Taiwanese singer Harlem Yu (庾澄慶) handled an ageist question at the "Singer 2026" press conference with grace. When asked about the saying "it's sad to do anything when you're old," he humorously deflected, stating it had nothing to do with him, and added, "I'd rather be sad than have regrets."
Singer Wei Ruxuan, a two-time Golden Melody Award winner, expressed her thoughts after ranking 8th (second to last) in the premiere of "Singer 2026." Despite receiving positive feedback for her performance of "Mo Lu Kuang Hua," she was surprised by the result but remains committed to singing her best.
Hong Kong star Joyce Cheng, who has been out of the public eye for nearly three years due to injury, was recently spotted looking healthier and thinner. Fans are excited by her "soon" response to comeback queries, fueling speculation she might return to "Singer 2026" as her comeback stage.
Dou Jingtong, daughter of Faye Wong and Dou Wei, participated in "Singer 2026" and performed her father's song "Don't Break My Heart." Her godmother Na Ying, who is the show's host, was moved to tears. The performance also featured Dou Ying, Dou Jingtong's aunt, providing backing vocals, recreating a scene from 1999 when Faye Wong performed the same song.
Nine singers, including Harlem Yu, Chyi Yu, Wei Ruh-hsien, and Eric Chou, will compete on "Singer 2026" under a "OneTake" agreement, meaning no retakes are allowed. Yu responded to a netizen's comment about aging with a defiant stance against regret.
