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Singer Wu Szu-hsien reunites with godmother after 18 years, reveals emotional struggles

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Wu Szu-hsien (Xiao Le) held a concert in Taipei, performing 24 songs and featuring guest artist KIRE.
  • Wu revealed that the song "Love Goes On" was written for his godmother, who helped him after his parents' divorce when he was young.
  • He reconnected with his godparents after 18 years, emphasizing the importance of cherishing the present moment.

Singer Wu Szu-hsien, also known as Xiao Le, captivated a thousand fans at his "Still You Beyond You" live concert in Taipei's Legacy TERA venue. He delivered a dynamic performance, showcasing 24 songs that ranged from dance numbers to classic love ballads, and even included fan interaction segments.

I think it took me 18 years to heal myself and reconcile with myself.

— Wu Szu-hsienReflecting on the emotional journey after reconnecting with his godmother.

Wu opened the show with high energy, appearing on stage with reggae dreadlocks and a striking red coat, reminiscent of a "Dragon Warrior." He launched into three consecutive dance tracks, shedding his coat during the second song to reveal a form-fitting, sensual silk outfit. His intimate performance with a female dancer ignited the crowd, demonstrating a new level of stage presence, choreography, and visual appeal.

Later in the concert, Wu shared a more personal side, dedicating the song "Love Goes On" to his godmother. He explained that after his parents divorced when he was in second grade, his godmother, who was also an after-school tutor, provided him with a stable home. Despite receiving care and love from her family, the experience of leaving his biological family left him with emotional scars.

Life is unpredictable, and I fear that by the time I'm finally ready to look back, it might be too late.

— Wu Szu-hsienExpressing his current mindset about cherishing the present moment.

Wu admitted that he avoided seeing his godmother for 18 years, only reconnecting with her and his godfather after turning 30. He expressed that it took him 18 years to heal and reconcile with himself. He also reflected on the unpredictability of life, fearing that he might not be ready to reconnect when the opportunity arose, which reinforced his commitment to cherishing the present.

What do you all think this place is? A host club?

— KIREPlayfully questioning the audience's expectations during his guest performance.

Another highlight of the evening was the appearance of "flirtatious heartthrob" KIRE as a guest performer. Wu playfully urged KIRE to remove his jacket for the fans, joking that he himself was not responsible for the revealing performances that night. KIRE humorously questioned if the venue was a "host club," to which Wu quickly responded, "Host is me!" He also shared that he had asked KIRE for advice on playing "number games" during his recent role in the drama "Male Mansion," drawing laughter from the audience.

Host is me!

— Wu Szu-hsienResponding humorously to KIRE's comment about a host club.
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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.

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