Musical genius Khalil Fong passed away on February 21, leaving many shocked. His last album before his death, "The Dreamer," has been submitted for the 2025 Golden Melody Awards. It remains to be seen if it will successfully be nominated. As for the Special Contribution Award, his manager inquired with Taiwan's Ministry of Culture. Since Khalil Fong was American, he is not eligible for nomination. However, the "F Music Studio" he founded is a company established in Taiwan, and if nominated under the company's name, there is a chance to compete for the Special Contribution Award.
Although "The Dreamer" was not sold as a physical album in Taiwan, many of his classic songs, such as "Ai Ai Ai" and "Love Song," have recently climbed the charts on digital music streaming platforms.
Many fans visited the location where the cover of "Orange Moon" was shot to mourn Khalil Fong.
Fans Gather at "Orange Moon" Shooting Location to Mourn
Khalil Fong's passing has caused immense grief among countless fans. Many voluntarily traveled to Shanghai's Shaoxing Road No. 52, where the cover of his album "Orange Moon" was shot, bringing flowers, albums, or posters, and quietly sat in remembrance. A netizen who visited reported that several fans couldn't contain their sorrow and cried with their heads down. The netizen reflected, "Thank you for creating such wonderful music. I will always remember you; we all will remember you. Over there, please enjoy playing music and doing what you love most."
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