Mayday returns to Kaohsiung for 'thank you' fan event, reflects on journey to Taipei Arena

Rock band Mayday returned to their hometown of Kaohsiung for their first "thank you" fan event, a "thank you signing session," which saw hundreds of fans gather at the Pier-2 Art Center's Coral Horizon. The band members, dressed in red "thank you" vests, arrived by yacht, creating a dramatic entrance that evoked a sense of idol status.

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From the first song onwards, it felt like stepping into a time machine, because songs like 'Let's Go' were written when I was 16, and now I'm 41.

During the event, Mayday performed several of their popular songs, including "Let's Go" and "Standing Here," immediately energizing the crowd. Lead singer Ashin, now 41, reflected on the band's journey, noting that "Let's Go" was written when he was 16. He expressed surprise and gratitude that their upcoming Taipei Arena concert tickets sold out so quickly, emphasizing the significance of returning to their roots in Kaohsiung to share their success with local fans.

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It feels so comfortable to be an idol again! We even got to arrive by boat!

Drummer Tsao Yu-chen jokingly remarked on the "idol" feeling of the event, enjoying the special treatment like arriving by boat. Guitarist Monter, meanwhile, playfully thanked fans in Korean, "Kamsahamnida." When fans urged the band to add a Kaohsiung stop to their tour, the members humorously responded that they would need to "research" the venue first, as they had never performed there before.

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We haven't used that venue before, let's research it first!

With their Taipei Arena concert just about a month away, Ashin was asked about his preparations. He quipped that while he has been exercising, he hasn't stopped drinking. He also shared a humorous anecdote about colleagues trying to persuade the band to undergo cosmetic procedures, admitting they didn't understand the proposed treatments.

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I've been exercising, but I haven't stopped drinking!