Golden Melody Nominations Change Lives: Singers Zeng Weizhong and Chen Yiting Share Their Growth Journey
Singers Zeng Weizhong and Chen Yiting, both debuted from singing talent shows, were nominated for the Golden Melody Awards this year. Zeng's song 'Bi Xun' became a hit, increasing his monthly commercial performances from 2-3 to nearly 30, earning about NT$5 million over 3 years, allowing him to finally support his family. Chen Yiting, nominated for the first time with her album 'Thirty Something,' turned her life's lows into creative fuel, singing about the authentic feelings of women in their thirties.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Hong Sujin, Taipei, 10th) Singers Zeng Weizhong and Chen Yiting both debuted from the singing talent show 'Tomorrow Star' and were nominated for the Golden Melody Awards this year. Zeng admitted that the workload increased after the nomination, and he is finally able to give back to his family; Chen said that through music, she overcame her low points and finally began to understand herself.
Zeng Weizhong and Chen Yiting, who rose to fame from the singing competition 'Tomorrow Star,' were both nominated for the Golden Melody Awards this year. The two held a media event today. Zeng Weizhong, nominated for the second time for Best Taiwanese Male Singer at the Golden Melody Awards, said in an interview that it took 10 years for his song 'Bi Xun' to become a viral hit, and he is grateful that the Golden Melody nomination increased his exposure.
Zeng Weizhong said that the song 'Bi Xun' brought many changes. Originally, he might have had 2 to 3 commercial performance invitations per month, but after the song became a hit, he could perform nearly 30 times a month. Over the past three years, this has brought in nearly NT$5 million in income. With the increased income, he has finally been able to give back to his family. Regarding his outfit for the Golden Melody ceremony, Zeng said, 'This year, I will have two different sets of clothing for the red carpet and the indoor event, and I am discussing with the designer to incorporate indigenous elements into the clothing.'
Chen Yiting, who has been in the industry for 14 years, was nominated for the first time for Best Taiwanese Female Singer at the Golden Melody Awards for her 11th album 'Thirty Something.' During the preparation of this album, she faced the death of a relative, her father's illness, and her own emotional trauma. She turned these life lows into nourishment and incorporated them all into this work.
Chen Yiting said that the album takes female growth as its theme. It is not just a marker of age but a symbol of a life state. It describes the process of a woman gradually learning to reconcile with herself after passing through youth and experiencing pain. She sings about 'the real feeling of a woman in her thirties; the real core is not age, but finally beginning to understand oneself.' (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150610
Zeng Weizhong and Chen Yiting, who rose to fame from the singing competition 'Tomorrow Star,' were both nominated for the Golden Melody Awards this year. The two held a media event today. Zeng Weizhong, nominated for the second time for Best Taiwanese Male Singer at the Golden Melody Awards, said in an interview that it took 10 years for his song 'Bi Xun' to become a viral hit, and he is grateful that the Golden Melody nomination increased his exposure.
Zeng Weizhong said that the song 'Bi Xun' brought many changes. Originally, he might have had 2 to 3 commercial performance invitations per month, but after the song became a hit, he could perform nearly 30 times a month. Over the past three years, this has brought in nearly NT$5 million in income. With the increased income, he has finally been able to give back to his family. Regarding his outfit for the Golden Melody ceremony, Zeng said, 'This year, I will have two different sets of clothing for the red carpet and the indoor event, and I am discussing with the designer to incorporate indigenous elements into the clothing.'
Chen Yiting, who has been in the industry for 14 years, was nominated for the first time for Best Taiwanese Female Singer at the Golden Melody Awards for her 11th album 'Thirty Something.' During the preparation of this album, she faced the death of a relative, her father's illness, and her own emotional trauma. She turned these life lows into nourishment and incorporated them all into this work.
Chen Yiting said that the album takes female growth as its theme. It is not just a marker of age but a symbol of a life state. It describes the process of a woman gradually learning to reconcile with herself after passing through youth and experiencing pain. She sings about 'the real feeling of a woman in her thirties; the real core is not age, but finally beginning to understand oneself.' (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150610
FAQ
Why was Zeng Weizhong nominated for the Golden Melody Awards?
He was nominated for Best Taiwanese Male Singer for the second time due to the hit song 'Bi Xun' and his vocal ability.
What is the theme of Chen Yiting's album 'Thirty Something'?
The album focuses on female growth, depicting the pain and self-acceptance process of women in their thirties.
How did Zeng Weizhong's income change?
After 'Bi Xun' became a hit, his monthly commercial performances increased from 2-3 to nearly 30, earning him about NT$5 million in 3 years.