Lin Shanghao releases inspirational song "Leading the Lead" to sing about adversity and perseverance in life

Lin Shanghao released the inspirational song "Take the Lead". (Provided by Yin Yuan Records)

[Reporter Zhang Xueling/Report from Taipei] Taiwanese singer Lin Shanghao has released a new single "Leading the Lead". This song not only sings about moving forward bravely, but also a true portrayal of Lin Shanghao's life; he once lost nearly 5 million yuan due to a business failure due to the epidemic, and is still paying off debts; and later He suffered a serious car accident and was in a coma for many days before waking up. In addition, his father suffered from oral cancer and even cut off part of his tongue. The series of life blows made him more certain: "Life is impermanent, just do whatever you want!" He also hopes to use his singing to encourage everyone who is at a low ebb.

Lin Shanghao has loved singing since he was 6 years old. He inherited his singing ability from his father. Since his father lives in the same hometown as Ye Qitian, he has been a loyal fan of Ye Qitian since he was a child. The father and his son often traveled far and wide to participate in singing competitions. One competed in the senior group and the other challenged the youth group. Both won the championship. The family has accumulated as many as 100 singing trophies. Lin Shanghao has been singing all the way and has never given up on his dream of becoming a singer.

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Lin Shanghao released the inspirational song "Take the Lead". (Provided by Yin Yuan Records)

Unexpectedly, when he was doing business as an adult, he encountered an epidemic, causing Lin Shanghao to lose nearly 5 million yuan in one breath and go into debt. He did not choose to escape, but tried to pay back the money bit by bit. The house leaked and it rained all night. One time, he was hit while riding a motorcycle on the way to work. He was knocked into the opposite lane and lost consciousness on the spot. He did not wake up until many days later. A trip to hell made him completely change his outlook on life, and he decided to no longer just "think" but to actually do what he liked.

Another person who deeply influenced him was his father. My father suffered from oral cancer and underwent tongue surgery, which affected his pronunciation and pronunciation, but he still refused to give up his favorite singing, and even won the top three in a singing competition. Seeing his father being so unyielding, Lin Shanghao even told himself: "My father didn't give up, so why should I give up?"

Lin Shanghao released the inspirational song "Take the Lead". (Provided by Yin Yuan Records)

Two years ago, he joined TikTok by chance. Unexpectedly, it would become another turning point in Lin Shanghao's life. He broadcasts live almost every day, singing for 7 or 8 hours at a time. He has a record of singing 67 songs in one day. He has accumulated about 20,000 fans in two years, and he once ranked second in the TikTok live broadcast list. Not only Taiwanese fans support it, but it also attracts many Singaporean and overseas fans to follow.

Long-term live broadcasts have also allowed Lin Shanghao to develop his own "singing regimen". He said that to survive 7 or 8 hours, he must take care of his throat and Dantian. "Sleep is the most important thing!" He also met many friends who love singing on TikTok. Everyone competed and learned from each other, which made him happy and said: "Singing is no longer a lonely road."

Interestingly, Lin Shanghao's nickname on the Internet is "Xiaocao", which has a very down-to-earth origin. He said with a smile: "We have many flowers and plants in the south, so I will call them Xiaocao. I will see if the fans can keep watering me and eventually turn into a big tree!" Now this "little grass" has been singing from the live broadcast room to the recording studio. It has also unexpectedly fulfilled his father's dream of making a movie and becoming a singer when he was young, making his father very happy to see his son officially release a film.

And "Leading the Lead" sings about Lin Shanghao's most profound realization in half his life. Even if encountering wind, rain, and waves, he can only keep moving forward. He described himself as the horse in the title of the song, and his family is the biggest motivation for his efforts. In addition to singing, he also hopes to do his best to take care of his children and family. "Sing hard, make money, and take good care of your family."

As overseas fans increase, Lin Shanghao's singing career is also preparing to expand beyond Taiwan, and he will be invited to perform in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. He looks forward to the opportunity to fly to more places and sing Taiwanese songs to audiences in different countries. "I hope to carry forward Taiwanese songs!" Preparations for new songs have also begun.