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GMA Singer Yang Da-zheng Navigates Career vs. Family Dilemma, Once Considered Driving Uber in Kaohsiung

From Liberty Times · (10m ago) Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Fire Extinguisher vocalist Yang Da-zheng plays a construction worker in the Hakka TV drama "The Ancestors of the City."
  • Yang Da-zheng struggles with the distance between his work in Taipei and his children in Kaohsiung, sometimes considering quitting his career to be with them.
  • He ultimately chooses to balance his passion for work with family, accepting the current arrangement while prioritizing face-to-face interaction with his children.

Taiwanese rock band Fire Extinguisher's lead singer, Yang Da-zheng, is taking on a new role in the Hakka TV drama "The Ancestors of the City," portraying a construction worker named Bai Qing. In an interview with Liberty Times, Yang revealed the personal struggles he faces balancing his demanding career in Taipei with his family, who reside in Kaohsiung.

I love my children very much, but my work is too busy, and I haven't found a solution for this yet, though our relationship is still very close.

— Yang Da-zhengDiscussing the challenges of maintaining a relationship with his children due to his work schedule.

Yang expressed his deep love for his children, but admitted that the long-distance relationship, exacerbated by his busy work schedule, is a difficult challenge. He intentionally avoids relying on video calls, preferring face-to-face interactions to maintain a strong connection. This often leads him to rush back to Kaohsiung after work, catching the last high-speed train to surprise his children the next morning, a moment that brings him immense joy.

I don't like them playing with phones or 3C devices; I prefer face-to-face interaction.

— Yang Da-zhengExplaining his preference for direct interaction with his children over screen time.

The singer confessed that his children's tears when he leaves for work deeply affect him, and he sometimes experiences intense loneliness when he hasn't seen them for days. He even contemplated leaving his entertainment career to drive an Uber or work in a convenience store in Kaohsiung, purely to be present for his children's upbringing. However, he ultimately decided against it, recognizing that such a move would lead to internal conflict, as he thrives on challenges and learning.

I really want to be with my children, but I'm too busy with work. I haven't found a solution yet, but our relationship is still very close.

— Yang Da-zhengDescribing the emotional toll of long-distance parenting.

Ultimately, Yang has come to terms with his current situation, emphasizing the importance of his work and his inability to let it go. He stated that his children's lives are well-cared for and that he has accepted this balance. He also humorously commented on his suitability for roles portraying ordinary people or laborers, suggesting his looks are better suited for such characters than for idol dramas. He even expressed a desire to play a chef in the future, recalling simpler times in Kaohsiung when his days revolved around his children and household chores.

I considered giving up my performing career and returning to Kaohsiung to drive an Uber or work in a convenience store, just to be able to accompany my children as they grow up.

— Yang Da-zhengRevealing the extent of his desire to be present for his children's development.
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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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