Chen Ying-jie's Ex-Husband Denied Entry to Offer Incense, Friend Calls It a 'Romantic Scene' in the Rain

Taiwanese veteran singer Chen Ying-jie passed away on the 12th at the age of 72, leaving behind a legacy in the Hokkien music scene. Musician Xu Changde is organizing a "creative memorial service" for August 28th, followed by a public memorial service on August 30th.

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My position can only be to tell Brother Li Chun-he that folding two boxes of lotus flowers and sending them to the door is more meaningful than entering to offer incense. Staying for two hours in the sudden heavy rain, I believe Sister Chen specifically kept you for two hours, it's a very romantic scene.

Xu Changde clarified that the two events are not in competition, emphasizing that a musical tribute and a public memorial serve different, complementary purposes. He explained that the "creative memorial service" was organized to acknowledge and honor past anonymous donors who supported Chen Ying-jie through previous concerts and to provide another opportunity for fans to bid farewell to the beloved artist.

Adding a poignant note to the proceedings, Chen Ying-jie's ex-husband, Li Chun-he, was reportedly denied permission to attend the services and pay his respects. A close friend of the singer commented on the situation, describing Li Chun-he's act of sending two boxes of lotus flowers to the venue and waiting in the rain for two hours as a "romantic scene," suggesting it was a gesture Chen Ying-jie might have appreciated.

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Who would put a music memorial service and a public memorial together? Shouldn't these two events complement each other instead of competing?

The article also touches upon the sensitive issue of Chen Ying-jie's illness being filmed and leaked. Xu Changde expressed his dismay, not at any specific individual, but at the broader trend of exploiting vulnerable artists for attention. He questioned the efficacy of superficial gestures like small cash gifts and live streams when artists face financial hardship, advocating for more substantial support and improved practices within the entertainment industry.

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This is why I am holding this memorial service to fulfill the completeness of the heart. For me, it is not an easy task.