Nie Yun was shortlisted for the Golden Bell again after 20 years. When talking about political topics, he bluntly said "there are no limits"

[Reporter Lin Xinying/Report from Taipei] DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang's recent exclusive interviews with Wang Weizhong and Li Sichuan were regarded by the outside world as "breaking the circle" and starting a craze. On the 4th, Cai Kangyong made a low-key appearance at the founding meeting of the campaign headquarters, holding a "Taipei Shun Up" cheering stick, which attracted attention. Actor Nie Yun attended a media tea talk today (6th) and was asked whether he would invite the two candidates to the show. He also responded and gave an open attitude towards political topics: "I never set limits."

Nie Yunxi was nominated for the Golden Bell Award again after 20 years. (Photo by reporter Chen Yiquan)

Nie Yun was shortlisted for the 61st Golden Bell Awards "Lifestyle Program Host Award" for his TaiwanPlus program "The Taipei Tonight Show". This is also the sixth time in his career that he has been shortlisted for the Golden Bell, following the 20th anniversary in 2006. Talking about whether the program is considering inviting mayoral candidates, he said: "No, we are not recording this season. We finished recording last season, and we are still waiting." As for his impressions of the two candidates, Shen Boyang and Chiang Wanan, he simply described them as "sunny and idealistic." He also mentioned that he had met Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan at Taipei Fashion Week.

When asked about Cai Kangyong's appearance at Shen Boyang's campaign headquarters, Nie Yun said that he had also seen relevant news, "I think he has his own ideas, and I think it's good. Everyone can have their own ideas." As for the news that Cai Kangyong was banned in mainland China, he believed: "This is also true. I think every company has its own considerations, and it is everyone's own choice."

Nie Yun emphasized that he works for the audience and there are no restrictions on political topics. (Photo by reporter Lin Xinying)

Nie Yun also emphasized that he never sets limits in hosting. "I have no party affiliation. We belong to the audience. We never set limits and do not distinguish between colors. I work for the audience." As for if you really receive an invitation from a mayoral candidate to stand in the future, will you be willing to accept it? He smiled back: "It depends on the budget."

This time, he was shortlisted for the Golden Bell Award again after 20 years. He had been shortlisted for the Host Award many times in the past, but he always missed out on the Host Award. When asked if he "really wanted to win it", Nie Yun smiled without concealing his smile and shouted: "I have been shortlisted and I want to win it!" However, 20 years have passed since then. Returning to the Golden Bell, what struck him most was the focus on gains and losses, and that life had come full circle. "When I was shortlisted when I was young, my first thought might have been 'Will I win the prize?' But now it's 'Wow, I'm still here!'"

After experiencing hosting, acting, singing, producing and commercial operations, he was even confused about "what else he can contribute". Now, at the age of 54, he has been recognized again for hosting an all-English program for three years, which makes him cherish it even more. After going through the ups and downs of the entertainment industry, Nie Yun admitted that the biggest change at the age of 54 is that "I am finally not so afraid of failure." In the future, he also wants to film, make music, podcast and produce new programs. He said with a smile: "Now I think, it will be too late if I don't do it!"