Typhoon Can't Stop 9,000 Fans From Seeing natori in Taipei; Singer Declares 'I Love Taipei, See You Next Time!'
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Japanese singer natori held two concerts in Taipei, attracting 9,000 fans despite a typhoon.
- Fans showed strong support through merchandise sales, custom goods, and cosplay, highlighting natori's rising popularity in Taiwan.
- natori expressed deep affection for Taipei and its fans, promising to return after a successful Asian tour.
Despite the arrival of Typhoon Bailu, Japanese singer natori's concerts in Taipei were a resounding success, drawing 9,000 fans over two days to the Taipei Music Center. The "Z-generation hitmaker" captivated the audience with his unique emotional delivery and powerful performances of songs like "EAT," "Eureka," and "Serenade," the ending theme for the third season of "Oshi no Ko."
Fans demonstrated their fervent support, with official merchandise selling out and many attendees creating their own custom goods. A significant number of fans even braved the typhoon, dressing up in outfits inspired by natori's illustrations, underscoring his growing popularity in Taiwan. The singer engaged with the crowd using a mix of Japanese and English, encouraging them to sing along and amplify the energy.
natori shared his heartfelt gratitude for the warm reception in Asia, stating, "Seeing everyone feels really good! I missed you all, I love Taipei! I super love you guys!" He recalled that Taipei was the first stop on his Asian tour and felt deeply supported by the fans. He promised an energetic show, filled with "Very Very Super Dancing" and "Very Very Super Jumping," and expressed his desire to reciprocate the immense support he received.
The concert culminated with natori performing his hit song "Overdose" and "Absolute Zero" from "WIND BREAKER." As the final note faded, he enthusiastically declared, "I Love You Taipei, we'll see you next time!" concluding his two-day Taipei engagement on a high note.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.