Producer apologizes to creditors on behalf of late singer Chen Ying-chieh

Following the passing of Taiwanese singer Chen Ying-chieh at age 72, music producer Hsu Chang-te has unveiled significant plans to honor her memory and address her legacy. Hsu had initially planned a "creative memorial service" on August 28, but canceled it due to scheduling conflicts with the family's official funeral and public questioning.

Now, Hsu has detailed the "three true key points" behind the canceled event. The first is to continue Chen's final musical wish: commissioning 13 new songs from talented composers for veteran artists. "Senior singers don't need charity, but the chance to realize another dream," Hsu stated, noting the excitement of the artists contacted. This project is slated for official announcement in September.

The second point involves young individuals who previously received financial aid from Chen. They are set to pursue social work degrees and embark on a decade-long series of lectures and podcasts sharing their stories of striving against complacency. The third and most prominent point, Hsu admitted, is to "apologize on behalf of Chen to those to whom she owed money." He recalled a past incident where a creditor angrily messaged him about a loan receipt, expressing deep pain over shattered trust.

Hsu conveyed a promise made then: if Chen couldn't repay in this life, perhaps in the next. He questioned if her remaining value could be used to give back to society in her name. The 13 new songs project is intended to serve this purpose. Hsu is reaching out to Chen's creditors privately, inviting them to collaborate on a meaningful endeavor. He emphasized that this expression of gratitude and apology represents Chen's deepest unfulfilled wish, acknowledging the profound regret and inability to settle debts in this lifetime.