Fei Yu-ching's junior reveals lucrative 1980s earnings from construction site shows

Yao Yuanyuan, a Taiwanese idol singer famous in the 1980s for her hit song "The Girl Who Sells Flowers," has shared insights into her past career. She revealed that during her performing days, a significant portion of her income came from shows in Southeast Asia and performances at construction sites.

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Performances in Southeast Asia for three months could yield earnings between NT$200,000 and NT$300,000.

Recounting her experiences, Yao Yuanyuan mentioned that performing in Southeast Asia for three months could yield earnings between NT$200,000 and NT$300,000. Appearances on television shows for promotional purposes brought in NT$1,000 to NT$2,000 per segment. As a junior to the renowned singer Fei Yu-ching, she also had opportunities for "construction site shows," which were quite profitable, earning NT$10,000 to NT$20,000 per performance, often with multiple shows in a single day.

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Each show was about NT$10,000 to NT$20,000, and I could do several in a day.

Additionally, performing for military troops was another source of income. These shows, spread across the country from north to south, could earn NT$2,000 per day, with accommodation and meals provided. Yao Yuanyuan described these as good business opportunities, highlighting the varied income streams available to artists in that era.

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Performing for military troops could earn NT$2,000 a day, and I didn't have to worry about food or lodging.