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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.

Film Score Music Director

Served as the music director for films such as Cape No.7, Night Market Hero, Monga, and Twa-Tiu-Tiann, achieving box office records exceeding 100 million in Taiwan. Won Best Original Film Score at the 45th Golden Horse Awards for Cape No.7.

Pop Music Concert Music Director / Band Leader / Keyboardist

Collaborated with artists including A-Mei, Rene Liu, Tanya Chua, Rainie Yang, Fish Leong, S.H.E, Fong Fei-fei, Tiger Huang, Jody Chiang, Leehom Wang, Karen Mok, Terry Lin, and others.

Producer / Composer / Arranger

Cross-industry collaborations spanning pop albums, concerts, films, and theater, having composed over 300 pop songs and more than 200 film scores to date.

Former Position

• CEO, Taipei Music Center

Current Positions

• This Side Entertainment Co., Ltd. — Chief Operating Officer: Responsible for artist A&R, management, music theory, training, company strategy, and assisting in entertainment industry-related investments.
• Waveform Music Co., Ltd. — Music Director/Board Director: Oversees business strategy, record distribution, music production/composition/arrangement, and organized the Taichung Chiming School Charity Music Camp for six consecutive years.
• TMTA Taiwan Music Technology Industry Development Association — Executive Director: Promotes pop music education starting from vocational training, advocates for the rights of musicians and sound technicians, and plans music history preservation.
• MuseTech Music Studio — Director: Focused on music production, Golden Melody Awards jury, human resource integration for large concerts, budget analysis, and business development.
• Yamaha Music Taiwan Co., Ltd. — Synthesizer Endorser: Assists in testing and developing new models, acts as spokesperson and demonstrator at launch events.

Awards

• 22nd Golden Melody Awards, Instrumental Category (Best Instrumental Album) — Infinite Fusion Band Debut Album
• 25th Golden Melody Awards, Instrumental Category (Best Album Producer) — Infinite Fusion Band 4 Album
• 8th Golden Indie Music Awards (Best Musician) — Infinite Fusion Band 7 Album
• 45th Golden Horse Awards (Best Original Film Score) — Cape No.7
• 7th Chinese Music Media Awards (Best Arrangement) — Jin Sha Unbelievable
• 10th Taipei Film Festival (Best Music in a Feature Film) — Cape No.7

Current Positions

• Contracted keyboardist and arranger/producer for Mayday
• Executive Director of the Kaohsiung Music Center
• Chairman of the Taiwan Pop Music Industry Technology Development Association
• Co-director of the Pop Music Talent Training Program for the master's program at National Tsing Hua University

Experience

Judge (Golden Melody, Golden Indie, Golden Bell Awards)

• Served as a judge for the Golden Melody Awards 12 times, from the 22nd edition to the present
• Judge for the 1st and 5th Golden Indie Music Awards
• Judge for the 41st Golden Bell Awards (Television)
• Judge for the 56th Golden Bell Awards (Radio)

Music Production (Senior Record Producer, Arranger, Composer)

• Nominated for Best Single Producer at the 14th Singapore Golden Melody Awards for Aska Yang's “Onion”
• Contracted keyboardist and member of Mayday's production/arrangement team since 2000
• Former Music Director for Bobby Chen & New Formosa Band's New Year's Eve Concert
• Keyboardist for Jay Chou's overseas concerts
• Band leader and keyboardist for A-Mei on her overseas concert tours
• Music Director for the 2018 National Games Opening Ceremony in Yilan
• Music Director and Composer for the 2018 National Day Projection Mapping Show at the Presidential Office Building
• Music Designer for the 2019 “Lighting Up the Thirteen Levels” light sculpture public art project by the General Association of Chinese Culture
• Frequently serves as Music Designer for Presidential Inaugurations, National Day Ceremonies, and welcome receptions for Olympic champions and World Baseball Classic winners

Music Education

• Co-director of the Pop Music Talent Training Program for the master's program at National Tsing Hua University

Influenced by rock music during high school, Cosine began exploring indie music and film scoring in college. After graduation, she became involved in cross-genre music projects, record production, and performance art. In graduate school, she expanded into pop music and live concert production and performance.

She is currently a full-time musician and an adjunct assistant professor at Fu Jen Catholic University, specializing in music production, arrangement, keyboard instruments, and computer programming. His expertise lies in modern pop styles.

Current Positions

• Signed songwriter at Major 7 Creative
• Collaborating music producer at Octave Music
• Music director/producer for the team “WhatAbout the Music”
• Keyboardist for the bands Respect, Yesido, and Tat

Past Experience

• Adjunct teaching assistant for Electronic Music/Sound Design at Fu Jen Catholic University's Department of Music (2007–2013)
• Music producer and studio assistant at ProFaith Studio (2006–2007)
• Nominee for Best Album Producer in the Instrumental Category at the 18th Golden Melody Awards (Popular Music)
• Collaborated with artists including Alien Huang, Lai Tzu-Hung, Yuki Hsu, Jam Hsiao, Wilber Pan, AP Pan Yu-Chien, Nine Chen, Shi Shi Sun Sheng Xi, July Band, Lai Yen-Chu, Winnie, Chen Hsin-Yue, Genie Chuo, Terry Lin, Chao Chuan, Ian Wu, Joanna Wang, and DaXiMen Band.