Thai Y Lam: From "ugly duckling", to "queen" swinging 760 billion riding a 30m long python

Thai Y Lam's recent performance has become a feverish phenomenon in the Asian entertainment industry in particular and the world in general. Especially the moment she rode a 30-meter-long giant python that was not inferior to the concert of the US &UK star.

The first steps into the entertainment industry

Thai Y Lam (Jolin Tsai) was born in 1980, grew up in Taiwan (China) in an ordinary family, without artistic traditions. Since childhood, she has shown a love for music but has never been considered a "prodigy" or outstanding talent. At the age of 18, the turning point came when Thai Y Lam registered to participate in a young talent search contest organized by the MTV channel. It was this playground that opened the first door that helped her set foot in the Chinese entertainment industry, starting a career that lasted more than two decades.

In 1999, Thai Y Lam released her debut album, quickly creating a fever in the Asian youth music industry. With a clear, emotional voice and a close musical style, she was considered the new idol of young people at that time. At this time, Thai Y Lam's appearance is still quite "sincere": traditional black hair, round face and little refinement. The audience loves her mainly for her voice and effort, not for her flashy appearance.

After more than 20 years of non-stop activities, Thai Yilin was honored as the "queen of Asian dance" and "queen of young Chinese music". She not only sings, but is also involved in many fields such as dance, filmmaking, fashion shows, music production, and writing books. The special feature that makes the Thai Y Lam brand is the pioneering spirit, willingness to invest heavily in choreography and performances that require high physical strength and technique – something that not many Asian female singers dared to pursue at that time.

Up to now, Thai Y Lam has sold more than 25 million records in Asia, becoming one of the female singers with the "huge" album consumption in the region. She has been continuously honored at major music awards at home and abroad. Prestigious awards such as the 18th Taiwan Golden Tune, MTV Asia's International Fashion Artist in 2006 or Best Asian Artist at MAMA 2015 have affirmed her leading position in the Chinese music industry.

Transforming from an "ugly duckling" to a "swan" of Cpop

After nearly a decade of operation, Thai Y Lam began to drastically change her style. She aims for a more sexy, feminine and trendy image. The face also gradually became elegant and sharp. This made her entangled in many plastic surgery suspicions. Before the talk about her high nose, pointed chin and increasingly elongated face, Thai Y Lam has never admitted to cutlery. She explained that the change came from increasing weight loss, makeup style and hairstyle. However, the controversy still lasts for many years, but it is undeniable that the singer's growing attraction is undeniable.

In 2009, Thai Y Lam established her own entertainment company, officially managing her career. This is considered a bold step, showing the bravery of an artist who does not want to depend entirely on management companies. In 2014, she was included in Forbes magazine's list of the 100 richest Chinese entertainers with an estimated income of 2 billion yuan, proving her outstanding success both artistically and commercially.

Starting to sing at the age of 18, it has been more than 23 years now, Thai Y Lam is often compared to the "Queen of Hong Kong" Vuong Phi in terms of popularity and audience love. Songs such as The Sun Doesn't Set , Prague Square , Compromise , Today I Have to Marry You , My Step... have become classic hits in the global Chinese-language karaoke system. Her gentle but powerful voice, combined with strong pop-dance and emotionally touching lyrics are the reasons why her music has endured for generations.

Being "blocked" by the whole of China

In 2021, the purification campaign of the Chinese entertainment industry took place strongly. Many artists and songs are banned on karaoke systems and online music platforms. In the list of 47 singers who were removed from more than 1,376 songs, the name Thai Y Lam caused many surprises. Her songs gradually disappeared from many platforms in the Mainland, and her image was also restricted.

The reason is said to come from Thai Y Lam's "slow" attitude towards sensitive issues. When many other artists quickly spoke up or adjusted their collaborations, she remained silent, even focusing on promoting her personal fashion in important moments. This turned a part of mainland netizens away, and this situation lasted until now.

Pleasure World Tour: A concert of a world-class "queen"

On the evening of December 30, Thai Y Lam officially opened the Pleasure World Tour concert series at Taipei Dome. Three consecutive nights attracted a total of 120,000 spectators, bringing in about NT$560 million in revenue. However, the cost of stage investment, props and transportation amounted to NT$900 million, making it the most expensive concert in the history of Taipei Dome. Concert tickets cost from 3.4 to 23.9 million VND, quickly selling out even though the ticketing system recorded nearly 940,000 visits in the first few hours.

The highlight that caused a storm on social networks was the 10-minute opening act with a giant 30-meter-long serpent and a performance floating overhead. Thai Y Lam takes on the role of Creative Director, inspired by Hieronymus Bosch's painting The Garden of Earthly Delights . The concert is divided into three major acts – the Garden of Eden, Earthly Lust and Hell of Punishment – which evolves into 5 story chapters, 6 fantasy spaces, with 36 international dancers and 7 costumes.

Pleasure World Tour is not only a concert but also a testament to Thai Y Lam's artistic vision and unlimited creativity. Despite experiencing controversy and upheaval, she still affirms her position as the "queen of Cpop", setting a new standard for Asian live concerts.

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