Former Police Officer Lin Hong-ming Launches Kenting Borough Chief Campaign
Former police officer and singer Lin Hong-ming launched his campaign for Kenting Borough Chief in Pingtung County on October 29, hosting a star-studded concert that drew heavy-hitting Taiwanese entertainers including Golden Melody Award-winning singer Hong Rong-hong, according to star.ettoday.net.
A Star-Studded Political Launch in Kenting
The campaign headquarters opening turned into a major musical event, featuring performances and appearances by veteran stars. According to star.ettoday.net, the lineup included Wang Jui-hsia, Liu Fu-chu, Yuan Hsiao-di, Li Hsing-wen, Tsai Yi-de, Tsai Ya-lu, Yang Hui-chieh, Dai Jing-fang, and the duo Tai-I-Hsien consisting of Tung-yen and A-wen, as well as Wu Min-shuo. Former wife Chang Hsiu-ching sent a floral arrangement congratulating Lin on a high vote count despite not attending in person. Liu Fu-chu noted at the event that he and Lin have known each other since participating in the television program Five Lights Award prior to Lin’s police career, describing him as straightforward and reliable. Li Hsing-wen also drew significant attention from local residents seeking photographs.
Lin Pledges Salary to Public Safety and Elderly Care
During the October 29 rally, Lin and his partner Lin Hsin-ching knelt before his 88-year-old father, who placed the number one campaign sash upon them. Lin pledged that if elected, he will donate his entire monthly borough chief salary of NT$54,000—totaling approximately NT$2.8 million over four years—toward public road safety, environmental cleanliness, and assistance for vulnerable and elderly residents.
Hong Rong-Hong Performs Collaborative Songs at Outdoor Rally
The evening culminated with an appearance by Golden Melody Award winner and sworn brother Hong Rong-hong, who served as the finale act. According to star.ettoday.net, Hong and Lin performed their collaborative song “Forever Brothers” together. Hong also performed “The Road of Love,” alongside representative works by his father Hung Yi-feng including “Tragic City” and “Pitying the Meeting of Lovers,” promising to return to Kenting if Lin wins the election. As Hong prepared to perform an encore, light rain began to fall, prompting a concluding rendition of “An Umbrella” as the outdoor rally drew to a close.