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preface
If the music scene is a galaxy, then she is the radiant and mysterious star among them. Her voice is enchanting and unique, on par with Faye Wong, and she was once known as the "song demon" who can compete with her.
However, at the peak of her career, she chose an unexpected direction - falling in love with the living Buddha, away from the spotlight.
After years of retirement, her name is still unforgettable. What prompted her to make such a decisive choice?
Born to be a singer: Kwan Shuyi's music begins
In 1986, 20-year-old Guan Shuyi stepped into the music scene because of a seemingly random decision. She participated in the 5th "Rookie Singing Contest", at first just to help her sister get the autographs of Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung. However, fate has arranged a turning point for her here.
Kwan Shuyi was born in Hong Kong in 1966, from a wealthy family, and has been loved since childhood. The privileged living environment has shaped her flamboyant and casual personality.
In the competition, her innate voice immediately attracted the attention of the judges. Although she didn't finish in the top three, the experience opened the door to music for her.
After the competition, Kwan Shuyi went to Japan to study fashion design. However, living a routine life did not satisfy her desire for freedom and creativity. After participating in the "Blue Coast Singing Competition" in Tokyo and winning the championship in one fell swoop, her musical talent was once again recognized.
PolyGram, Hong Kong's largest record company, extended an olive branch to her and invited her to return to Hong Kong for development. In this way, Guan Shuyi officially embarked on the road of singers.
Double back competition: the pinnacle showdown with Faye Wong
In 1989, Guan Shuyi launched her first solo music album "Winter Love", and won the "Golden Song" Most Popular Newcomer Award in one fell swoop. Her success attracted a lot of attention in the industry, and she soon became a leading role in PolyGram.
In the group photo of Polygram's 20 years of stars, Guan Shuyi occupies the C position, flanked by Jacky Cheung and Alan Tam, and her status can be seen.
However, Kwan Shuyi's rise has not been without its challenges. At the same time, another talented singer Faye Wong (her stage name at the time was Wang Jingwen) was also emerging. The two had similar singing paths, and soon formed a situation of "both Fei and He Shengyi".
In 1994, the competition between Guan Shuyi and Faye Wong reached a white heat. Not only are the English names of the two Shirley (later Faye Wong changed to Faye), but even the looks are very similar, and they both cut their handsome hair.
At the concert of "Happy East China", they sang "Story of a Small Town" and "Obsessed Without Regrets" on the same stage, one is calm, the other is elegant, and each has its own merits.
In the same year, Guan Shuyi held a "rare Guan Shuyi concert" in the Red Pavilion, and Faye Wong was not to be outdone and held the "most wonderful concert". The two of them come and go, constantly making progress in the competition, and promoting the development of the Chinese music scene.
Kwan Shuyi's musical peak
Despite the fierce competition, Kwan has always adhered to her own musical style. She has a unique voice and versatile singing skills, and is able to handle a variety of different styles of songs. Her covers are often able to surpass the original song and breathe new life into the song.
In 1994, Kwan released the album "My way", which is considered to be her pinnacle. Among them, the song "Under the Stars" is very popular and has become a classic of that era.
Kwan Shuyi's interpretation adds a charming charm to this Hong Kong-style love song, which is both intimidating and vast.
However, Kwan Shuyi's pursuit of music does not stop at commercial success. She leans towards avant-garde, individualized music, and these off-the-beaten-the-mainstream music, while highly artistic, is not always recognized by the general public.
This insistence of hers eventually led to a parting of ways with PolyGram.
Retirement and comeback
In 2001, just as Kwan Shuyi's career was reaching its peak again, she made a surprising decision.
After releasing her solo album "True Classics" and achieving good sales, she suddenly left all her contracts behind and went abroad. The following year, she gave birth to her son, Kwan Junxian, and became a single mother.
This decision caused an uproar in the entertainment industry. Guan Shuyi has changed from a proud star to a maverick single mother, and the media began to speculate wildly about the identity of the child's father.
It wasn't until 12 years later that Kwan revealed the truth: the child's father was the 8th Shuri Rinpoche, the Living Buddha of Bhutan.
Guan Shuyi has been a believer in Tibetan Buddhism for many years, and she met and fell in love with Rinpoche. She described Rinpoche as "the best feeling of anyone she knew," but chose to raise her children alone in order to fulfill his religious mission.
This experience brought great mental pressure to Guan Shuyi and also affected her career development.
In 2006, Guan Shuyi decided to return to the music scene. She released the album "About Me" and held a concert at the Red Pavilion. However, time has passed, and it is difficult to regain the glory of the past.
Despite this, when she sang "Rare Lover" in tears at the concert, it still touched the hearts of countless fans.
Rough years
After returning to the music scene, Guan Shuyi faced many challenges. In 2009, she released Shirley's Era, an album that blended multiple musical styles, but the response was mediocre. Compared with the treatment of debut singers in the same period, Guan Shuyi's situation can be described as worlds apart.
The downturn in her career and emotional setbacks have taken a serious toll on Kwan Shuyi's mental health. In 2016, she was walking on the beach of Hoi Ching Lake, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, when she suddenly walked into the sea and was fortunately rescued in time.
In 2017, Guan Shuyi once again made headlines for the "big restaurant trouble" incident. This series of negative news further hit her image and career. However, even in the most difficult moments, Kwan Shuyi still did not give up music.
In 2018, Kwan Shuyi signed a contract with Universal Music and began to participate in commercial performances frequently. Although she is no longer the tsundere singer who sings only for love, she is still working hard for the future of herself and her son.
She sings classic songs on various stages, warming the hearts of herself and her fans with music.
epilogue
From the queen of the music world to retiring and having children, and then to the persistence and struggle in her later years, Guan Shuyi's story is embarrassing and moving.
Her story reminds us that every choice in life matters, and perseverance and courage in the face of setbacks are the most precious qualities.
Kwan Shuyi's legendary life will always be an indelible chapter in the Chinese music scene.
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