TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Legendary Taiwanese singer Jody Chiang (江蕙), often referred to as the "Queen of Taiwanese Pop," shattered ticket sales records Tuesday (June 17) when additional concerts for her highly anticipated comeback tour sold out within minutes on the KHAN (寬宏售票) ticketing platform. The 63-year-old vocal powerhouse is preparing to end her decade-long absence from live performances with an opening show scheduled for July 11 at the Kaohsiung Arena (高雄巨蛋), a major indoor stadium in Taiwan's southern port city.
The frenzy surrounding Chiang's return has captivated music enthusiasts throughout the island, prompting concert promoter KHAN to add three supplementary performances at Taipei Arena (台北小巨蛋), the capital city's premier indoor concert venue, scheduled for Aug. 13, 20, and 27. These additional dates provide a lifeline for disappointed fans who failed to secure tickets during earlier sales rounds. Organizers implemented a stringent real-name verification system requiring membership registration, a measure that nonetheless attracted hundreds of thousands of eager participants to the online platform, demonstrating the remarkable staying power of Chiang's appeal despite her extended absence from Taiwan's entertainment scene.
Concert representatives have issued guidance to disappointed fans, encouraging them to monitor the KHAN ticketing platform for potential updates at 2 p.m. daily while strongly cautioning against acquiring tickets through unofficial resellers or scalpers, which could result in entry complications or fraud. In a statement released following the record-breaking sales, Chiang conveyed profound appreciation for her fans' enthusiastic response to her return, emphasizing her commitment to delivering exceptional performances that honor their decade-long patience and unwavering loyalty. ◼
