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Yu Hong-ming's daughter says breakup was best decision, prepares for solo concert

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Yu Hong-ming's daughter, Yu Yu-tong, stated she does not regret her breakup with a doctor heir and considers it her best decision in recent years.
  • Yu Yu-tong is preparing for her first solo concert in Taipei, with her father Yu Hong-ming set to appear as a guest performer.
  • Despite initial discouragement from her father, Yu Yu-tong is pursuing her music career, drawing on her UCLA education and overcoming online criticism about her appearance and background.

Yu Yu-tong, the daughter of renowned singer Yu Hong-ming, has declared that she has no regrets about her past relationship with a doctor heir, calling the breakup "the best decision" she has made in recent years. Currently single, she expressed no desire to reconcile with her ex-partner, who has reportedly moved on to a new relationship.

This is the best decision I've made in recent years.

โ€” Yu Yu-tongReferring to her breakup with her ex-boyfriend.

Yu Yu-tong is gearing up for her debut solo concert, titled "Genius on the Left, Madman on the Right," scheduled to take place in Taipei this Friday. Her father, Yu Hong-ming, will join her on stage as a special guest, marking a significant moment for the father-daughter duo. This upcoming performance follows her debut over a year ago, and she humorously recalled her father's initial lack of encouragement, even telling her that "it's not just you who enjoys singing; nobody listens to your songs."

It's not just you who enjoys singing; nobody listens to your songs.

โ€” Yu Hong-mingRecounting her father's initial reaction to her music career aspirations.

Despite the initial skepticism from her father and facing public scrutiny as a "second-generation star," Yu Yu-tong is determined to forge her own path in the music industry. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and later pursued postgraduate studies at National Taiwan University. However, her passion for music ultimately led her to pursue a singing career. She remains unfazed by negative online comments, including remarks about her appearance, choosing instead to focus on her performances and connect with her audience.

No matter what you do, someone will criticize you. You didn't study well, didn't study mathematics, and yet you became an entertainer!

โ€” Yu Yu-tongResponding to online criticism about her career choice.
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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.