The past few years haven’t been easy for Taiwanese singer Huang Shao Ku, 42.

Also known as Shao Shao, the lead singer of ‘90s group Champion Band (​​强辩乐团) was saddled with debt when his business ventures failed. He eventually turned to working as a cabbie to support his family, making around S$1.3K a month.

He and his wife, former Weather Girls member Yumi Lin, 38, welcomed their second son Duo Duo in November.

And barely a month later, he went to get a vasectomy.

Kids are expensive

Shao Ku shared on Facebook that while he would love to have more kids, it’s just not possible given his financial situation.

Hence, he got a vasectomy to not "burden [his] family".

"In a society where there's a decline in birth rates, I am sorry, I can only strive for two [children]. If I had the ability, I would have hoped to have more. Compared to the hardships my wife endures, what is a little physical pain for me? So I underwent a vasectomy today,” he wrote.

Netizens praised Shao Ku for his decision, calling him a considerate husband as well as a good and hardworking dad.

It wasn't a difficult decision for Shao Ku

Things have improved financially for Shao Ku after he landed a role in Taiwanese drama Glory Of Love this year. But the NT$70,000 (around S$3K) he now makes monthly barely covers his basic expenses and he has no savings.

He revealed previously that his two-year-old son Ah Mo's monthly nursery fees are NT$20K (S$850), and on top of that, there was a $50K (S$2,125) registration fee. 

He's still working as a cabbie

Despite his busy filming schedule, Shao Ku continues to work part-time as a cabbie, driving during breaks between shoots or after work.

He also hopes to set an example that artistes should not just wait at home for job offers.

Photos: Huang Shao Ku, Facebook