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2 days ago
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- New Paper
'I started out in Taiwan': Stefanie Sun makes emotional concert return
Singapore pop diva Stefanie Sun made an emotional return to the Taiwan stage on Aug 16. It was where she made her debut 25 years ago and a place filled with memories for her. Her two sold-out concerts at Kaohsiung Arena were part of her Aut Nihilo tour, her first headline gigs on the island in 11 years. On the first night, the 47-year-old made several references to her time in Taiwan, tearing up twice as she walked down memory lane. As she started on the opening lines of The Moment, she suddenly stopped to wipe away her tears and let the fans take over the singing for a while. The song was from her 2003 compilation album of the same name. It was released shortly before she made the difficult decision to take a one-year break from the music industry, even as she was enjoying immense success. Sun was overcome with emotion once more in a segment where she acknowledged some of her old industry partners who had been with her at the start of her career. "I started out in Taiwan. Many of my old colleagues and friends who share these deep connections with me are here today," she said onstage, choking back tears. "I've never said this before. Thank you for walking this journey with me, I miss those days dearly." Here are some other highlights from a show that evoked strong feelings of nostalgia, both for her and her fans. 1. Reason for Kaohsiung venue Many fans had hoped that Sun would mark her Taiwan comeback by performing in the capital Taipei, where she used to be based. But as The Straits Times previously reported, the Taipei Arena venue has been in such high demand that her team's bid for a spot was unsuccessful. Still, Sun made the most of her debut in Kaohsiung Arena, and spoke of how the southern Taiwanese city was also of personal significance. "It's here that I won the Golden Melody Award for Best Newcomer, and the Golden Melody Award for Best Female Singer," she said. "We met many times back then, although now we may be a little older." 2. Taiwanese celeb friends Some of Sun's Taiwanese celebrity friends showed up - in voice messages, at least. Pop star Jolin Tsai and singer-songwriter Wu Ching-feng shared fond memories of their long-time friendships with Sun in audio recordings. "In my eyes, Stefanie Sun is someone who dares to be herself and is very straightforward," Tsai said. She added that she often spent time with Sun in Singapore when she flew to the Lion City for her own recording sessions. "Her smile is so powerful and instantly draws anyone in. I find her very approachable." Wu let on that Sun, on top of being kind and genuine, has a surprising "hip-hop soul" in her. "One time when I was singing karaoke with Stefanie Sun, a hip-hop song suddenly came on. I was still wondering who had requested it when she suddenly started rapping wildly," he said. 3. Bonus KTV song Like Sun's comeback shows held earlier in Singapore, the Kaohsiung concert featured a mock karaoke session where audience members were given the chance to request two songs from a list. However, Sun decided to sing a third track as a bonus. The same song - Sculpted Eyebrow - was requested twice earlier but had failed to be picked as it did not get the loudest cheers from the crowd. "This is a gift for you," she said, before leading the audience on a mass sing-along of the song. The gift was well appreciated.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Stefanie Sun makes emotional concert return to Taiwan, where she made her debut
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox – Singapore pop diva Stefanie Sun made an emotional return to the Taiwan stage on Aug 16. It was where she made her debut 25 years ago and a place filled with memories for her. Her two sold-out concerts at Kaohsiung Arena were part of her Aut Nihilo tour, her first headline gigs on the island in 11 years. On the first night, the 47-year-old made several references to her time in Taiwan, tearing up twice as she walked down memory lane. As she started on the opening lines of The Moment, she suddenly stopped to wipe away her tears and let the fans take over the singing for a while. The song was from her 2003 compilation album of the same name. It was released shortly before she made the difficult decision to take a one-year break from the music industry, even as she was enjoying immense success. Sun was overcome with emotion once more in a segment where she acknowledged some of her old industry partners who had been with her at the start of her career. 'I started out in Taiwan. Many of my old colleagues and friends who share these deep connections with me are here today,' she said onstage, choking back tears. 'I've never said this before. Thank you for walking this journey with me, I miss those days dearly.' Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore I want to divorce my husband and be a single mother: More victims speaking up on emotional abuse World Trump drops Ukraine ceasefire demand after Putin summit Singapore Buying hope: Inside S'pore's love affair with the lottery Singapore She won big in Genting, but getting $240k winnings back to Singapore was dicey Life These cats may have disabilities, but they are resilient and capable of being affectionate Singapore PM Wong's National Day Rally speech to begin at 6.45pm on Aug 17 Singapore Motorcyclist dies after multi-vehicle collision on TPE Opinion Confessions of a born-again Singaporean Here are some other highlights from a show that evoked strong feelings of nostalgia, both for her and her fans. 1. Reason for Kaohsiung venue Many fans had hoped that Sun would mark her Taiwan comeback by performing in the capital Taipei, where she used to be based. But as The Straits Times previously reported , the Taipei Arena venue has been in such high demand that her team's bid for a spot was unsuccessful. Still, Sun made the most of her debut in Kaohsiung Arena, and spoke of how the southern Taiwanese city was also of personal significance. 'It's here that I won the Golden Melody Award for Best Newcomer, and the Golden Melody Award for Best Female Singer,' she said. 'We met many times back then, although now we may be a little older.' 2. Taiwanese celeb friends Some of Sun's Taiwanese celebrity friends showed up – in voice messages, at least. Pop star Jolin Tsai and singer-songwriter Wu Ching-feng shared fond memories of their long-time friendships with Sun in audio recordings. 'In my eyes, Stefanie Sun is someone who dares to be herself and is very straightforward,' Tsai said. She added that she often spent time with Sun in Singapore when she flew to the Lion City for her own recording sessions. 'Her smile is so powerful and instantly draws anyone in. I find her very approachable.' Wu let on that Sun, on top of being kind and genuine, has a surprising 'hip-hop soul' in her. 'One time when I was singing karaoke with Stefanie Sun, a hip-hop song suddenly came on. I was still wondering who had requested it when she suddenly started rapping wildly,' he said. 3. Bonus KTV song Like Sun's comeback shows held earlier in Singapore, the Kaohsiung concert featured a mock karaoke session where audience members were given the chance to request two songs from a list. However, Sun decided to sing a third track as a bonus. The same song – Sculpted Eyebrow – was requested twice earlier but had failed to be picked as it did not get the loudest cheers from the crowd. 'This is a gift for you,' she said, before leading the audience on a mass sing-along of the song. The gift was well appreciated.
Hype Malaysia
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Taiwanese Singer Pan Mei Chen To Bring 'Returning Home' World Tour To Malaysia This August
Renowned for her powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, Pan Mei Chen (潘美辰) has become a beacon of contemporary music. One of Mandopop's most iconic and enduring voices, the star will officially launch her highly anticipated 'Returning Home' 2025 World Tour later this year – and she's bringing the show to Malaysia! The concert will take place on 2nd August 2025 (Saturday) at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. This momentous concert marks her long-awaited return to the international stage and promises an emotional and immersive live experience that celebrates her storied musical legacy Pan Mei Chen is regarded as a living legend of the Taiwanese music scene. She was the first Taiwanese female artist to perform on China's CCTV Spring Festival Gala, the inaugural winner of the Golden Melody Award for Best Song, and the first Chinese singer to exceed 1,000 live performances. The 'Returning Home' 2025 World Tour is more than a musical event. In a time when many seek solace and meaning, Pan Mei Chen's return is a powerful reminder that home is not a place, it is a feeling. The 'Returning Home' tour will showcase Pan's most beloved hits, including 'I Want a Home' (我想有个 家), 'I Once Loved You Deeply' (我曾用心爱着你), 'Don't Go, Don't Go' (不要走不要走), 'Unmeltable Ice' (拒绝融化的冰), and 'Endless Love' (写不完的爱). These songs, deeply rooted in personal reflection and emotional resonance, continue to move audiences and serve as timeless reminders of love, longing and belonging. If you've longed to see the singer live in person, here are the details to the show: Pan Mei Chen 'Returning Home' World Tour Live In KL Date : 2nd August 2025 (Saturday) : 2nd August 2025 (Saturday) Time: 6pm 6pm Venue: Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting Organisers: Resorts World Genting Resorts World Genting Ticketing: RM418 (VIP) RM338 (PS1), RM258 (PS2), RM178 (PS3) Pre-sale tickets for GRC Gold Members & above and VISA cardholders will be available from 17th June 2025 at 12pm, while public sales begin on 23 June 2025 at 12pm. For more information on the concert, please contact Arena of Star and Resorts World Genting. What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
