old non-celebrity on a blind date.

The couple have been seeing each other for six months. Photographs of them holding hands on the streets of Shanghai leaked earlier this month, prompting Jen to confirm their romance on social media.

She wrote on Facebook: "Flowers bloom in spring's warmth and my spring is here too."

Chen, who is married with a son, said of her pal's new romance: "I don't think his age or who he is is an issue. I just think it's great that she's in love again. She's very happy."

But she declined to answer, on her friend's behalf, questions about marriage and said: "I don't know. Don't ask me such questions. Direct them to her when you see her again."

S.H.E - comprising Jen, Chen and singer Hebe Tien - are among Mandopop's most successful girl groups. The members are tight-knit, often hanging out together and supporting one another at concerts and over social media. Although they have not broken up, the trio have not performed together in years. Jen and Chen have been focusing on their acting gigs and variety series, while Tien has been busy with her solo music career.

With regard to a reunion, Chen told reporters: "We're all individuals and we all have decisions we made for our own lives. The group was a part of our memories and experience, but is this something that can go on forever? I'm sorry, but nothing really lasts forever."

She added: "The three of us don't really think having a reunion is a particularly important thing. What's important is that we cherish one another."