Taiwanese

Sunset Rollercoaster and Hyukoh Lead Golden Melody Awards with Seven Nominations, Celebrating a Fusion of Talent in Taiwanese Music

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Taipei, Taiwan — Taiwanese indie band Sunset Rollercoaster and South Korean group Hyukoh lead this year’s Golden Melody Awards nominations with a total of seven each. The announcement, made on Wednesday, highlights the growing collaboration between artists from the two regions. Both bands are recognized for their work on the album “AAA,” which is up for several prestigious awards, including Best Band, Best Album Producer, Best Album Design, and Best Vocal Album Recording. From this album, the single “Young Man” has received nominations for Song of the Year and Best Music Video, while another track, … Read more

Taiwanese Design Luminary Apex Lin Honored with Prestigious Judge’s Choice Award at 2025 Asia Design Prize

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TAIPEI, Taiwan — Apex Lin, a distinguished chair professor at Asia University in Taiwan, has been honored with the 2025 “Judge’s Choice” of the Asia Design Prize (ADP), recognizing his extensive contributions to Asian design on a global scale. The accolade highlights Lin’s efforts across design practice, education, and promotion, particularly emphasizing designs that represent Taiwan’s island image and cultural identity. The Asia Design Prize, established in 2016 by the collaborative efforts of Japanese and Korean design communities, aims to uncover and celebrate superior design work across Asia. Organized by the Korean design media DESIGNSORI, … Read more

Taiwanese Design Pioneer Apex Lin Honored With 2025 Asia Design Prize’s Prestigious Judge’s Choice Award

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Seoul, South Korea – The Asia Design Prize, a prominent platform for recognizing outstanding design efforts across the continent, has awarded this year’s esteemed “Judge’s Choice” to Apex Lin, Chair Professor at Asia University in Taiwan. This accolade, which took place during the ceremony on March 26 in Seoul’s Four Seasons Hotel, acknowledges Lin’s substantial influence on Asian design through his extensive career in design practice, education, and global promotion. Initiated in 2016, the Asia Design Prize has grown to become a significant event within the design community, underpinned by collaborative efforts between Japanese and … Read more

Taiwanese Design Icon Apex Lin Honored with Prestigious Judge’s Choice Award at 2025 Asia Design Prize

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Apex Lin, Pang-Soong, a distinguished professor at Asia University, has been honored with the prestigious “Judge’s Choice” at the 2025 Asia Design Prize (ADP). This accolade, which is one of the most esteemed in the Asian design community, recognizes Lin’s profound influence and extensive contributions to the development and visibility of Asian design on a global scale. The Asia Design Prize, first introduced in 2016, is a collaborative endeavor initiated by the design communities of Japan and South Korea. Organized by the Korean design media company, DESIGNSORI, the competition seeks to identify … Read more