Hong Jung-hong's Concert Features Confucius Descendant as Guest Amid Marriage Rumors

Taiwanese singer Hong Jung-hong kicked off his two-day "Old Love Never Dies" concert series at the Taipei International Convention Center. Amidst persistent rumors of marital discord with his younger wife, Chang Ching-yun, Hong surprised audiences by inviting Meng Qing'er, a 73rd-generation descendant of Confucius, as his guest performer. This marks the second time the two artists have shared the stage, with their previous collaboration occurring four years ago at Hong's Taipei Arena concert.

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I will hold it for a long time! It's okay if you sneak a breath.

Meng Qing'er shared photos from their rehearsal on Facebook, recalling Hong's specific instructions for their duet of "Melancholy Peony." He playfully told her to hold the final note until the music ended, joking that she could even sneak a breath. Meng Qing'er responded with a laugh, challenging him to see if she could manage without a breath, "betting her singer's dignity."

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Betting my singer's dignity, do you think I can sneak a breath?

Beyond her guest performance, Meng Qing'er also penned a song for the veteran singer last year. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude for Hong's continued support of emerging artists, noting her own growth and maturity in the music industry.

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Thank you, Brother Hong, for always supporting junior artists. I also see myself slowly maturing through the passage of time.