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Chen Shi-an Admits Unfamiliarity with Public Buses During Music Video Shoot

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Chen Shi-an, celebrating 20 years in music, released a new inspirational song "Vast."
  • He admitted to being unfamiliar with using Taipei's public buses and the EasyCard payment system.
  • Chen Shi-an reflected on his career struggles and thanked fans for their support during the filming of the song's music video.

Singer Chen Shi-an is celebrating two decades in the music industry with the release of his new, passionate song "Vast." The track aims to encourage those facing difficult times, a theme that resonates deeply with the artist as he reflects on his 20-year journey. "I am fortunate that I never gave up and could focus on the present, doing my best without regrets," Chen Shi-an stated. "This song inspired me to rethink myself over the past 20 years, and I am very satisfied with the answer."

I am fortunate that I never gave up and could focus on the present, doing my best without regrets. This song inspired me to rethink myself over the past 20 years, and I am very satisfied with the answer.

โ€” Chen Shi-anReflecting on his 20-year career and the inspiration behind his new song 'Vast'.

Filming the music video for "Vast" involved a scene on a public bus in Taipei, which led to a candid admission from the singer. Chen Shi-an confessed that he rarely uses public transportation and is not adept at navigating Taipei's bus system or using the EasyCard for payment. "I really don't know how to take Taipei buses; I've only taken them twice," he joked, adding that understanding the bus stops and the payment process proved challenging for him.

The song "Vast" carries an uplifting message about pursuing freedom and dreams, acknowledging the difficulties and doubts one might face. Chen Shi-an shared his own experiences with adversity, stating, "There were times when I wasn't favored, but whenever I had a chance, I wanted to show my best side." He expressed immense gratitude to his fans, crediting them for providing the courage to persevere through his career.

I really don't know how to take Taipei buses; I've only taken them twice.

โ€” Chen Shi-anAdmitting his unfamiliarity with using Taipei's public bus system during the music video shoot.

During the music video shoot, Chen Shi-an found himself surrounded by other actors and mobile phones, simulating the pressures of public life and constant scrutiny. He admitted to feeling a bit anxious, particularly about being photographed from all angles, fearing unflattering shots like a double chin. "Although I am often photographed by fans' phones on the street, on the high-speed rail, and on the way to performances, this really requires some psychological preparation," he confessed, feeling shy about such moments.

Although I am often photographed by fans' phones on the street, on the high-speed rail, and on the way to performances, this really requires some psychological preparation.

โ€” Chen Shi-anDescribing his feelings about being constantly photographed by fans during the music video shoot.
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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.