Golden Melody Award-winning singer-songwriter Shi Shi (孙盛希) made a special surprise appearance in Kuala Lumpur for a warm-up media press conference ahead of her highly anticipated [The Taste Of…] World Tour – Kuala Lumpur, set to take place on 6 December 2026.
The intimate gathering offered a glimpse into Shi Shi’s musical journey, creative ambitions and excitement about bringing her first-ever solo concert to Malaysia. Throughout the session, she shared reflections on her 12 years in the music industry, her aspirations for the Malaysian music scene and what audiences can look forward to at her upcoming performance. The press conference also took on a delightful local flavour, with a spread of Malaysian delicacies for Shi Shi to savour as she interacted with fans during an engaging question-and-answer session.
Marking 12 years in the industry, Shi Shi released her latest EP, The Taste Of…, earlier this year before embarking on a world tour of the same name. Drawing inspiration from the different flavours of life – sweet, sour, bitter and spicy – the project reflects the many experiences and emotions that have shaped her artistic journey. While her first solo concert took longer to materialise than she had originally anticipated, Shi Shi expressed how much the milestone means to her, extending her heartfelt appreciation to fans who have remained patient and supportive throughout the years. Making Kuala Lumpur one of the destinations for her first solo concert has made the occasion all the more meaningful.
Arriving in Malaysia ahead of schedule, Shi Shi also made time to indulge in the country’s celebrated food culture. Among her culinary discoveries were several varieties of durian, including Musang King, Red Prawn and Black Thorn, which she eagerly sampled during her stay. Her enthusiasm for Malaysian cuisine carried into the press conference, where guests were treated to a specially curated selection of local favourites inspired by the concert’s four-flavour concept. The spread included Acar, Onde-Onde, Kopi O Kosong and Nasi Lemak, offering her a taste of Malaysia’s diverse culinary heritage.
Beyond music and food, Shi Shi’s visit also brought a touch of nostalgia as she reunited with former friends and fellow contestants from One Million Star (华人星光大道), Nicole Lai and Eugene Yin Jing Shun. The reunion offered an opportunity to revisit fond memories from their competition days, including their shared experiences of dining out in Malaysia, particularly the familiar atmosphere of local Mamak stalls where meals and conversations often went hand in hand.
During the fan question-and-answer session, curiosity naturally turned to the possibility of local guest performers joining her on stage this December. Keeping the anticipation alive, Shi Shi playfully declined to reveal any names, leaving fans to wonder what surprises might await them on concert night.
She also revealed an interest in exploring the Malay language through music, expressing her desire to challenge herself with a Malay-language song as a special gesture to her Malaysian audience. Taking the idea one step further, she has invited fans to send in their song recommendations through direct messages, opening the possibility of making the upcoming concert an even more personal experience for her local supporters.