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Typhoon Bailu approaches Taiwan, but singer yama moves fans with heartfelt performance

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Japanese singer yama performed at the "Central Music & Entertainment Festival 2026" in New Taipei City, Taiwan, despite Typhoon Bailu approaching.
  • The singer expressed gratitude and emotion as the audience sang along to her hit song "Haru wo Tsugeru."
  • yama thanked fans and promised to return to Taiwan.

Japanese singer yama captivated fans at the "Central Music & Entertainment Festival 2026" in New Taipei City, Taiwan, on Saturday. Her performance proceeded despite the looming threat of Typhoon Bailu, which brought strong winds and heavy rain to the area.

Everyone alright? Really okay? You are all so passionate! Actually, when we were rehearsing, I saw that huge dark cloud gradually approaching... accompanied by an unprecedented sound of rain, I was really worried if everyone could come safely. Seeing so many people gathered here today, I am truly grateful! I'm so happy!

— yamaThe singer expressed concern for her fans' safety and gratitude for their attendance despite the approaching typhoon.

yama expressed concern for her fans' safety, asking if they were alright and acknowledging their enthusiastic turnout despite the weather. "Seeing so many people gathered here today, I am truly grateful! I'm so happy!" she said from the stage. She opened the show with "Kumo," showcasing her powerful vocals, and later performed her representative work, "Haru wo Tsugeru."

During "Haru wo Tsugeru," the audience joined yama in a massive sing-along of the chorus. This moment deeply moved the singer, who recalled the song's release six or seven years prior. "When today's audience voices overlapped with mine, I was truly moved to the point of almost crying!" she shared. She added that she is currently in a period of personal change and feels fortunate to share her present self with her fans.

Remembering what it was like when this song was first released six or seven years ago, and then comparing it to everyone singing along with me today, when the voices overlapped, I was truly moved to the point of almost crying! I myself am currently in a process of constant change. Being able to let everyone see 'the current me' makes me feel incredibly happy.

— yamaThe singer reflected on the emotional impact of the audience singing along to her hit song 'Haru wo Tsugeru.'

yama concluded her set by thanking the audience in Mandarin, "Thank you! I will definitely come back, please wait for me!" Her unique blend of mystery and energetic stage presence has earned her a significant following, with her music consistently resonating with millions of fans.

Thank you! I will definitely come back, please wait for me!

— yamaThe singer thanked the audience in Mandarin and promised a return to Taiwan.
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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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