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Golden Melody Awards: A-Lin opens with stunning performance atop giant python

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A-Lin hosted and opened the 37th Golden Melody Awards with a performance featuring a giant python prop.
  • Her opening act, a rendition of Jolin Tsai's "Pleasure," surprised the audience with its dramatic staging.
  • A humorous exchange with co-performers Wang Hongen and Sangpuy about the python's size elicited laughter.

A-Lin kicked off the 37th Golden Melody Awards with a show-stopping performance, taking on hosting duties and delivering a powerful opening act that captivated the audience at the Taipei Arena.

As the host, A-Lin commanded the stage, beginning the ceremony with a rendition of Jolin Tsai's "Pleasure." Her performance was elevated by a dramatic visual spectacle: A-Lin stood atop a massive python prop, creating a striking and unforgettable image that became an instant highlight of the evening.

In the tribe, that could feed us for five days!

โ€” Wang Hongen and SangpuyPlayful remark made by Wang Hongen and Sangpuy upon seeing the giant python prop during A-Lin's performance.

The elaborate stage design, featuring the giant serpent, was met with awe. Following her performance, A-Lin was joined by fellow artists Wang Hongen and Sangpuy. Upon seeing the colossal python prop, Wang Hongen and Sangpuy playfully quipped, "In the tribe, that could feed us for five days!" This humorous remark sent the audience into laughter, injecting a lighthearted moment into the ceremony.

A-Lin also playfully challenged the notion that she couldn't handle a dance-heavy performance, joking with Wang Hongen that the python was an endangered species, which even amused Jolin Tsai. This year marked A-Lin's first time hosting the Golden Melody Awards, showcasing not only her hosting skills but also her vocal prowess and stage presence through the elaborate opening performance. The combination of the giant python stage and the witty interaction among the artists quickly made the opening the most talked-about segment of the night.

What, I can't sing and dance?

โ€” A-LinA-Lin's playful retort regarding her performance capabilities.
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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.