Jolin Tsai wins Golden Melody Award again, overcoming past criticism

Jolin Tsai, affectionately known as Jolin, has once again claimed the prestigious title of Best Mandarin Female Singer at the 37th Golden Melody Awards, marking her second win in this category. Her album 'Ugly Beauty' also garnered awards for Album of the Year and Best Mandarin Album, solidifying her status as a dominant force in the Mandopop scene.

This triumphant moment stands in stark contrast to a controversial period early in her career. In 2001, Tsai was infamously included in a "Top 10 Bad Singers" list compiled by musician Chen Shan-ni and producer Jonathan Lee. Chen Shan-ni had then commented that Tsai was a "typical example" of a singer with a good voice who couldn't produce good records, a critique that sparked considerable debate at the time and became a defining controversy in Tsai's early career.

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If you have to say 'a good voice doesn't necessarily make a good singer or produce good records,' Jolin Tsai is a typical example.

Eighteen years later, at the 30th Golden Melody Awards, Tsai received seven nominations for her album 'Ugly Beauty'. Chen Shan-ni, who served as the chairperson of the jury for that year's awards, was asked about the past "Top 10 Bad Singers" incident. Chen Shan-ni responded by urging the media not to create further conflict, stating that the album was "really well made" and offering her sincere congratulations to Tsai.

Tsai's journey from facing such harsh criticism to achieving widespread professional recognition is a testament to her resilience and artistic growth. Her consistent delivery of acclaimed work has allowed her to silence doubters and carve out her own path to becoming a celebrated queen of Mandopop. She has consistently chosen to let her music speak for itself, responding to external scrutiny with artistic output and earning her place as a respected figure in the music industry.

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Please don't over-explain this matter, media, don't create more conflict. I think this album was really well made, and I truly congratulate her.