Mandopop icon Jolin Tsai (蔡依林) has always been loved by fans for her outspoken nature and feminist beliefs. During a listening party for her new album, the star spoke candidly about the project and other recent happenings – including a huge life decision.
On 22nd July 2025 (Tuesday), the 44-year-old held a listening party for her new album, attended by fans and media. “Pleasure” will be released worldwide on 25th July 2025 (Friday), marking Jolin’s first album in six years. The 13-track album is based on the concept of pleasure and Jolin’s journey of exploration of topics like desire and power from a female perspective.
During the event, the star sat with media outlets to talk about her new album and other topics. One of the questions asked was about her rumoured romance with actor Eddie Peng (彭于晏). Jolin and Eddie previously dated from 2006 to 2009, but separated due to opposition from Eddie’s agency. However, earlier this year, allegations surfaced that the pair rekindled their relationship and had been secretly dating for years.
Speaking on this rumour, Jolin laughed and said, “I don’t know how this online story got to this point”, indicating that she and Eddie never got back together. The singer also claimed to still be single, despite the rumours of her private life. At the same time, Jolin also revealed her current attitude towards love, saying, “I deserve to be loved without relying on you. You have to be worthy of me.”
The singer-songwriter also spoke about the other songs on her new album, including one noteworthy track about “egg freezing” or oocyte cryopreservation. When asked if she considered freezing her eggs, the star revealed that she already had, in consideration for her future. However, she didn’t disclose details, saying, “I don’t want to encourage girls to freeze their eggs, I just want to give my future self more choices.”
The other tracks in this project, including “Woman’s Work” and “Pillow”, offer more of Jolin’s perspective on societal issues that relate to women. While we wait for the album’s release, check out the first two singles from “Pleasure”:
Sources: China Press, Yahoo! TW, Marie Claire TW
