The Surging News reporter Yu Yan intern Yang Jieru
Singer Joseph Pang Mai Lang (real name Pang Mingtao) was previously hospitalized for mental illness.
More than two months later, on May 31, Pang Mailang told The Paper (www.thepaper.cn) that his mental condition has improved and he is currently receiving rehabilitation treatment at a hospital in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Now he is "in a calm mood" and does not think about the previous controversy. After being discharged from the hospital, he will continue to work and want to perform in Shanghai.
The surging news previously reported that in the early morning of March 12, Pang Mailang's former agent Bai Xiao posted a video through Pang Mailang's social account saying that Pang Mailang had been admitted to a psychiatric hospital due to suffering from schizophrenia. He also said that it will be difficult for Pang Meilang's business to continue.
Bai Xiao said in the video that in 2018, he felt that Pang Mailang's state was getting worse and worse. When he met Pang Mailang, his weight was 130 pounds, and now it has dropped to 80 pounds.
Chen Zhengding, the village secretary of Nanshahe Village, Daijiaba Town, Ningqiang County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, Pang Mailang's hometown and the village branch secretary of Nanshahe Village, Ningqiang County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, also confirmed in an interview with The Paper that Pang Mailang had beaten his parents, and then the village reported to the police station. On the afternoon of March 1, a local psychiatric hospital picked up Pang Mailang.
On May 31, Pang Mailang told The Paper that he did not want to talk much about his condition. He said that at present, it is mainly based on convalescence, before the body is relatively weak, now the weight has increased from 80 pounds to 108 pounds, "the body is not very weak now", the mood is also very calm.
Pang Said that during the time he received treatment in the hospital, he missed the time when he performed at Livehouse. Although sometimes the audience for the performance is not large, he does not care, "I just want to perform". He plans to be discharged from the hospital and recuperate at home for two months before continuing to compose and perform.
Regarding Pang Mailang's condition, Bai Xiao told The Paper that he had spoken to Pang Mailang on the phone a few days ago, and because of Pang Mailang's mental condition, they were no longer cooperative. "Now I'm just his friend."
Bai Xiao said that he has now found a relatively stable job and does not want his personal life to be disturbed anymore.
【Dialogue with Pang Mai Lang】
The Paper: How are you doing now?
Pang Mai Lang: I am still in the hospital, and I am recovering well. The original body is weak, now it is not very weak, and the weight is now 54kg. Sometimes the doctor's consultation lasts about half an hour, mainly in recuperation. I listen to a lot of music when I'm not doing anything, listen to pop music, watch a lot of videos, and mainly focus on music.
The Paper: Do you remember how you were put in the hospital?
Pang Mai Lang: I won't say this.
The Paper: Who is taking care of you in the hospital right now?
Pang Mai Lang: My dad takes care of me every day, and sometimes I will communicate with him briefly, such as what I will do when I go out.
The Paper: How are your emotions in the recent hospitalization?
Pang Mai Lang: More calm, do not think about the previous things.
The Paper: Your father said in an interview with the media before that he hoped to live a good life with you and hoped that you would marry your daughter-in-law. What do you think?
Pang Mai Lang: He has expressed it, and I agree.
The Paper: Which of the songs you created felt the most?
Pang Mai Lang: The song "Strange Magician", "such a mysterious and elusive look, the veil in his hand instantly disappeared... "The lyrics are very interesting, the melody is more alternative, and the singing is more relaxed and pleasant."
The Paper: What do you think of the controversy that netizens have about you before?
Pang Mailang: Overall, I still don't have a lot of unrealities, (netizens) different views and opinions, which I can do some thinking. See if they can make a point about the music, and if it is, I will accept and adjust.
The Paper: What does music mean to you?
Pang Mai Lang: Music is my dream.
The Paper: What are your plans after that?
Pang Mailang: After leaving the hospital, take a two-month break before arranging a performance. At present, I just want to recuperate from the disease, and I will create it after the disease is cured.
The Paper: Where do you want to perform?
Pang Mai Lang: Shanghai.
The Paper: Worried about being out of the music market for too long?
PANG: No, because I will keep coming up with new works.
Editor-in-Charge: Cui Xuan
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