Tattooed Idol Sings Love Songs: Producer Predicts Success
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- "VPOP ASIA," a new virtual idol selection show hosted by Lulu Huang, features a panel of renowned music producers as judges.
- In the latest episode, contestants reinterpreted 15 classic Chinese songs with new arrangements, impressing the judges.
- One contestant's performance, particularly Wang Taiji's rendition of a love song despite his tattooed appearance, garnered significant praise for his potential to become a star.
The new virtual idol selection program "VPOP ASIA," hosted by Lulu Huang, is set to air its fifth episode, featuring a distinguished panel of music producers including Razor Chiang, Chen Hsin-han, and Bai An. This esteemed group joins the ranks of previous judges like Chi Siu, Dizzy Dizzo (Tanya Chua), and Leo Wang, forming a formidable jury for the aspiring virtual idols.
Who can resist a man with full-sleeve tattoos singing love songs? Both Chen Hsin-han and I immediately felt it โ this one will be a hit.
In this upcoming episode, all contestants will unite on stage to deliver fresh interpretations of 15 beloved Chinese classics. Songs such as "Crossing the Ocean to See You," "How to Say Love," "How Much I Envy You," and "Love, You Are Greater Than I Imagined" will be presented with new musical arrangements, a move that has already earned high praise from the judging panel, with one commenting, "Give the music director and arrangers a raise first."
One standout performance highlighted is BOBO's rendition of "One Night Stand," which showcased individual charisma and earned praise from Razor Chiang. He emphasized that beyond fluctuating single-episode performances, an idol's ability to be remembered by the audience and consistently display their character's charm is paramount to success.
I just want to see contestants like this who have audience appeal!
Wang Taiji's performance of the classic love song "How to Say Love" created a striking contrast between his deep vocal performance and his rugged, heavily tattooed appearance. This juxtaposition deeply impressed Razor Chiang and Chen Hsin-han, with Chiang exclaiming, "Who can resist a man with full-sleeve tattoos singing love songs? Both Chen Hsin-han and I immediately felt it โ this one will be a hit."
Give the music director and arrangers a raise first.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.