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Taiwanese Singer Zeng Weizhong Nominated for Golden Melody Award, Reveals "Bi Xun" Success

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese singer Zeng Weizhong, known for his hit song "Bi Xun," was nominated for a Golden Melody Award for Best Taiwanese Male Singer for his album "Man Man."
  • He expressed emotional gratitude for the nomination, which came after 12 years in the industry, and noted the global popularity of "Bi Xun," with covers by international netizens.
  • Zeng revealed that "Bi Xun" led to a surge in performances, earning him over NT$5 million (approximately $155,000 USD) in accumulated revenue, though he downplayed expectations of extravagant earnings.

Taiwanese Hokkien singer Zeng Weizhong, who gained significant fame with his viral hit "Bi Xun," has earned a second nomination for Best Taiwanese Male Singer at the Golden Melody Awards for his latest album, "Man Man." The nomination marks a significant milestone in his 12-year career.

Zeng described an emotional moment upon hearing the news, rushing into a clothing store's fitting room to cry tears of joy. He expressed relief and gratitude that his years of hard work have been recognized by the prestigious music award. The singer also noted the unexpected international reach of "Bi Xun," which initially gained traction on Douyin and has since been covered by netizens in Japan, South Korea, and the United States.

I was shopping when I found out about the nomination, and I rushed into the fitting room of a clothing store and cried. I am gratified that after many years of hard work, I have finally received Golden Melody Award recognition again.

— Zeng WeizhongZeng Weizhong's reaction to his Golden Melody Award nomination.

Reflecting on the impact of "Bi Xun," Zeng shared that during his busiest period, he performed in up to 20 shows per month. While he stated that his income isn't as astronomical as some might imagine, the accumulated revenue from his performances has surpassed NT$5 million (approximately $155,000 USD).

Regarding his nominated album, "Man Man," Zeng described himself as a "clumsy but always forward-moving musician," embodying the album's title. He believes his decade-long journey has proven that Hokkien is not just a language but a powerful medium for conveying life's emotions and stories. He also shared a lighthearted anecdote about praying at the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok for the nomination, humorously vowing not to make his mother dance for the Buddha if he wins, fearing it might anger the deity.

I prayed that I could be nominated for a Golden Melody Award. My mother even said that if I really won, she would dance for the Buddha. I quickly stopped her, laughing, 'I'm afraid the Buddha might get angry!'

— Zeng WeizhongZeng Weizhong's anecdote about praying at the Erawan Shrine.
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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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