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WeiBird advances in 'Singer 2026' after singing friend's mother's song; 21-years-younger boyfriend shows support

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese singer WeiBird advanced to the next round of the singing competition "Singer 2026" after performing a song by Faye Wong.
  • Her boyfriend, Ian, who is 21 years her junior, publicly supported her advancement on social media.
  • WeiBird's performance of Faye Wong's song also sparked interest due to her friendship with Faye Wong's daughter, Dou Jingtong.

Taiwanese singer WeiBird has advanced in the "Singer 2026" competition, securing her spot with a performance of Faye Wong's song "Wings of Light." The 43-year-old artist garnered 34.66% of the votes in the breakthrough round, surpassing competitors like Liu Xijun and Eric Chou.

I've made myself proud!

— WeiBirdWeiBird shared this sentiment on social media after advancing in the competition, indicating a sense of accomplishment.

Her success was met with enthusiastic support from her boyfriend, Ian, who is 21 years her junior. He posted a simple "1!" on social media, which WeiBird acknowledged with a like. Despite public scrutiny over their age difference since their relationship became known last year, the couple continues to display their affection online.

1!

— IanWeiBird's younger boyfriend publicly supported her advancement on social media.

WeiBird's choice to sing a Faye Wong classic also drew attention due to her close friendship with Faye Wong's daughter, Dou Jingtong, who is also a contestant on "Singer 2026." When asked about potentially singing her mother's songs, Dou Jingtong humorously mimicked internet personality Papi Jiang, exclaiming, "OMG! You scared me!" This interaction quickly became a trending topic online.

OMG! You scared me!

— Dou JingtongDou Jingtong humorously responded when asked if she would sing her mother Faye Wong's songs on the show.
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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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