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Bestards

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Bestards (理想混蛋) With hundreds of millions of streams across digital platforms and a reputation for sold-out tours, Bestards has emerged as one of the most influential folk-pop forces in the modern C-Pop scene. The band’s phenomenal streaming success is headlined by their viral hit "Farewell" (離開的一路上), which dominated the Spotify Taiwan charts as one of the top-streamed songs of 2024, quickly surpassing 50 million views on YouTube.

The band consists of lead vocalist Kidding (Chiu Chien-Hao), guitarists Dillion (Lee Chien-Ting) and Jerry (Kuo Che-Cheng), and drummer/vocalist Look (Lu Ko-Pei). What began as a group of medical university students sharing their passion for songwriting quickly transformed into a cultural phenomenon.

Their early breakthrough, “Rain or Shine” (不是因為天氣晴朗才愛你), became an anthem for a generation, securing its place as a perennial favorite on streaming platforms and cementing their status as masters of the "healing" acoustic-pop ballad. Bestards’ artistry is defined by the songwriting prowess of its members, whose compositions balance intricate melodies with lyrics that explore identity, love, and the courage to remain an "idealist" in a pragmatic world.

Their debut album, The Fool (愚者), earned them a prestigious nomination for Best New Artist at the 32nd Golden Melody Awards. In 2025, the band reached a historic new milestone with their first arena show at the prestigious Taipei Arena, headlining two consecutive nights of sold-out performances for tens of thousands of fans—a feat that solidifies their status as one of C-Pop’s premier live acts. As they continue to evolve, Bestards remains a vital voice in contemporary music, proving that sincerity is the most powerful language of all.