DistantNews
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan /Culture & Society

Taiwanese Star Wang Chun-hao Tears Up Recalling Grandmother's Recognition at Birthday Fan Event

From Liberty Times · (48m ago) Chinese Positive tone

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Taiwanese-Japanese boy group BUGVEL member Wang Chun-hao held a birthday and new song release event in Taipei.
  • He performed his new single "Heaven Don't Have You" and a re-arranged original song dedicated to his grandmother and late pet rabbit.
  • Wang became emotional recalling his grandmother's struggle with dementia and a moment when she briefly recognized him.

Taiwanese artist Wang Chun-hao, a member of the Japanese boy group BUGVEL, recently held a heartfelt fan event in Taipei to celebrate his 26th birthday and launch his new single, "Heaven Don't Have You." The event, as detailed by Liberty Times, was a significant moment for Wang, who shared deeply personal aspects of his life with his fans. The performance of his new song, which features a challenging vocal range, was met with enthusiastic support from the audience, who sang along, easing his performance anxiety. More profoundly, Wang dedicated a re-arranged original composition, "AISHITERU," to his late grandmother and pet rabbit. The song's creation was inspired by a touching moment when his grandmother, who suffered from dementia, briefly recognized him in a video. This poignant memory brought Wang to tears, highlighting the deep emotional connection he shares with his family and the enduring impact of his grandmother's memory. The event showcased not only his musical talent but also his vulnerability and the strong bond he maintains with his Taiwanese fans, who gathered to support him. For fans and the local Taiwanese entertainment scene, Wang's event represents a celebration of homegrown talent achieving success on an international stage, while remaining deeply connected to his roots and personal history.

DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.