About the Competition
The Wings of Piano International Music Competition was founded by V.K in 2012 with the aim of providing a platform for music enthusiasts and lovers of pop piano to showcase their talents. This competition offers participants the opportunity to challenge themselves, learn from one another, and accumulate valuable stage performance experience. By participating in this event, individuals can cultivate their confidence and create remarkable moments of achievement that will be cherished for a lifetime.
- Registration Period ─ From July 20, 2026 (Monday) 0:00 to August 10, 2026 (Monday) 23:59 (UTC+8)
- Finalists Announcement ─ August 22, 2026 (Saturday) 13:00
- Final Round Date ─ September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
About V.K
"Confidently stand on the stage, enjoy your moment, and let music bring your dreams to life!" ─ V.K
The Wings of Piano International Music Competition is the first pop music competition in Asia that showcases the organizer's own compositions. To ensure an authentic representation of V.K's musical style, participants are allowed to use official accompaniment CDs during their performances. The event is open to the public, providing an opportunity for the fans to witness how others interpret V.K's works and gain inspiration for their own performances. The competition creates an exciting and immersive atmosphere, akin to a splendid feast of diverse musical expressions.
V.K ─ Founder / Judge
V.K is an iconic Asian pop pianist and composer from Taiwan. In addition to his own studio albums, he also makes music for multiple video games, advertisements, TV series, and films. Over these years, he has made some of the greatest hit songs and become one of the most popular crossover artists in Taiwan.
In September of 2020, V.K released a digital album “Endless Falling Lights : Supernova,” which was his first step into the J-pop music scene. In 2021, in order to encourage beginners to play more pieces made by Taiwanese composers, he published his elementary level sheet music book “V.K Elementary Piano Collection Vol. 1.”
V.K has a unique musical style that moves the audience and touches their heart without language. He has been performing across Europe, Asia, North and South America, gaining hearts and minds of fans around the world with his incredible musical talent. His music will definitely continue to shine across the globe.
RuRu “Ru's Piano” — Final Round Judge
RuRu is an ACG piano performer from Taiwan. She began learning classical piano at the age of five and continued to refine her skills, eventually earning a Master's degree in Piano Performance from National Taiwan Normal University.
In 2018, RuRu founded her YouTube channel “Ru's Piano.” Every week, she releases piano arrangements of anime and video game music. After years of dedicated creation, her channel has surpassed 2.7 million subscribers and accumulated over 470 million total views.
Her channel features covers from many popular titles, such as Dragon Ball, Naruto, Demon Slayer, Final Fantasy, and NieR: Automata. Many of these videos have reached millions or even tens of millions of views, receiving widespread love and recognition from international audiences.
Beyond her piano performances, RuRu is well-known for her cosplay and storytelling visual style. She frequently blends character outfits and game-world atmospheres into her videos. Through her deep understanding of the original works and her emotional expression, she ensures each piece is more than just an arrangement—it is a musical feast that resonates with her audience.
In recent years, RuRu has actively participated in live events, including anime conventions, ACG-related activities, and concert hall performances, giving fans the opportunity to experience her delicate and emotional musical interpretations in person.
Yu-Ting Chiang “I am Teacher Chiang” — Final Round Judge
Founder of the YouTube channel “I am Teacher Chiang” with 15 years of piano performance experience.
She graduated with a Master's degree in Music Performance from Tunghai University, studying under Chen Yu-hsien and Chen Min-hua. During her studies, she participated widely in various music and arts events, earning high praise for her excellent achievements in solo performance, teaching, accompaniment, and chamber music. After graduation, she remained highly active in the music community as a pianist and accompanist.
In 2017, Teacher Chiang co-founded the channel “LOL” with Eric, a flutist she has collaborated with for over ten years, officially launching her self-media career. In 2019, she founded her personal YouTube channel “I am Teacher Chiang.” As of 2024, she has achieved outstanding results across her social media platforms: over 600,000 subscribers on YouTube, 280,000 followers on Facebook, and 210,000 followers on Instagram.
With her unique charisma and sharp insight, Teacher Chiang successfully blends modern viewing habits with trending topics to create creative content rooted in classical music knowledge. Within a relaxed and joyful atmosphere, viewers can enjoy high-quality musical experiences and watch collaborations with internationally renowned performers. She hopes to use her digital media platforms to introduce classical music to a broader audience, allowing more people to feel its charm.
She currently serves as the host of the classic music show “Classic Magic” on Taiwan Public Television (PTS).
Final Round Piano
Bösendorfer Piano Model: 214VC
Modern Salon Grand – Perfect in size and sound.
In the 19th century, music salons were a crucial venue format for the Viennese music scene, making the 214VC the top choice for small to medium-sized concert halls.
Price: 6.5 million TWD
