Trendy Man
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Trendy Man is Taiwanese
Mandopop
artist Show Luo
's sixth Mandarin studio album. It was released on 26 December 2008 by Gold Typhoon (Taiwan). It is the first release after Show's continuation of contract with them, formerly EMI Music Taiwan.
Two preorder limited editions were available: Trendy Man (Mirror Limited Preorder Edition) (潮男正傳 潮男幻鏡珍藏版) and Trendy Man (Box Limited Preorder Edition) (潮男正傳 潮男誌盒裝版), which includes gifts. A further edition was released, Trendy Man (Waist Support Celebration Edition) (2CD) (潮男正傳 撐腰相挺慶功2CD版) containing a bonus CD with a new song "為你寫首歌" (Song Written for You).
The tracks "撐腰" (Waist Support) and "搞笑" (Making Jokes) are listed at number 30 and 61 respectively on Hit Fm Taiwan's Hit Fm Annual Top 100 Singles Chart (Hit-Fm年度百首單曲) for 2009. The track "撐腰" (Waist Support) won one of the Songs of the Year at the 2009 Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards presented by Hong Kong
radio station Metro Info.
According Taiwan's G-Music chart the album is the second best selling album in Taiwan in 2009. It was also awarded one of the Top 10 Selling Mandarin Albums of the Year award at the 2009 IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards, presented by the Hong Kong branch of IFPI.
Bonus track - Trendy Man (Waist Support Celebration Edition) (2CD)
Taiwanese people
Taiwanese people may refer to individuals who either claim or are imputed cultural identity focused on the island of Taiwan and/or Taiwan Area which have been governed by the Republic of China since 1945...
Mandopop
Mandopop
Mandopop is a colloquial abbreviation for "Mandarin popular music." It is categorized as a subgenre of commercial Chinese-language music within C-pop. Mandopop was the first variety of popular music in Chinese to establish itself as a viable industry. As the name implies, Mandopop features songs...
artist Show Luo
Show Luo
Show Luo also known as Xiao Zhu was born on 30 July 1979. He is a Taiwanese entertainer: Mandopop singer, dancer, host and actor. He has been dubbed "Dancing King of Asia" for his dancing skills.-Biography:...
's sixth Mandarin studio album. It was released on 26 December 2008 by Gold Typhoon (Taiwan). It is the first release after Show's continuation of contract with them, formerly EMI Music Taiwan.
Two preorder limited editions were available: Trendy Man (Mirror Limited Preorder Edition) (潮男正傳 潮男幻鏡珍藏版) and Trendy Man (Box Limited Preorder Edition) (潮男正傳 潮男誌盒裝版), which includes gifts. A further edition was released, Trendy Man (Waist Support Celebration Edition) (2CD) (潮男正傳 撐腰相挺慶功2CD版) containing a bonus CD with a new song "為你寫首歌" (Song Written for You).
Album
- The first lead track "箇中強手" (Best Of The Bunch - HOT SHOT) is a high-tempo dance track, and is the opening theme song of Taiwanese dramaTaiwanese dramaTaiwanese Drama refers to dramatic programming of television programming extended stories usually dramatizing relationships through the general range of ten to forty one-hour episodes. They are produced in Taiwan and have gained increasing popularity in the Mandarin-speaking community...
, Hot ShotHot Shot (Taiwan TV series)Hot Shot is a Taiwanese drama starring Jerry Yan, Show Luo, and Wu Chun of Fahrenheit. It was produced by Comic International Productions and directed by Lin He Long ....
(籃球火), starring Show, Jerry YanJerry YanJerry Yan was born 1 January 1977. He is a Taiwanese actor and member of Taiwanese boy band F4. His birth name is Liao Yangzhen .-Career:...
and Wu ChunWu ChunWu Chun was born on 10 October 1979, birth name Goh Kiat Chun, is a Brunei-born Taiwanese actor, singer, former model and gym instructor....
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- "搞笑" (Making Jokes) a ballad is the second lead track, with the music video featuring Alice TzengAlice TzengAlice Tzeng was born on 22 April 1984. She is a Taiwanese Golden Horse Award nominated actress.-Career:Alice debuted as a model and starred in a few advertisements. She also appeared on Taiwanese entertainment show Guess Guess Guess hosted by Jacky Wu....
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- The third lead track , "撐腰" (Waist Support) is an upbeat fun dance track. The music video features guest appearance by Party Boys, Barbie HsuBarbie HsuBarbie Hsu also known as Dà S |Mars]] with Vic Chou of F4. She has also acted in movies, her first being the Chinese movie The Ghost Inside. She also had a singing career prior to her acting career. She was in a duo group called "S.O.S." with her sister Dee Hsu. Their last album was called...
, Dee HsuDee HsuDee Hsu , more commonly known as Xiǎo S , was born on 14 June 1978. She is a Taiwanese actress, singer and host. She is well known for being co-host of TV program KangXi Lai Le which airs on Chung T'ien Television with fellow host Kevin Tsai, for which they were awarded Best Host in a Variety...
, Jolin TsaiJolin TsaiJolin Tsai was born on 15 September 1980. She is a Taiwanese Golden Melody Award-winning Mandopop singer, dancer and actor. She is managed by Mars Entertainment Ltd .-Career:...
, Blackie/Hei RenChen Chien-ChouChen Chien-chou is a well-known Taiwanese performing artist, and a host of numerous variety shows. Because of his dark skin, he has come to be known by the nickname "Blackie". He has been in a relationship with Christine Fan for 10 years, before finally getting engaged in 2010...
, Da Mu, Gua Ge, Xian Ge, Chai Zhi Ping, Lin He Long and Luo MaMa
- "幸福不滅" (Cause I Believe) a piano ballad is an insert song of Hot ShotHot Shot (Taiwan TV series)Hot Shot is a Taiwanese drama starring Jerry Yan, Show Luo, and Wu Chun of Fahrenheit. It was produced by Comic International Productions and directed by Lin He Long ....
(籃球火).
Reception
The album debuted at number one on Taiwan's Top 20 G-Music Weekly Combo and Mandarin Charts, and Five Music Chart at week starting 26 December 2008 to 1 January 2009, with a percentage sales of 32.32%, 37.8%, and 31.54% respectively. It charted continuously in the Mandarin Chart for 19 weeks, the Combo Chart for 13 weeks and the 5 Music Chart for 15 weeks.The tracks "撐腰" (Waist Support) and "搞笑" (Making Jokes) are listed at number 30 and 61 respectively on Hit Fm Taiwan's Hit Fm Annual Top 100 Singles Chart (Hit-Fm年度百首單曲) for 2009. The track "撐腰" (Waist Support) won one of the Songs of the Year at the 2009 Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards presented by Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
radio station Metro Info.
According Taiwan's G-Music chart the album is the second best selling album in Taiwan in 2009. It was also awarded one of the Top 10 Selling Mandarin Albums of the Year award at the 2009 IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards, presented by the Hong Kong branch of IFPI.
Track listing
- "撐腰" Cheng Yao (Waist Support) - 3:19
- "高調愛" Gao Diao Ai (High-Toned love) - 3:45
- "第二順位" Di Er Shun Wei (Second Priority) - 4:24
- "搞笑" Gao Xiao (Making Jokes) - 4:35
- "潛意識失控" Qian Yi Shi Shi Kong (Subconsciously out of Control) - 2:52
- "箇中強手" Ge Zhong Qiang Shou (Best of the Bunch - HOT SHOT) - opening theme of Hot ShotHot Shot (Taiwan TV series)Hot Shot is a Taiwanese drama starring Jerry Yan, Show Luo, and Wu Chun of Fahrenheit. It was produced by Comic International Productions and directed by Lin He Long ....
- 3:01 - "幸福不滅" Xing Fu Bu Mie (Cause I Believe) - insert song of Hot ShotHot Shot (Taiwan TV series)Hot Shot is a Taiwanese drama starring Jerry Yan, Show Luo, and Wu Chun of Fahrenheit. It was produced by Comic International Productions and directed by Lin He Long ....
- 3:36 - "潮男正傳" Chao Nan Zheng Zhuan (Story of a Trendy Man) - 3:18
- "假如你還在這裡" Jia Ru Ni Hai Zai Zhe Li (If You're Still Here) -3:51
- "拿手絕活" Na Shou Jue Huo (Well-Skilled) - 3:53
Bonus track - Trendy Man (Waist Support Celebration Edition) (2CD)
- "為你寫首歌" Wei Ni Xie Shou Ge (Song Written for You) - 3:54
Music Video
- "撐腰" (Waist Support) - guest appearance by Party Boys, Barbie HsuBarbie HsuBarbie Hsu also known as Dà S |Mars]] with Vic Chou of F4. She has also acted in movies, her first being the Chinese movie The Ghost Inside. She also had a singing career prior to her acting career. She was in a duo group called "S.O.S." with her sister Dee Hsu. Their last album was called...
, Dee HsuDee HsuDee Hsu , more commonly known as Xiǎo S , was born on 14 June 1978. She is a Taiwanese actress, singer and host. She is well known for being co-host of TV program KangXi Lai Le which airs on Chung T'ien Television with fellow host Kevin Tsai, for which they were awarded Best Host in a Variety...
, Jolin TsaiJolin TsaiJolin Tsai was born on 15 September 1980. She is a Taiwanese Golden Melody Award-winning Mandopop singer, dancer and actor. She is managed by Mars Entertainment Ltd .-Career:...
, Blackie/Hei RenChen Chien-ChouChen Chien-chou is a well-known Taiwanese performing artist, and a host of numerous variety shows. Because of his dark skin, he has come to be known by the nickname "Blackie". He has been in a relationship with Christine Fan for 10 years, before finally getting engaged in 2010...
, Da Mu, Gua Ge, Xian Ge, Chai Zhi Ping, Lin He Long and Luo MaMa - "搞笑" (Making Jokes) - feat Alice TzengAlice TzengAlice Tzeng was born on 22 April 1984. She is a Taiwanese Golden Horse Award nominated actress.-Career:Alice debuted as a model and starred in a few advertisements. She also appeared on Taiwanese entertainment show Guess Guess Guess hosted by Jacky Wu....
- "箇中強手" (Best Of The Bunch - HOT SHOT)
- "幸福不滅" (Cause I Believe]
- "潮男正傳" (Story of a Trendy Man)
- "第二順位" (The Second Priority) - concert footage
Releases
Four editions were released by Gold Typhoon (Taiwan):- 2 December 2008 - Trendy Man (Mirror Limited Preorder Edition) (CD) (潮男正傳 潮男幻鏡珍藏版) - includes gifts
- 5 December 2008 - Trendy Man (Box Limited Preorder Edition) (CD) (潮男正傳 潮男誌盒裝版) - includes gifts
- 26 December 2008 - Trendy Man (潮男正傳)
- 23 January 2009 - Trendy Man (Waist Support Celebration Edition) (2CD) (潮男正傳 撐腰相挺慶功2CD版) - includes a bonus CD with a new song "為你寫首歌" (Song Written for You)
Charts
| Chart Name | |Peak Position | #1 | #1/ 26 December 2008 to 1 January 2009 | #1 | 31.54% | 15 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-Music Combo Chart, Taiwan 風雲榜 (綜合榜) |
#1 | #52 / 26 December 2008 to 1 January 2009 | #1 | 32.32% | 13 weeks | |
| G-Music Mandarin Chart, Taiwan 風雲榜 (華語榜) |
#1 | #52 / 26 December 2008 to 1 January 2009 | #1 | 37.8% | 19 weeks |