Pride of Taiwan: Husband-and-Wife Acrobatic Fire Dancers Earn Golden Buzzer to Britain's Got Talent Finals

Taiwanese husband-and-wife duo Yang Li-wei and Lai Kuan-chih earned a 'Golden Buzzer' on 'Britain's Got Talent,' sending them directly to the finals and making them the first Taiwanese performance group to receive this honor. They have made a name for themselves internationally with their stunning fire dancing and high-difficulty acrobatics. Before going abroad for the competition, Yang Li-wei and Lai Kuan-chih had already filmed an episode of 'A-Jie Wan Sui,' hosted by Miao Ke-li and Chen Meng-hsien. According to the show's press release, the couple performed a challenging acrobatic act where Yang Li-wei balanced a unique, glowing table with her feet. The table's rotation on her feet, combined with music, amazed the entire audience. To achieve a perfect performance, Yang Li-wei and Lai Kuan-chih dedicate a massive amount of time to daily training, which includes holding difficult poses for extended periods. Yang Li-wei mentioned that her hands go numb after just 10 minutes on the recliner used for practice, but sometimes she spends the whole day on it to get used to the feeling. During the filming of 'A-Jie Wan Sui,' the couple did not yet know they would ultimately receive the Golden Buzzer. At the time, while preparing for the competition in the UK, they admitted to feeling significant pressure and shared their journey from street performing to the international stage. Yang Li-wei expressed her gratitude for the encouragement and recognition, stating it has become a vital force for them to keep moving forward, hoping their performances will allow more people to see Taiwan. From street performing to the international talent show stage, Yang Li-wei and Lai Kuan-chih have relied on their chemistry and belief, using their skills to let the world see Taiwan. Now, having successfully reached the 'Britain's Got Talent' stage and earned the Golden Buzzer, the couple continues to prepare for the finals, hoping to push Taiwan's original performances onto an even larger world stage.