Eric Chou responds to being called 'famous songs, unknown artist'

Taiwanese singer Eric Chou has directly addressed the persistent label of "famous songs, unknown artist" during his participation in the show "Singer 2026." Chou, who secured sixth place in the first episode with his representative work "The Love That Will Never Be Lost," shared his candid thoughts on the perception.

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I want my fame to come from my music. Initially, when people said my songs were famous but I wasn't, I didn't get angry because that's what I wanted.

Reflecting on his songwriting journey since age 12, Chou has penned over 100 songs. He expressed satisfaction that his dream of seeing his music achieve widespread recognition has been realized. While acknowledging that many artists gain fame through such shows, Chou believes his own recognition comes through his music.

"I want my fame to come from my music. Initially, when people said my songs were famous but I wasn't, I didn't get angry because that's what I wanted," Chou stated. When asked about his goals for participating in the show, he humorously replied, "Just to let people see my face more often!" He admitted to rarely appearing on television, joking, "People don't see my face much, they don't know I'm this handsome."

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Just to let people see my face more often!

Adding to his recent successes, "The Love That Will Never Be Lost" has now surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, marking it as his fifth music video to reach this milestone. This achievement solidifies his status as a prominent figure in Mandopop, further elevating his reputation as the "King of Love Songs."

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People don't see my face much, they don't know I'm this handsome.