Banana Brother tearfully marks 26-year career with first fan meeting

Banana Brother, a beloved figure in Taiwan's children's entertainment, held his first solo fan meeting in 26 years on May 31st at Banqiao Mega City. The event attracted an overwhelming number of fans, filling three floors of the shopping mall, with crowds lining the front of the stage and spilling into the second and third-floor corridors and stairwells. Fans enthusiastically called for him to continue his work for decades to come. The host, who has accompanied countless viewers through their childhood, witnessed a heartwarming scene of "three generations of fans" at the meeting. Many who watched him as children have now started their own families and brought their children, and even grandchildren, to show their support. When the classic song "Kajia Buliao" played, over a thousand fans joined in a powerful chorus, deeply moving Banana Brother. To support the significant event, fellow hosts from the YOYO family appeared in custom "Banana Outfits," holding playful signs and performing classic songs with him. A surprise appearance by the "Big Head" puppet and its puppeteer from the classic program "Big Head Little Scholar," with whom Banana Brother once won a Golden Bell Award, brought him to tears. Reflecting on his career, Banana Brother confessed he had considered leaving multiple times but felt the fans' presence kept him dedicated. "Seeing your smiles makes it hard to leave," he said, vowing to continue as long as he felt happy and the fans were there. He encouraged everyone to find what makes them happy, as it provides the strength to overcome life's difficulties. The fan meeting served as a tribute to the children's program host who has dedicated 26 years to bringing joy to children, promising to continue spreading positivity and energy "until I need artificial joints."

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Fans enthusiastically called for him to continue his work for decades to come.