NORM MAGAZINE: RAINIE YANG IN SHAO

At the age of 30 , Rainie Yang began to take the initiative in controlling her career. This initiative was not about making choices among different options, but about truly becoming the master of her own destiny.In her third tour, "Who Lived in My Youth," which began in 2017 , Rainie Yang's role had shifted to that of general planner. She was no longer just a performer on stage, leaving everything to be arranged by professionals.For her latest tour, "The Elephant in the Room," which will begin at the end of 2025, she was 100% involved in every stage and every process from start to finish .Just as the title of her new album, "And," suggests, this will be a one-of-a-kind, exclusive concert for both her fans and herself. It's not just a performance, but a dialogue between hearts within a vibrant and colorful setting.

She knows that the stage she planned contains a unique warmth that belongs to her. It is an understanding of her fans and the most sincere expression of music, which is far more soulful than a stage created by others. Rainie Yang is like a gentle ray of light, effortlessly managing her music career in her self-created  " dream house . "  As for her equally passionate pursuit of acting, she's currently focusing on music videos , while eagerly anticipating a future dramatic role.The song "The Flower of the Cactus" goes: " The growth after enduring tears irrigates the soil of life . " This is a growth poem that Rainie Yang wrote for herself and for all women.Take control of your life by living proactively, embrace the unexpected and live in the present, and preserve your true self as time goes by. Let all emotions ultimately become nourishment for life, live proactively, and live up to the years.

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N:Which look from today's collection do you like best? Why?

Y:I think the first outfit, the black mini skirt, is pretty good. It's neat and simple, and I personally prefer solid-colored clothes with a sense of design.

N: Since your debut, your on-screen style has changed a lot and spanned a wide range, from the quirky and playful style of the past to the mature and intellectual style of the present. How do you understand your style at different stages? Do you have any styling tips to share?

N:In previous interviews, you've always been very open about the issue of aging. So, what do you consider to be the best age right now? What do you think is the difference between beauty at 40 and beauty at other ages?

Y:I think it's 30 years old .Thirty is truly a wonderful age. It's a transition between youth and maturity, not too naive, not too mature, not too worldly, yet not too ignorant or naive. At this age, you feel like you still have plenty of time to make the most of . In your thirties , you seem to encounter more beautiful things, because as you get older, you'll experience more wonderful things, but you'll also encounter many harsh realities, such as life and death, because as you age, the changes around you will inevitably become more and more different.

I think it's the sense of experience emanating from their eyes. They have some life experience, some background, and that maturity isn't about being old, but about having truly matured , having gone through experiences , and having a kind of composure that comes with age .

As an album, I think "Youqie" is quite personal. Sometimes when we listen to music, we are in a very personal state. I also hope that everyone can feel this unique feeling while listening to the music. I hope that everyone can also experience what I bring to you through the music. I hope that everyone can also regard themselves as a unique existence in the world.

But as a concert, it's not a private event. Although some people may go alone and others may go with friends, it's still a large space. I feel that in this large space, what I want to talk about can be broader in scope, not so personal. So what I hope everyone will discuss at the concert is how we release the elephant in our hearts when we're in a space. This elephant can be positive or negative; it can be various emotions, joys and sorrows; it can be an event, a person, a memory, or anything else. So what I hope to talk about at the concert is broader in scope.

N:The main visual theme of the album "And" is blue, and the twelve songs represent twelve emotions. You mentioned that this design and the main song are intended to heal everyone, but you are also trying to deal with the elephant in your room. So how do you usually deal with your own emotions? And what methods do you use to heal yourself?

Y:I think having an outlet is really important, no matter what you consider an outlet to be. For example, wanting to have a big meal is an outlet; wanting to have a good cry is an outlet; wanting to rant and rave is an outlet. Whether the outlet is a person, food, or something else, I think it's very important to have an outlet. Once we suppress our emotions, whether it's joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness, even if you're happy, some people's happiness is very restrained, which I think is also a form of suppression. So, for me, releasing emotions like joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness is a very important part.

N:In the podcast special project for the album "And". You said that you really like your present moment. So how do you think it is possible to live in the present moment in a self-consistent way?

N:Five years of waiting and a year and a half of polishing "Youqie" are meant to let everyone hear the music itself. Clearly, music is a very important thing in your life. So, please describe the meaning of music in your life in one sentence.

Y:I think this sounds amazing. Actually, music is a part of everyone's life. I just happen to be lucky that my work is related to it. For me, it's just a part of everyday life.

N:During your concert, you said that you are a very strict person with yourself. So, besides your physique, what other aspects are you very strict with yourself? And how do you step out of your comfort zone?

Y:I think I'm a very self-disciplined person. I think it's hereditary because my mother is also very self-disciplined. I have a certain awareness of the strictness of myself and set certain requirements for myself. I think the basic requirements for being an artist are things like our physique and state of mind. When we are in the public eye, we need to show everyone that we look good and beautiful. This is not just about appearance. We also need to manage our emotions and show everyone that we are a positive person.

As for being strict, I think I know when to relax. I allow myself to relax outside of work, but I do have high standards for myself. It's a habit, and it doesn't make me feel miserable. So, others may think I'm strict, but I think it's okay.

For me, stepping out of my comfort zone at work has never been difficult. That's why you see me in all sorts of styles; you rarely see me looking the same or unchanging. Whether it's acting, singing, various projects, or even appearing on shows, I'm someone who craves innovation and change, and whose work is full of challenges. In my personal life, I prefer a more peaceful and comfortable existence, but at work, I constantly strive to push my limits. Staying in my comfort zone isn't comfortable for me, so I actually enjoy stepping outside of it. I think this is more about personality; it's not a method, nor is it something you can force. It's truly a matter of individuality.

N:You underwent a significant surgery in August 2025. Many people gain a new perspective on life after similar experiences. After your surgery, did your perspective on life change in any way?

Y:For me, the hardest part about having surgery was actually taking a break from work, because in my 25 years in the industry, I'm not someone who takes long vacations. So for me, taking a break from work is a big deal, not the surgery itself. My surgery wasn't because I had a health problem, but because I was considering my long-term health.

Of course, this surgery required a very long recovery period, which forced me to stop working for the sake of my health. So I think what I learned is that sometimes stopping isn't a bad thing. Because of stopping, I seem to have allowed myself to be a bit lazy, to eat whatever I want, and to have no goals or plans. Although I was actually still busy with a lot of things related to the album release during this time, and I had a lot to handle, including all the materials that everyone saw during the promotional period, I wasn't actually idle. But at least I wasn't in the public eye.

So, regarding my current situation, because of the surgery I can't exercise, and I won't be as consciously managing my figure anymore, I feel like I'm truly taking a long break, and accepting that I can take a long vacation. I think this is a big shift in my mindset. This is the first time I've had such an experience, a real major work stoppage, but I still prepared my work for everyone during this break.

It seems like my exposure level is still at the level it has since my debut. It seems like I'm still making sure my fans don't feel like they can't see me. I really hope they can see me, so I've arranged everything at this time. It's just that I'm currently in a state of rest and recuperation.

And because of this experience, I learned that if my body isn't in a comfortable state, I shouldn't force myself to resume all my work. In the past, I was someone who tended to push myself and felt that everything had to be responded to. But I learned from the recovery period after this surgery that I shouldn't push myself anymore and should prioritize my health.