A-Sun (singer)

Taiwanese singer

In this Chinese name, the family name is  Huang.

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A-Sun

Born|

Huang Yen-lin

(1975-02-28)28 February 1975

Yunlin County, Taiwan

Died| 6 April 2009(2009-04-06) (aged 34)

Xindian, Taipei County, Taiwan

Occupation| Singer-songwriter
Years active| 2002–2008
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese| 黃嬿璘
Simplified Chinese| 黄嬿璘
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Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin| Huáng Yànlín
Alternative Chinese name
Chinese| 阿桑
Literal meaning| Judy Huang
| Transcriptions

Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin| Ā Sāng
Musical career
Also known as| A-Sang or Ah-Sang
Ah-sun
A-San or Ah-San
Judy Huang
Labels| HIM International Music

Musical artist

Huang Yen-lin (28 February 1975 – 6 April 2009), better known by her stage name Ah Sang , A-Sang, or A-Sun (阿桑, a slang term for "old woman" in Taiwanese Hokkien), was a Taiwanese Mandopop singer-songwriter. She died in 2009 from breast cancer, aged 34.[1][2]

## Career

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A-Sun began her career by singing at pubs. She gained more widespread attention when she sang the closing song of the Taiwan idol TV series Rosebush's Love. She also released a successful cover of "Ji Mo Zai Chang Ge", originated by Michael Cretu under the title "Moonlight Flower".[3]

She released two albums, both of which were well-received.[3]

## Personal life

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A-Sun was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2008, after falling ill at a performance. Although she underwent treatment, the cancer later spread to her lungs and liver. She died on 6 April 2009.[1]

## Discography

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Studio albums

* 2003 Love Hurts (受了點傷)
* 2005 For the Lonely... (寂寞在唱歌)

Soundtracks and theme songs

TV series featuring her songs include:

* The Rose (2003 Taiwanese series)
* Chinese Paladin (2005 Chinese series)
* The Hospital (2006 Taiwanese series)
* Justice Bao (2010-2012 Chinese series) - the ending theme song of Season 2 (2011) was written by her, and sung by her friend Shane Chang after her death.

## Awards and nominations

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* 2004 15th Golden Melody Awards
* Nominated - Best New Artist, Love Hurts

## References

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1. ^ a b "Taiwan Singer A-sun Dies". The Straits Times. 8 April 2009. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
2. ^ "Taiwan Singer A Sun Dies of Breast Cancer". China Radio International. 7 April 2009. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
3. ^ a b "Taiwan singer A Sun dies of breast cancer | Music". China Daily. Retrieved 8 March 2025.

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HIM International Music

Executives|

* Lu Yan-qing (CEO)

Performers|

| Solo|

* Yoga Lin
* Yo Lee
* Yisa Yu
* Olivia Ong
* Boon Hui Lu
* Karencici
* Where Chou

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Group|

* Power Station
* F.I.R.
* antitalent

Actors|

* Jesseca Liu
* Joanne Tseng

Former|

* A-Sun
* Kaira Gong
* Aska Yang
* Wu Chun
* Rose Liu
* Jeno Liu
* Jiro Wang
* Anthony Neely
* Dylan Kuo
* Prince Chiu
* Selina Jen
* Hebe Tien
* Ella
* S.H.E
* Calvin Chen
* Aaron Yan
* Mike He
* Sa Sa

Subsidiaries|

* All Ears Music Inc.
* HM Music
* Blooming Music & Arts

Website: HIM International Music

Authority control databases

International|

* VIAF
* WorldCat

National|

* United States

Artists|

* MusicBrainz

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