# Controversy surrounding Taiwanese YouTuber Joeman > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/controversy-surrounding-taiwanese-youtuber-joeman > Updated: 2026-09-07T13:24:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Taiwanese YouTuber Joeman became the subject of public scrutiny following his breakup with beauty influencer Xiao Yi. Xiao Yi alleged that their two-year relationship was based on lies and denied claims that she used him for financial gain, noting that Joeman had jokingly asked her to help pay his mortgage over 20 times. She further alleged that Joeman had maintained an overlapping relationship with another female influencer for approximately 1.5 years. Following a two-week hiatus, Joeman returned to social media, stating he had been struggling with depression and anxiety. While he shared that he had begun counseling and new hobbies to manage his mental health, his return triggered further backlash. A joke made by his manager regarding staff not wearing raincoats at a theme park was interpreted by viewers as a reference to previous allegations made by Xiao Yi. Xiao Yi criticized the comment on social media, labeling it “secondary harm” to those involved in the scandal. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: YouTuber Joeman returns amid mental health reflections and new controversy YouTuber Joeman returns after a hiatus, discussing his mental health struggles, but faces new backlash after a joke by his manager was perceived as insensitive to his recent relationship controversy. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youtuber-joeman-returns-amid-mental-health-reflections-and-new-controversy ### 2026-08-16: Joeman faces scrutiny following breakup and infidelity allegations YouTuber Joeman faces controversy after ex-girlfriend Xiao Yi alleges his two-year relationship was filled with lies and infidelity, prompting support from his other former partner, Niya. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joeman-breakup-ex-girlfriend-xiao-yi-alleges-dishonesty --- Cite as: Controversy surrounding Taiwanese YouTuber Joeman. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/controversy-surrounding-taiwanese-youtuber-joeman