After more than a year, Mandopop queen Karen Mok (莫文蔚) returns to Singapore to promote her latest Mandarin album 不散, 不見 Departures. Apart from attending the Star Awards ceremony, she also held an autograph session and conducted a Live Q&A on Facebook with fans from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.
Dressed in a simple and elegant dress, Karen attended the Star Awards 2015 held on Sunday. Specially for the fans in Singapore, she also performed 看看, a track in her new album, ‘Departures’.
On 26th April 2015, Karen held a really exciting autograph session at Bugis Junction, Bugis Square Level 1. The venue was packed with fans who were patiently awaiting her arrival, an indication of her tremendous popularity. Upon her arrival, the weather suddenly changed drastically and it started pouring. At that moment, the host crowned Karen a ‘rain God‘, and that even the skies were showing support for Karen’s new album, as water signified wealth.
During the autograph session, 5 lucky fans were given the chance to interact with Karen up-close. They played ‘Lip-sync Battle‘, where the fans had to imitate Karen in singing a song which she specified. The game drew a lot of laughter from the crowd.
Although she was in Singapore, Karen did not forget her fans in other countries. She specially held a Live Q&A session on Facebook, where she answered questions from fans from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.
On Monday, 27th April, she also attended the Singapore press conference for her new album.
She shared that the terms ‘Departure’ and ‘Goodbye’ held a special meaning to her. To her, these terms signify that “we have to say goodbye so that we can meet again”. She said, “I really like the Chinese word ”再見” (goodbye). Maybe people generally think that it comprises a little regret and sadness, but I don’t think so. Although we are saying goodbye now, but we can look forward to the next time we meet.”
Lastly, Karen is very grateful for the support she had received. She said, “I hope to be able to return to Singapore for a concert soon, so that I can sing for everyone.”
Press release by: Universal Music Singapore
