In March 2014, Yuan Shuai spoke of his family's situation in China and shared that his father was still recuperating from a bone marrow surgery he underwent in 2013.

There were talks of the actor leaving showbiz to take over his family business then, but the rumours were proved baseless when Yuan Shuai clarified desire to continue acting.

In the latest turn of events, Yuan Shuai has confirmed that he will not be renewing his contract with MediaCorp when it expires end October this year, as his father is critically ill and suffering from blood cancer.

In a phone interview with the actor this afternoon, he shared that his dad's ailing condition was kept a secret from him as he was busy filming Mind Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Yuan Shuai will be flying back to China after he settles his tenancy matters in Singapore.” Especially grateful towards the care and support received from his MediaCorp colleagues, Yuan Shuai said, “I want to thank the artiste management unit, directors and producers for giving me a chance, Zhang Zhen Huan, Lee Teng, Pornsak, Rebecca Lim and my friends for their constant care.