Jolin Tsai's 'Pleasure' wins Album of the Year at Golden Melody Awards

Taipei, June 27 (CNA) Taiwanese pop diva Jolin Tsai (蔡依林) won Album of the Year at the 37th Golden Melody Awards on Saturday for "Pleasure," capping off a successful night after also taking home Best Mandarin Female Singer and Best Vocal Album Recording.

Tsai prevailed over five fellow nominees, including Best Taiwanese Album winner "Soft Hearted" (做一個惜情軟心的人) by Ricky Hsiao (蕭煌奇), Best Hakka Album winner "Ngai" by Huang Yu-han (黃宇寒) and Best Indigenous Language Album winner "Masonolay i Cepo'" by Outlet Drift (漂流出口).

The other nominees were "Same Stories, Different Narratives" by The Crane (鶴) and "Quit Quietly" by Best Band winner Sunset Rollercoaster.

"Making this album has allowed me, together with all the musical partners who understand me, to see different landscapes. Most importantly, I know I'll never lose myself again," Tsai said after receiving the trophy.

"I couldn't have come this far without everyone who worked behind the scenes on this album," she added.

The Album of the Year victory marked Tsai's second in the category. She previously won the top honor in 2019 for "Ugly Beauty."

Also winning three awards was Ayal Komod, taking home Best Mandarin Album for "Go With The Flow" (跟著感覺走), Best Mandarin Male Singer and Best Composer.

Song of the Year went to "Happiness Is Singing Movie" (幸福在歌唱), the theme song from the film "Sunshine Women's Choir" (陽光女子合唱團), performed by singer A-Lin.

Female idol group Genblue, meanwhile, won Best Vocal Group.