Taiwanese Singer Wu Shen-mei Embraces New Sound, Launches New Social Media After Hack
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese singer Wu Shen-mei has released a new electronic dance track "Pai Pu A" and its music video, marking a departure from her previous style.
- The song's music video was featured on a large screen in Ximending, Taipei, attracting attention from passersby.
- Wu Shen-mei also announced the creation of a new Facebook page after her previous one was hacked and compromised.
Taiwanese singer Wu Shen-mei is making a bold statement with her latest release, "Pai Pu A," an electronic dance track that incorporates rap elements, a significant shift from her decade-long career. The music video for the song made a prominent appearance on a giant screen in Taipei's bustling Ximending district, drawing crowds and even catching the attention of foreign tourists who stopped to film it.
Initially finding the choreography challenging, Wu Shen-mei dedicated four hours daily to practice, overcoming what she described as "body coordination issues" to successfully film her first dance-focused music video. Her newfound confidence in her physical agility led her to joke that she could now participate in a three-legged race with her husband, Eric.
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This new single continues Wu Shen-mei's streak of success, achieving a "three consecutive championships" on radio charts within a year, following her previous hits "Wai Jia" and "Xin Luo Yu." She expressed gratitude to her fans for their unwavering support, viewing the championship success as a gift for herself and a reflection of the song's theme of mutual encouragement.
Adding to her recent challenges, Wu Shen-mei's official Facebook page, which boasted nearly 500,000 followers, was hacked. After legal attempts to resolve the issue with Meta proved unsuccessful, she has launched a new Facebook page. She promptly shared the "Pai Pu A" dance video on the new platform, encouraging fans to follow and engage.
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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.