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by Han Geng
This is POPRadio FM91.7. I'm Calvin.
Fans, you've waited for a long time. Let us welcome Han Geng!
Hello everyone, I'm Han Geng.
You've finally come to Taiwan. Your Taiwan fans are just a bit mad at you.
It's been 2 years.
2 years. So quickly, 2 years have passed since the release of your first album.
Passed very quickly.
We're going to cherish these last few days of your stay in Taiwan
and invited you to our show. Your fans have really waited a long time.
This 2nd album brings...it's different from the 1st album.
But your name is really easy to use in the album titles.
Like the first one was , and this time, just reading the title, it's still .
Right. Same sound different characters.
The "han" is cold, and "geng" is the measure of time.
The meaning is that moment of completely darkness just before light comes.
The entire concept of this album is to defeat darkness and find the light.
So there's basically no light songs in this album. Most of them are pretty heavy.
But the beat is strong.
So the slow songs as well have a strong beat.
The first MV that we saw, from the special effects to the dance to the story that it tells, it shows a different Han Geng that we haven't seen before.
Right. Because a typical dance song will have a really brilliant dance with a great backdrop.
But I wanted to use a more theatrical way to tell a story or present a situation.
Right. I really like because the music is very special. There's lots of weird sounds in there.
And the entire song is very full. There's humor and sarcasm to help present it.
I also wanted to present something more abstract and twisted in the MV to really touch people's hearts.
The dance was the same, but it was a robot dancing and a real person dancing.
And when the person finally removed the mask, it was so powerful. It really was a music movie or a short movie.
Right. Because this MV can present feelings that are buried in people's hearts.
Like the lyrics in the song, and the shouting, crying, laughing,
They're all those feelings that are buried.
In this MV, I wanted to exaggerate those feelings, to really let it all out.
In the studio, you really had to cry, or shout, or Teacher Di Zai would say cry again!
Right. Like a crazy person. This calls for exaggeration.
In the studio, it has to be even more exaggerated. Like the laugh, or the backup stuff, you had...
You had to use this type of voice to sing, or....sing like that. And some screaming and shouting. The more exaggerated the better.
Lock you in the studio. Did you ever feel awkward?
Thinking, should I keep going?
When I went low, I was lying down to get that low sound out.
And in the end you had the Teacher Di Zai and others put it together.
That was fun.
Sure. Teacher Di Zai first said to synthetically make the sounds.
I think that takes away from the song. It'll sound fake that way.
So I used my voice. Thankfully, it turned out pretty well.
Because now, you can easily use autotune or some other method with the computer.
But being your own backup singer is a bit like being your own supporting role.
Actually using my own voice makes it more real.
So we can see all your many different sides.
Right.
So it was fun when I was recording it as well.
Then, because this is a radio, we'll rest the visual things.
There's no 2 people dancing, but it might allow you to open up your ears even more.
Let's listen to your low voice or your voice as backup.
Listen myself and to reflect on the lyrics.
This is a fun one.
by Han Geng
Today, the Han Geng who hasn't been in Taiwan for a long time has shown up.
And he has many days of promotion, busily doing his schedules.
But I think the fans following you...
They must be very happy.
Some programs they'll come to the set and watch.
But, when I'm not working, I think they're really caring.
Because they're worried about my not resting well, they won't purposefully go bother me. I'm very thankful for that.
On my press release, my fans, called Geng Geng Bu Xi,
They sent some food. But normally, I'll tell them to not buy the food because of the waste,
And to take the money for charity or something, and they'll really go out and do it.
That's really great!
So I'm really happy to have fans like them.
You lead each other.
I can only put out some good work to thank them.
When working on the 2nd album, did you feel more secure?
There's always going to be ups and downs in life.
You might need to take care of your contract, and your 1st album then, you might not have known what direction to take.
The 1st album, because I just got out.
I wanted to show myself.
To say that Han Geng can represent many different types of music.
I have the potential. To express that.
The 2nd album is more about my feelings, my attitudes, my thoughts.
Towards different situations. I think these past 2 years, I've really calmed my heart.
The 1st album was to officially say, "I'm okay."
Right? I can still happily sing and dance with you guys.
They're happier because you're singing more lines!
They can know that Han Geng's voice...
Because before with so many people, you'd only get one or two lines.
Recording was fast.
On the 2nd one, you said there's more personal things.
So did you need to communicate a little with the masters like Vincent Fang or Lin Xi?
Yes yes.
Like in the lyrics, I talked with Teacher Vincent Fang.
To write some of the conditions of my heart.
To try to not have anything to do with love.
Oh not too much love.
Because there's basiclally no love song in the album. It's all my condition and thoughts.
Or an attitude towards a certain situation.
The attitude is very important. And it's the attitude with which you view this situation.
And then from the music, we could go on to what kind of a person Han Geng is.
This is the 2nd collaboration with Vincent Fang. I also worked with him on the 1st album.
I've heard of Vincent Fang before, but working with him, I feel he's very [couldn't make it out].
What about Master Lin Xi? He's really a master in Asia.
This is my 1st time with Lin Xi teacher.
He wrote my duet with Elva Hsiao .
It's not in this album, but it'll be in a special edition.
I think his lyrics are really great.
Because the song I sing with Elva Hsiao is called
And the song really isn't about love either. It's more of an unfulfilled love.
Just two friends, two best friends, that situation.
He wrote that out very well.
Having a girl sing/collaborate with you, is it a bit...
Because the dance isn't very...
It's very...how to say this...it's very go with the feeling type dance.
Very comfortable.
Besides practicing the singing, you also had to practice the dance.
Right.
We'll look forward to it. Have you shot the MV?
Yes.
It's done. Let's get a first look at it today.
A collaboration with Elva.
It'll be in a special edition of Han Geng's album for you to collect.
Right.
by Han Geng and Elva Hsiao
Today is bringing you the latest album from Han Geng.
He said he will follow the light and respect the soul that never compromises.
Are you also a person who doesn't easily compromise? Or someone very determined?
Don't touch my bottom line. I can tolerate little things.
But if it really influences some of my things
Or really has reached my bottom line, I won't easily compromise on anything.
Do you easily let people know your bottom line?
Or do you back slowly and then really explode when you reach the bottom?
Actually, when I'm talking with someone, they'll slowly know what I don't like.
And if they continue doing those things, then I think there's no point in continuing to communicate with them.
On work, you won't compromise on things that you feel right or perfect?
I will see it to the end.
No matter the music, or dance, movies, just going for it.
Right. Go with my feelings because the music is mine.
There's no way that anyone can replace your own attitude or thoughts. That's all yours.
So after I collected my thoughts, I'll have my staff all work together to make it more artistic.
Talking about your work, you're also very much a workaholic.
I do work pretty hard.
Right. You really go for it.
I have to.
Of course, you have a very professional staff by your side, helping you.
From your outfits to your music.
But from the preparation period onward, you really put everything into your performance.
Right. I want to bring a work that is great and very sincere.
Especially this 2nd album that I've prepared for 2 years.
Not only the visual or design, and the MV designs as well, I want it all to be better.
And it's the same with my world tour this time as well. I watch every detail very closely.
World tour, you have to tour Taiwan as well!
You must come to Taipei, and I think it's great to go on a solo tour.
Right, I just finished my 1st one on 7/28 in Beijing and I'll be in Shanghai on 8/18 for the next one.
I want to quickly....It feels like you're slowly moving south.
Beijing, Shanghai, it's okay, you can go to Guangzhou or Taiwan. Just come south.
The rest of the year is pretty much full. And in October I'll be in Shenzhen and then Thailand.
So next year, I hope to come to Taiwan.
It's already August, so next year will be here soon.
In 2013, Han Geng hopes to bring his tour here.
Now, you're really like an international artist in that you release an album
10 songs, all prepared with your heart, then you go on to have a great tour.
And go all over the world to introduce it to your fans.
With new songs, and new styles. And you mentioned visuals. I think in that area, you're not afraid to challenge things.
This time, I did pay a lot of attention to the visuals.
On the auditory side as well. But visually, especially with the stage and lighting for the concert,
I want it to all be brilliant, so I'll pay more attention to that, especially with the dance.
Because there's a lot of things that I want to express.
So maybe under this condtion it was expressed fully,
so I hope to have more chances to bring new things visually and auditorily.
The 1st album was white, and then this time it's all black.
You're walking the extremes.
One angel and one devil.
The devil is too handsome. The expressions on your face are very powerful as well.
I want this album to let me fully express myself.
Let it all out.
The music as well.
A Chinese male version of Lady Gaga.
Not that much.
You just wear a bit more.
Do your fans, with such a good body, do they want to see your beautiful muscles or...?
The fans have all kinds...
The fans want to see everything. They like it all.
I want to focus more on the music side of things.
I don't want to use things like taking my shirt off to get more.
I don't think that's necessary.
The 10 songs in this album is enough for the fans in Taiwan to cheer Han Geng on.
I hope you'll have a good time in your stay in Taiwan.
And, speaking for the fans, please do your best to satisfy them.
I will do my best.
Two years wait. Can you promise that next time it won't be 2 years?
I will hurry back.
Hurry back. We hope that everyone will find this album and, in 2013, you'll come back with more.
The concert.
The concert, and exciting dance and song and the best visuals.
The best stage for the fans in Taiwan.
And the best music, every song, every note is the best promise for the fans.
Thank you, Han Geng!
Lastly, let's and we'll hope to see you in 2013. Thank you! Bye bye!
by Han Geng