Mandopop star Wang Leehom has released an English-language song titled 'Hope' to benefit Epworth Community Services, a Singapore-based charity.
Key facts
- •The song 'Hope' is now available on major music streaming platforms.
- •Goh Kheng Long has served as the music director for Epworth's past three fundraising galas as a volunteer.
- •Wang Leehom and Goh Kheng Long first collaborated in 1995 on the song 'Love Rival Beethoven'.
- •Epworth Community Services provides support for trauma care and early learning intervention.
- •The charity has served more than 40,000 individuals since its establishment in 1998.
Mandopop artist Wang Leehom has released a new English-language track titled 'Hope' to support the Singapore charity Epworth Community Services. The song premiered on Friday, July 31, at the charity's 'Where Hope Blooms' fundraising gala held at the One Farrer Hotel. According to Epworth, this is the first instance of an international Mandopop artist releasing an English song specifically to support a Singaporean social service agency.
Collaboration and Themes
The song was co-written, produced, and arranged by Singaporean music producer Goh Kheng Long, who has collaborated with Wang for over 30 years. The track focuses on themes of resilience and optimism, intended to honor the children, at-risk youths, and families supported by the charity. Wang stated that he hopes the song encourages those facing difficult life challenges to believe in their future.
Charity Impact and Mental Health
Funds raised from the gala dinner will support Epworth's programs in trauma care, early learning intervention, and developmental support. Since its founding in 1998, the organization reports having served over 40,000 individuals. Epworth executive director Tan Khye Suan noted that one in three young people in Singapore faces mental health challenges like anxiety and depression, while one in six exhibits behaviors such as aggression or rule-breaking.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Channel NewsAsia.
