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Nick Chou, nominated for Golden Melody Awards, says he's not afraid of being called a 'mama's boy'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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Interview Named sources Context piece
  • Singer Nick Chou was nominated for two Golden Melody Awards for his album "LOVE RAGE HOPE."
  • Chou expressed deep affection for his mother, singer Billie, sharing that they live together and he has tattooed lyrics related to her on his arm.
  • He dismissed being called a "mama's boy," stating that living with his mother is precious and that he has made sacrifices to prioritize family.

Singer Nick Chou (Zhou Yuhan) has earned two Golden Melody Award nominations, including Best Mandarin Male Singer, for his rock concept album "LOVE RAGE HOPE." The news deeply moved his mother, singer Billie, who was visibly emotional upon hearing of the nominations, while Chou himself remained calm.

Thank you for my education, which makes me feel like a super loving person.

โ€” Nick ChouExpressing gratitude for his upbringing and its influence on his personality.

Chou, who has been in the music industry for 15 years, credits his mother as his most significant influence. The mother and son have lived together for years, and Chou expressed gratitude for his upbringing, which he feels has made him a "super loving person." He has even gotten tattoos on his arm featuring lyrics and phrases related to his mother, such as "Like mother, like son," reflecting their close bond and his deep appreciation for their shared experiences.

There are only the two of us in our family. How many more years can I live with her? Honestly, ten, twenty, thirty years, time passes quickly.

โ€” Nick ChouReflecting on the limited time he has with his mother.

Despite living under the same roof, Chou acknowledged that conflicts are inevitable due to their strong personalities and artistic temperaments. He described their relationship as sometimes challenging, especially with his mother having raised him single-handedly. However, the thought of moving out has never crossed his mind. "There are only the two of us in our family. How many more years can I live with her? Honestly, ten, twenty, thirty years, time passes quickly," he said.

Many people don't understand the situation. They don't consider how precious it is to be able to live with one's mother.

โ€” Nick ChouDefending his decision to live with his mother against criticism.

Chou firmly rejects the label "mama's boy," arguing that people often misunderstand the value of living with one's mother. He highlighted his role in supporting his mother through a past battle with cancer, which has further solidified his commitment to family. "This is another side of me. I place the position of family very importantly, of course, I also have to make many sacrifices," he stated. He views his mother as his "life partner" and cherishes every moment spent with family, emphasizing that this priority has led him to make significant personal sacrifices.

This is another side of me. I place the position of family very importantly, of course, I also have to make many sacrifices.

โ€” Nick ChouExplaining his priorities and the sacrifices he makes for his family.
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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.