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Singer Lin Jie-hsin embraces self-love on new album

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • Singer Lin Jie-hsin has released her new album "Eternal Youthful Girls," featuring a collaboration with Lu Yun on the title track "To-Do List."
  • The song "To-Do List" began as a simple vocalization by Lin, which Lu Yun incorporated into the lyrics, creating a unique and playful element.
  • The album's theme centers on self-love and respecting one's own desires, a concept Lin has been actively practicing by prioritizing her own needs and expressing her true thoughts.

Taiwanese singer Lin Jie-hsin has unveiled her latest album, "Eternal Youthful Girls," a project that delves into themes of self-acceptance and personal growth, featuring a notable collaboration with artist Lu Yun.

The album's lead single, "To-Do List," showcases a unique creative process. Initially, Lin Jie-hsin presented Lu Yun with a demo featuring a simple vocalization of numbers, "12345678," repeated throughout the song. This unconventional approach initially surprised Lu Yun, who humorously questioned, "What is this?" However, upon further listening, he found it intriguing and decided to retain the numerical humming in the final lyrics, adding a distinctive playful element to the track.

What is this?

— Lu YunReacting to Lin Jie-hsin's initial demo for the song 'To-Do List'.

While "To-Do List" might sound like a typical romantic duet, Lin Jie-hsin reveals it's actually a love song dedicated to herself. She emphasizes that true self-love isn't about material indulgence but about respecting her own intentions and desires. "Is this really what I want to do?" she asks herself before making decisions or taking action. This introspection marks a shift from her past tendency to alter her choices based on external expectations.

Is this really what I want to do?

— Lin Jie-hsinDescribing her new approach to decision-making, prioritizing her own desires.

Lin Jie-hsin also speaks about shedding her "idol baggage," a term she uses to describe her past desire to maintain a flawless image. She admits that negative comments about her work, appearance, or personal labels used to deeply affect her, causing hurt, anger, and self-doubt. "Those comments or slanders would linger in my mind for a long time," she shared, "making me repeatedly question if I was good enough or if I had made a mistake."

The album title, "Eternal Youthful Girls," reflects her evolving understanding of growth. She believes it doesn't refer to a specific age but rather to an enduring inner self that exists within everyone. Through this album, Lin Jie-hsin encourages listeners to embrace their authentic selves and prioritize their own well-being.

Those comments or slanders would linger in my mind for a long time, making me repeatedly question if I was good enough or if I had made a mistake.

— Lin Jie-hsinReflecting on the impact of negative feedback on her self-perception.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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