XIN Liu is getting ready to go on her XANADU 2.0 tour, and she shares how she has been preparing her choreography, blending ethnic elements into her tour along with performances at Coachella and HITC, producing her album, ‘O,’ her parents’ reaction to “Dad, What Are You Doing?” and more!

XIN LIU:

Hello Billboard! I’m XIN LIU. It’s been two years since ‘XANADU 1.0.’ During this time, for ethnic culture, I’ve gained clearer, deeper insights thanks to my IP, ‘XIN’S WORLD,’ where I explored hometown traditions in all fields – dance, music, embroidery. So this year will feature more ethnic elements. The stage design is far more dynamic now. We added catwalks to get closer to the audience. The visuals are also more direct and bold, reflecting the richness of my inner world. There’s definitely a suit-clad character dancing. I’d love to include an eight-pointed star. It symbolizes ethnic motifs. Also, a silhouette singing. The ‘XANADU’ album has an embroidery theme, so this needle will “thread” through the concert’s narrative. I come from a place with diverse ethnic cultures, it’s innate. I’ve always loved these elements, but now I fuse them with modern expressions, as the saying goes, “Ethnic is universal.” I hope audiences worldwide can see and hear China’s cultural essence, that’s what I hoped to achieve. I’m a meticulous planner, without it, I’d feel insecure. I’m probably planning next year’s work already. I only share things when fully prepared, releasing unfinished work feels irresponsible. I have intense OCD, especially about aesthetics perfection, everything I see must align with my vision. When something falls short of my standards it becomes an impassable roadblock, yet when certain details become truly unmanageable I learned to let go, to embrace others’ perspectives, only then can I move forward. I want to share this thought with everyone, you must let certain things go.

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