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Producer Sun Derong Witnesses "Destiny Is Fun" Revamp After Stroke Recovery

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Veteran producer "Sun Zong" Sun Derong made his first public appearance since suffering a stroke to witness the relaunch of the long-running Taiwanese numerology show "Destiny Is Fun."
  • The show has been revamped with a new hosting team, including "Xiao Lai" Lai Yan-ju and numerologist Tang Zhen-wei, and will incorporate outdoor segments.
  • Sun Derong expressed his support for the new generation of hosts and wished the program continued success, while also lamenting the current downturn in Taiwan's entertainment industry.

Veteran producer Sun Derong, widely known as "Sun Zong," recently made his first public appearance since suffering a stroke, coinciding with the premiere of a revamped episode of the popular Taiwanese numerology program, "Destiny Is Fun." The long-running show has undergone a significant transformation, introducing a new hosting lineup and incorporating outdoor segments into its format.

I never expected that my first time participating in a recording after a stroke would be on the first day of 'Destiny Is Fun's' revamp. It truly makes me feel honored.

โ€” Sun DerongExpressing his feelings about witnessing the show's relaunch after his recovery from a stroke.

Sun Derong, who was present at the studio taping, shared his feelings about witnessing the show's new beginning. He expressed his honor at being able to attend the first recording of the revamped "Destiny Is Fun" after his recovery. He conveyed his well wishes for the program's future development and voiced his strong support for the new generation of hosts, including "Xiao Lai" Lai Yan-ju and numerologist Tang Zhen-wei, who are taking the reins.

"I never expected that my first time participating in a recording after a stroke would be on the first day of 'Destiny Is Fun's' revamp. It truly makes me feel honored," Sun Derong stated. He added, "Seeing the next generation take over, I hope the show can continue to accompany viewers for a long time."

Seeing the next generation take over, I hope the show can continue to accompany viewers for a long time.

โ€” Sun DerongVoicing his support for the new hosts and wishing the program longevity.

Reflecting on the broader entertainment landscape, Sun Derong lamented the current state of Taiwan's entertainment industry, describing it as "depressed to the point of speechlessness." Despite these challenges, he expressed a hope that everyone can live safely and healthily. He extended his blessings to the show's new format and its hosts, wishing them enduring success.

It has already been depressed to the point of speechlessness.

โ€” Sun DerongDescribing the current state of Taiwan's entertainment industry.
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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.