International artiste Jolin Tsai in Sabah, 5th June 2009
June 7th, 2009I don’t know any of her songs, and for sure I am not a fan of her kind of music, but I have heard of the name – that’s a testament to her sheer popularity.
Apparently one of, if not currently the world’s most popular “Mandopop” singer in the world came to 1Borneo on Friday the 5th of June in a program called “Jolin Butterfly Promo Tour in Malaysia 2009″.
From her wikipedia page, it seems the 28-year old has sold more than 7 million albums worldwide (mainly Taiwan and Asia). Her other fanbases are in China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and of course Malaysia.
It was her first time ever in Sabah.
There were only 2 legs of that tour, the other one in KL the very next day. Both legs featured 90 minute shows.
Someone said that the crowd in 1Borneo numbered 2,000.
Even if you don’t know her, it would’ve been good to see what the fuss is about the pint-sized (5′ 2″) pop star, even if only to learn a thing or two about showmanship and how to sing live. There are already several videos of that show in 1Borneo uploaded to youtube, including this one:
There was also contest to select 100 lucky winners who get to met Jolin up close, and for sure that unmissable photo opportunity presented itself:
At the very least, more exposure for Sabah in Taiwan.
Source
Daily Express, 6th June 2009
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What? Was this pre told in the newspapers? Totally missed this one.
If I’m not mistaken, she has a clean record so far.
Her song with David Tao, “jing tian ni yao jia gei wo” or “Marry Me Today” is fun & catchy. I love it eventhough I don’t speak / understand any Chinese language at all.
No idea about media promotion, but I remember walking around in 1Borneo on 30th May, and saw banners promoting the event absolutely everywhere in that building. They were mostly in Chinese so I didnt know what it said – I thought they were promoting her album or something, I didnt know she was really coming to Sabah.
i thought it was Josh Brolin show!!! who is Jolin Tsai?? never heard of her….!!! kalau Angelina Jolie ok lahhh
Plus – i can sing better than her!!!!!!!! hahahahahahaaaaa but nooooo i cant beat Barry Gibb… he is the one… the master….
Sell millions of albums, then can talk hahaaa