Hailing from Zhudong, Hsinchu, Chen Wei ru is a prolific Hakka singer-songwriter and one of the few artists in Taiwan whose Hakka repertoire spans diverse genres, including folk, mountain songs, rock, and electronic pop. Excelling in composing lyrics and melodies in both the Hailu and Sixian Hakka dialects, he continually infuses Hakka music with fresh vitality through his delicate lyricism, profound emotional resonance, and richly layered musical arrangements.
Since his debut, Chen has been deeply dedicated to Hakka music creation for over a decade. He has released four full-length original Hakka albums and over 50 original tracks, with a performance record exceeding 300 shows across major music festivals, cultural events, and international stages. Demonstrating his profound creative prowess and musical charisma, his 2016 debut album, My Dad Speaks Hailu, My Mom Speaks Sixian, earned three major nominations at the 28th Golden Melody Awards: Best Hakka Album, Best Hakka Singer, and Best Album of the Year.
In recent years, Chen has actively engaged in international cultural exchanges. He has been invited to perform in Sarawak, Malaysia, on six occasions and composed the 85th-anniversary theme song, "Sarawak is My Home," for the Sarawak Hakka Association, using music to connect Hakka cultures worldwide. His industry acclaim was further solidified in 2024 when his track "Oriental Beauty" won second place in the Hakka category at the Taiwan Original Popular Music Awards, while "Sing Out My Love" received an Honorable Mention.
Beyond writing and performing, Chen has long been committed to the promotion of Hakka music. He currently serves as a judge and regular guest for the pop segment of Hakka TV’s Nao Re Da Lei Tai and has composed theme songs for the network's program Fu Qi Lai Le. Through his continued efforts to nurture a new generation of Hakka musical talent, he strives to bring Hakka culture into everyday life through the accessible medium of pop music.