Fire EX. Vocalist Sam Yang Overcomes Low Point Due to Father's Hospitalization, Prays to Mazu for Dream Fulfillment
Sam Yang, vocalist of Taiwanese rock band Fire EX., announced their first solo concert at Taipei Arena after overcoming a personal low point caused by his father's three-month hospitalization. He credits prayers to Miaoli Shanbian Mazu for his father's recovery and his renewed strength.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hsin-yu, Taipei, 21st) Fire EX. band, after 26 years since its formation, will hold its first solo concert at the Taipei Arena. Vocalist Sam Yang revealed in an interview that he fell into a low point last June due to his father's sudden three-month hospitalization, but things started to improve after he prayed to Miaoli Shanbian Mazu last year, and he plans to return to give thanks.
Fire EX. will hold the "ON FIRE DAY" concerts on July 18th and 19th at the Taipei Arena. During an interview yesterday about their recent situation, Sam Yang admitted that he experienced a personal low point last year because his father started having severe headaches in June and rapidly lost weight. After examination, it was found to be a pituitary bacterial infection. Although conscious, he was mostly in a coma. In addition to active treatment, Sam Yang also went to Shanbian Mazu Temple to pray for blessings, and his father has since recovered.
Sam Yang stated that his father's hospitalization caused him significant financial pressure, costing an average of NT$6,000 per day. During the three months of hospitalization, he felt immense pressure.
He laughed and said that he always kept Mazu's blessings in his heart. At that time, he participated in an event through artist Wang Cai-hua and was asked if he would have the opportunity to help write a song. "If I can do anything for you (the deity), I will dedicate myself to you." He revealed that the invitation to write a song was in December last year and preparations have not yet begun. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150421
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hsin-yu, Taipei, 21st) Fire EX. band, after 26 years since its formation, will hold its first solo concert at the Taipei Arena. Vocalist Sam Yang revealed in an interview that he fell into a low point last June due to his father's sudden three-month hospitalization, but things started to improve after he prayed to Miaoli Shanbian Mazu last year, and he plans to return to give thanks.
Fire EX. will hold the "ON FIRE DAY" concerts on July 18th and 19th at the Taipei Arena. During an interview yesterday about their recent situation, Sam Yang admitted that he experienced a personal low point last year because his father started having severe headaches in June and rapidly lost weight. After examination, it was found to be a pituitary bacterial infection. Although conscious, he was mostly in a coma. In addition to active treatment, Sam Yang also went to Shanbian Mazu Temple to pray for blessings, and his father has since recovered.
Sam Yang stated that his father's hospitalization caused him significant financial pressure, costing an average of NT$6,000 per day. During the three months of hospitalization, he felt immense pressure.
He laughed and said that he always kept Mazu's blessings in his heart. At that time, he participated in an event through artist Wang Cai-hua and was asked if he would have the opportunity to help write a song. "If I can do anything for you (the deity), I will dedicate myself to you." He revealed that the invitation to write a song was in December last year and preparations have not yet begun. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150421
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