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Fire EX. announces Kaohsiung Arena concert, plans new US-recorded album

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese rock band Fire EX. announced a concert in Kaohsiung Arena on December 12, following their successful Taipei Arena shows.
  • The band celebrated their 26-year history during their Taipei Arena performances.
  • They also revealed plans to record a new album in the United States and release it next year.

Following the enthusiastic reception of their "2026 ON FIRE DAY" concerts at the Taipei Arena, Taiwanese rock band Fire EX. has announced an additional show in Kaohsiung. The band will perform at the Kaohsiung Arena on December 12, extending their celebration of 26 years in music.

It's okay if you can't get enough of singing at the Little Arena, Kaohsiung will always welcome you for an encore.

— Chen Chi-maiKaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai's message to the band Fire EX., conveyed via a flower basket.

The Taipei Arena performances, which concluded on [Date of Article], saw the band delving into their extensive discography, performing songs that chronicle their journey since 1999. Lead singer Yang Ta-cheng expressed deep gratitude to their fans, known as "fire seeds," for their unwavering support, which led to a one-minute sell-out for the Taipei shows.

Yang reflected on the band's growth, from playing to fewer than 50 people two decades ago to headlining the prestigious Taipei Arena. He emphasized that their goal is not just larger venues but sustained support for independent music. He also touched upon the band's decision to establish their own company, Fire Music, 11 years ago, citing challenges within the Taiwanese entertainment industry related to ideology and development.

Today marks the second day of the '2026 ON FIRE DAY Fire EX. Taipei Arena Concert'.

— ReporterDescribing the event where the band performed.

"National identity and independent identity are not choices; they shouldn't be a multiple-choice question," Yang stated, reaffirming his commitment to being Taiwanese first and a band frontman second. He highlighted that Fire EX. has always sung about these themes, even before gaining widespread recognition.

Tonight we will sing through our 26-year story from the beginning. Let's back to 1999.

— Yang Ta-chengLead singer Yang Ta-cheng addressing the audience during the Taipei Arena concert.

Looking ahead, Fire EX. announced they will travel to the United States on August 15 to record their new album, slated for release next year. This marks a significant step in their ongoing creative journey, promising new music for their dedicated fanbase.

National identity and independent identity are not choices; they shouldn't be a multiple-choice question.

— Yang Ta-chengLead singer Yang Ta-cheng discussing the band's commitment to their Taiwanese identity.
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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.

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