Ekin Cheng performs at the Kaohsiung Dome to create an exclusive Mandarin playlist for a young and confusing version of Five Loves: Come and find me in Causeway Bay!
Ekin Cheng, known as the “frozen-age male god,” held his first concert in Kaohsiung after 38 years since his debut. The “Here & Now Ekin Cheng Concert 2024 (Kaohsiung Station)” took place on the evening of the 23rd at the Kaohsiung Arena. Cheng created a special Mandarin song list for local fans, featuring hits like “At least you still have me,” “Insects Flying,” and “Long Live My Friend.” He invited Lou Junshuo, Chen Lingjiu, Huang Weijin, and Lai Yanju (Xiao Lai) to perform as the “Young and Dangerous Version of Five Strong Love,” singing popular Cantonese songs “Invincible” and “Making Waves,” exciting the audience.
The guest performers appeared in leather jackets, giving a youthful vibe. Lou Junshuo recalled meeting Ekin three years ago during a drama collaboration, emphasizing how memorable their time together was. Ekin expressed happiness being with them and acknowledged their past work on TV shows. The audience cheered as Ekin spoke in Cantonese, addressing his Hong Kong friends and thanking them in Mandarin for attending.
Ekin introduced singers from his concert’s limited edition group “Cup Noodles” and humorously mentioned one singer’s weight loss. Feanna performed “Our Love,” captivating the audience. Ekin followed with “Insect Flying,” creating a stunning visual with a sea of lights from the crowd.
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Interview: Ekin Cheng’s Triumphant Return to the Stage After 38 Years
Editor: Welcome to NewsDirectory3.com, where we cover the latest and most riveting stories in entertainment and culture. Today, we’re diving into a momentous occasion in the music industry — the return of the legendary Ekin Cheng, affectionately known as the “frozen-age male god.” After a staggering 38 years since his debut, Cheng held his first concert in Kaohsiung, titled ”Here & Now Ekin Cheng Concert 2024.” We had the opportunity to speak with music specialist and cultural commentator Dr. Mei Lin about this extraordinary event.
NewsDirectory3: Thank you for joining us, Dr. Lin. Let’s talk about Ekin Cheng’s recent concert in Kaohsiung. What does
The concert opened with classic love songs, including “There is No Winter in Memories” and “A Man Who Will Walk Through the Sea of Fire for You.” Cheng also performed popular songs from the “Young and Dangerous” series, energizing the audience. Fans waved banners reading, “As long as we have you in our friendship years, we have me.” A funny moment occurred when Ekin’s wife, Meng Jiahui, assisted in showing the banner to him.
After the show, Ekin admitted to being hoarse from performing and shared an emotional photo with fans. He revealed that he had been accidentally hit by a microphone during a performance but was fine afterward. Before leaving, Ekin took a group photo with nearly a hundred fans. The concert in Kaohsiung was deemed a success.