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A-Lin shines as first-time host at Golden Melody Awards

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer A-Lin made her debut as the host of the 37th Golden Melody Awards in Taipei, impressing audiences with her steady performance.
  • Netizens widely praised her hosting skills, noting her natural stage presence and smooth transitions, with many calling for her to host again.
  • A-Lin also performed during the ceremony, adding to her multifaceted role as both host and performer.

Singer A-Lin made a notable debut as the host of the 37th Golden Melody Awards in Taipei, earning widespread acclaim from netizens for her confident and fluid performance. Despite it being her first time leading the prestigious music ceremony, A-Lin showcased remarkable stage presence and quick wit throughout the event.

What, I can't sing and dance?

โ€” A-LinA-Lin's playful remark to the audience during the ceremony.

From the opening to her interactions with the audience and fellow artists, A-Lin demonstrated a natural command of the stage. She opened the ceremony with a humorous touch and paid tribute to Jolin Tsai with a performance of "Pleasure." Her witty remarks and engaging banter, including lines like "What, I can't sing and dance?" and "Being a judge is really not easy," successfully energized the atmosphere.

Being a judge is really not easy.

โ€” A-LinA-Lin's humorous comment directed at the judges.

Online, viewers flooded social media platforms like Threads, Facebook, and Instagram with praise for A-Lin's unexpected hosting prowess. Many expressed surprise at her composure, with comments such as "Completely unlike a first-timer" and "So steady, as if hosting for many years!" The overwhelming positive feedback led to numerous requests for her to return as host annually, with fans calling her "as good at hosting as she is at singing."

The host is so tired! I'm going to eat meat now!

โ€” A-LinA-Lin's lighthearted closing remark.

A-Lin's dual role as both a performer and the main host added a unique dynamic to the ceremony. Her ability to seamlessly transition between these roles, handle unexpected moments with composure, and maintain a lively pace throughout the event solidified her as a standout figure of this year's Golden Melody Awards, making her hosting debut a significant talking point.

Completely unlike a first-timer!

โ€” NetizenA common comment from viewers praising A-Lin's hosting.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.