Musical Partner Tu Ying Absent, Winnie Hsin Bids Tearful Farewell in ‘Selfish’

Taiwan’s “Queen of Healing Songs” Winnie Hsin returned to Malaysia after 8 years to hold the exclusive Malaysian edition of her concert "My Songs, Our Youth" on the evening of the 7th at Resorts World Genting, Genting Theatre. During the performance, after singing "Selfish"—which had been rearranged by her late musical partner Tu Ying—she broke down in tears, choking up as she said, “He was supposed to be here today…” Her emotional candor moved the audience deeply.

After performing "Why Do Women Make Things Difficult for Women", Winnie Hsin greeted the audience in Malay—"Sudah makan?" (Have you eaten?)—instantly closing the distance. She shared her feelings about returning to Malaysia after so long: “It’s truly been a long time, I’ve missed everyone so much. When I heard the broadcast on the plane saying ‘Tuan-tuan dan puan-puan’ (ladies and gentlemen), it felt especially heartwarming, as if all the memories came flooding back.” She also reflected on how everyone has gone through different life stages over these years, “Whether they were happy or difficult, I believe we’ve all become stronger. Tonight feels like an old friends’ reunion, reminiscing about our youths together.”

While singing “Selfish,” Winnie Hsin looked back on how important this song was in her music career. She revealed that it was thanks to this very song that she was noticed by Jonathan Lee and subsequently joined Rock Records. Laughing, she recalled how Lee once conveyed a comment through the company: “The album ‘Taking Time’ was one of the best I heard that year—she sang it so well.” Therefore, “Selfish” holds extraordinary significance for her: “Because of it, I became who I am after.”

However, after finishing the song, emotions overwhelmed her and she couldn’t help but cry on stage. She admitted that this arrangement of “Selfish” was done by her musical collaborator Tu Ying, who suddenly passed away in November last year after a fall. “He was supposed to be here today…” she said through tears, explaining that as soon as the prelude started, memories flooded back. “I wanted to say this at the end, but I just couldn’t hold back when I heard the music.” With that, she apologized to the audience, took deep breaths to calm herself, touched up her makeup, and continued performing—receiving supportive applause from everyone present.

Tu Ying was a pivotal arranger in the Mandarin pop music scene, and Winnie Hsin’s representative track “Taste” was also his work. His music has marked generations’ youth, and he long served as music director and keyboardist for concerts of artists like Emil Chau, Chyi Yu, and Winnie Hsin herself. For this "My Songs, Our Youth" concert, Tu Ying was originally to be the music director as well, and his name “Music Director: Tu Ying” remained on the crew list, carrying special meaning.

Throughout the concert, Winnie Hsin performed hit after hit, including “Forget Each Other,” “Forgetting,” “Admit,” and “Taste.” She also chose to sing “I Will Also Fall in Love with Someone Else” for her Malaysian fans, saying with a smile, “I saw your messages! This is my first time performing this song live at a concert—I hope you like it.”

With her birthday on February 8, the staff surprised Winnie Hsin with a cake and the whole audience sang happy birthday, delighting and moving her. She exclaimed, “How did you manage to keep this a secret?” She then led everyone in singing happy birthday to fans who are also Aquarians, creating a warm and joyous atmosphere.
To conclude the concert, Winnie Hsin closed with her classic “Understanding.” She joked that she’s often asked if she ever gets tired of singing this song and turned the question to the audience: “Have you gotten tired of hearing it?” The entire crowd replied “No,” and someone even shouted, “Never get tired of it,” making her laugh and thank them. “I truly don’t get tired of singing it, because every time the audience is different.” She reflected that in the past, singing “Understanding” was all about the emotions, but in recent years, what comes to mind are scenes from life—the feelings and mindset have totally changed.