On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year in 2016, singer Tsao Hsi-ping stepped onto the stage at Huashan Legacy in Taipei for a solo concert that carried far more emotional weight than he initially anticipated. Prior to the event, Tsao had publicly shared his disappointment after learning that only 181 tickets had been sold. According to his own verified Facebook posts at the time, the slow sales left him feeling discouraged about the turnout and the visibility of his work. Tsao, who would later expand his career into television hosting with programs such as “Call 50,” used social media to express his concerns candidly, noting that the situation had been difficult for him personally and professionally.
Those posts quickly became a rallying point. Reports from Taiwanese entertainment media and archived Facebook activity show that Tsao’s message resonated with fellow entertainers and longtime supporters. Well-known personalities began sharing concert details across their own platforms, encouraging attendance and emphasizing solidarity within the entertainment community. Veteran host Wu Tsung-hsien was among those lending support, with verified posts showing that he continued promoting ticket sales online even an hour before the concert began. This coordinated effort, grounded in public statements rather than speculation, reflected a moment of collective encouragement rather than a marketing push.
