The giant snake mascot was removed, Jolin Tsai's fans were disappointed and demanded refunds.

Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai's "Pleasure" tour is causing controversy as the Shenzhen show is said to have significantly fewer elaborate props compared to the Taipei performance, sparking discussion and questioning among audiences about the reasons for the changes.

Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai's "Pleasure" world tour in China is becoming a hot topic of discussion on social media. This is due to the fact that the stage design for her Shenzhen performance is said to have been significantly scaled down compared to the previously spectacular version.

On March 7th, the singer officially kicked off her concert series in Shenzhen. However, immediately after the show, many audience members quickly noticed a significant change in the staging. Some of the large-scale props that had made a strong impression during the opening nights in Taipei at the end of 2025 were no longer present.

Previously, the three nights of performances from December 30, 2025 to January 1, 2026 at Taipei Dome overwhelmed fans with its massive stage setup. More than 20 giant props inspired by mythology were brought onto the stage, creating a visually stunning performance space. The most striking highlight was a model of a snake approximately 30 meters long. In one elaborately staged performance, Jolin Tsai stood on the snake's body and moved around the stage, creating a performance moment that was widely shared online.

However, during the Shenzhen show, the giant snake – considered the symbol of the tour – completely disappeared. Instead, the team used a new prop in the shape of a pirate-style boat. Not only that, many other familiar details were also removed. The giant bulls that appeared in the opening ceremony were gone, while the "Greedy Golden Pig" model that used to spout "pleasure money" was also cut from the show.

These changes quickly became a controversial topic on social media platforms. According to some Taiwanese media sources, the simplification of the stage followed claims by some Chinese netizens that the concert's design contained symbols with "cult-like" connotations. Some even filed complaints with local cultural authorities.

On online forums, many speculated that Jolin Tsai's team was forced to adjust the stage design to comply with censorship regulations in China.

The "Pleasure" tour is based on Jolin Tsai's album of the same name, in which the singer explores themes and concepts often considered sensitive in many social norms. When discussing this musical project, she emphasized that the album's message is: "Happiness is not something to be ashamed of, and people have the right to embrace their natural desires."

However, when these ideas were expressed visually on stage, they led to various interpretations. Following the performances in Taipei, an influential figure on mainland Chinese social media posted a video on the Xiaohongshu platform, claiming the concert featured symbols related to "Western religion." According to the South China Morning Post, this person and some supporters also accused the giant snake model of having negative connotations.

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