Malaysian singer Ivy rose to fame seven years ago after appearing on the Taiwanese talent show 'Jungle Voice 2'. She subsequently debuted in Taiwan, and her powerful and penetrating vocals have become her signature, earning the love of both Taiwanese and Malaysian fans. However, when she recently returned to her hometown for a concert, she unexpectedly sparked controversy with the comment, 'Actually, I didn’t really want to develop my career in Taiwan…'
On the 27th, Ivy held a solo concert after returning to Malaysia. Before performing 'The Gentleness Borrowed From Angels', she emotionally said, 'Actually, I didn’t really want to develop my career in Taiwan…' The next moment, she humorously added, 'But I couldn’t help it—I’m more popular there, so that’s where I have work…' Ivy emphasized that she is someone who values rituals, and whenever a family member’s birthday comes around, she wants the whole family to celebrate together and doesn’t want to miss any important moments. She recalled that when her grandmother and grandpa passed away, she happened to be in Taiwan at the time, which became a lasting regret that’s uncomfortable to hold in her heart.
Unexpectedly, after the video went public, some Taiwanese netizens felt uncomfortable with her comment 'Actually, I didn’t really want to develop my career in Taiwan…', and some even lashed out, 'If you feel so wronged, don’t come anymore!' As the uproar grew, Ivy personally apologized in the comments section, writing, 'I want to apologize to everyone for what I said at the concert that day. I got emotional seeing my family there, and I didn’t express myself clearly or choose my words carefully. I ended up saying something inappropriate and causing misunderstandings. I am truly sorry.'
Ivy explained that what she wanted to express was, 'Staying long-term in Taiwan for my career often means missing out on spending time with my family, so seeing them in the audience made me really homesick.' However, she admitted her poor word choice caused misunderstandings, and this was her own mistake. Finally, Ivy stressed, 'Taiwan has long been my second home. I really like it here and am grateful for every opportunity I’ve received. Thank you to everyone for your reminders and support. I will remember this experience and reflect on it well.'