It's not uncommon for mega rich celebs to start trust funds or leave huge inheritances for their kids, but don't count Taiwanese host Jacky Wu as one of them.

The 58-year-old shared in a recent interview with Taiwanese media that he has no intention on leaving any of his wealth for his four kids.

While speaking to the media about the seventh anniversary of his hit variety show Mr. Player, the topic of Jacky's possible retirement came up.

He said “I’m almost 60 but I don’t feel like I’m that age yet (…) I started out in showbiz when I was 16 or 17, and have spent almost my entire life in front of the camera. I’m very touched that the world still finds me relevant but I think it’s more important that I live my own life.”

He continued, “If I do retire from showbiz, I’ll probably end up doing research and development. I like working in a factory environment.”

He then surprised everyone when he said he would donate all his money to charity. Jacky explained, “My kids don’t need their dad to leave any money for them. They can make a living for themselves. They’re able to contribute to society on their own.”

Jacky has four children, Sandy, 30, Vivian, 28, Olivia, 25 and Rick, 22.

Sandy and Rick have followed in their father’s footsteps and are in showbiz, though Rick got into trouble in 2018 for making a bomb threat which he later said was a joke.

While its unclear what Jacky’s net worth is, he’s consistently on the list of top earning Taiwanese celebrities.

Last year, he made NT$88mil (S$4.15mil) from hosting alone, which, FYI, is a far cry from what he used to earn before COVID-19 hit.

In pre-pandemic days, he’s estimated to make between S$5mil and S$8mil from hosting and millions more from his many endorsement deals.

Jacky is also the boss of multiple businesses, including a talent agency, and has fingers in F&B, retail and even LED manufacturing.

Photos: PBE Media