The Taiwanese entertainer Liu Wen-cheng was born in Taipei, Taiwan, on November 12, 1952. He released his debut album, Nuoyan, in 1975, sparking a prolific career in Mandopop music. Nearly 40 albums followed Nuoyan, along with hit singles like "Tai Yang yi Yang." Liu Wen-cheng quickly reaching pop-idol status in his homeland and became one of the highest-grossing touring acts not only in Taiwan, but also in China. He was named "Best Male Singer" at the Golden Bell Awards in 1980, ultimately receiving the award again in 1982 and 1983. Meanwhile, he established a thriving career as an actor, too, appearing in movies like The Golden Age, A Voluntary Act, and numerous others throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s. As his career continued to a soar, though, he opted to retire from performing in 1983 and, instead, focus on behind-the-scenes projects. He moved to America one year later, then returned to Taiwan in 1986 to launch his own record label. Guiding the early careers of Annie Yi, Fang Wen Lin, and Annie Yi allowed Wen-cheng to maintain a role within the music industry, even as he continued to shy away from the spotlight. However, the record label folded during the early 1990s and Wen-cheng returned to America, this time for good. He remained a virtual recluse for years, avoiding the public eye. Meanwhile, a number of compilation albums continued to hit the Chinese and Taiwanese markets, introducing songs like "Ye Li Ya Nu Lang" to new generations of fans.
