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'90s Singer Li Mao Shan Now Reportedly Waits Tables In China, Had Gone Into Hiding Due To S$12Mil Gambling Debt

The 65-year-old ‘Wu Yan De Jie Ju’ singer would occasionally perform at the restaurant. If recognised by diners, he would deny it and say he just “looks like Li Mao Shan”.

If you’re a certain vintage, you might remember Taiwanese singer Li Mao Shan, or at least heard his hit duet with Taiwanese singer Lin Shurong ‘Wu Yan De Jie Ju’ or 'Silent Ending', which is still widely sung today.

Mao Shan rose to fame in Malaysia and Singapore in the '80s, earning him the nickname “Prince of Malaysia and Singapore”.

His popularity quickly spread back to Taiwan, where he also made a name for himself in hosting.

However, at the height of his popularity, Mao Shan became addicted to gambling and reportedly racked up massive debts to the tune of NT$300mil (S$12mil).

He eventually fled Taiwan with his family and has been living in obscurity overseas for 26 years.

Recently, veteran Taiwan media personality Di Zhiwei revealed on talk show Spotlight News that Mao Shan, now 65, was spotted waiting tables at a restaurant in China.

Mao Shan reportedly didn’t mind at all, even saying “a hero doesn’t fear humble beginnings”.

He would occasionally perform for diners and if recognised, he would deny it, saying he just “looks like Li Mao Shan”.

It is understood that he has since paid off his debts and many fans hope he will make a comeback, but Mao Shan has no desire to do so, though he did hold a concert in Genting in 2019.

In an interview in August 2024, Lin Shurong said: “I can’t find him now either. I can only try to contact him through his former record company boss, but for now, he doesn’t want to appear.”

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