Named by Jolin Tsai in a lawsuit threat, the One Million Star singer hits back citing mainland Chinese law: “Do your homework.”

(Taipei, Jan 9) Taiwanese pop diva Jolin Tsai has remained in the spotlight with her “PLEASURE” concert, but controversy erupted after parts of the show were allegedly misinterpreted by some netizens. Reports say a related partner company has taken legal action and even named Liang Xiaojun, who previously appeared on One Million Star (《超級星光大道》). In response, Liang posted a video on Jan 8, pushing back and saying, “Do your homework before releasing a statement.”

In the video, Liang said she was not the first person to interpret Tsai’s work, and that she had clearly framed her commentary from the start as an “entertainment-oriented” interpretation. She added that the themes presented in Tsai’s new album and concert—such as the “seven deadly sins” and the idea of an “earthly paradise”—are rooted in Western religious and cultural concepts.

Liang also urged organizers and partner units to pay attention to provisions in China’s Regulations on Religious Affairs, including the principle that non-religious organizations should not conduct religious activities, arguing that legal requirements and potential risks should be assessed more carefully before staging concerts locally.

Addressing accusations of being “anti-China” based on nationality issues and her daughter’s Chinese spelling mistakes, Liang rejected the claims. She said that although she grew up overseas, she has long held deep affection for traditional Chinese culture and even took her child back to study classical culture. In her view, treating a child’s mistakes—caused by limited Chinese proficiency—as a political insult is illogical.

As for the claim that Tsai’s team is promoting traditional Chinese culture through the concert, Liang cited Tsai’s lyrics and responded, “There is nothing left to say.”

Liang took a tough stance toward what she described as aggressive fans and coordinated online attacks. She warned that deliberately mobilizing large-scale complaints to retaliate against others or manipulate public opinion could, in serious cases, involve criminal liability such as insult, defamation, or other offenses. She also invited creators facing similar harassment to contact her privately and share evidence, saying she would not rule out filing joint police reports if necessary. She emphasized that while freedom of speech is protected, the internet is not beyond the law, and said she may consider releasing “regular artistic interpretations” of Tsai’s work if harassment continues.

Meanwhile, Tsai’s Beijing concerts have reportedly received official approval and are set for June 13–14 at the National Stadium (the Bird’s Nest). The stage design will continue the immersive experience from the Taipei opening show, suggesting it was not deemed a “religious activity.” She is also set to become the second Taiwanese female singer to hold a concert at the venue after A-Mei (Chang Hui-mei).