TAIPEI: Former F.I.R. member Real Huang is preparing to move to Singapore with his wife and two daughters, citing his children’s education and the growth of his music education business as the main reasons.
The 46-year-old Taiwanese musician, whose real name is Huang Han-ching, shared his plans in an interview with China Times on Oct 31.
He and his wife, Flora Li, have been married for 12 years and have two daughters: Xiao Hua Bao, 11, and Duo Duo, nine.
Huang, who left the Taiwanese pop-rock trio F.I.R. in 2024 to focus on independent music production, retired from singing in October last year.
Since then, he has concentrated on being a full-time father and music teacher, while building his company, Little Future, which nurtures young musical talent.
He has reportedly invested nearly NT$10 million (about RM1.3 million) into the business, which already operates in Taipei and Singapore. The expansion will see him build a stronger presence in Singapore, potentially combining teaching facilities with a small theatre.
Huang said the move was largely driven by his wish to give his daughters an international education and more choices for their future studies.
He plans to travel regularly between Taiwan and Singapore to oversee his business while spending time with his family.
Despite stepping away from singing, Huang still earns a substantial income from his songwriting catalogue.
He reportedly makes about NT$30 million (around RM3.8 million) a year in royalties from hits such as F.I.R.’s Our Love and Crescent Moon Bay, as well as Compromise and I’m Easy To Fool.
“My personal lifestyle is actually very simple. I don’t collect luxury cars. Most of my expenses go towards my children’s education and family holidays,” he said, adding that he now earns more than he spends, giving him financial freedom.
Huang, who sold his first song in 2002, will mark his 25th year in the music industry next year.
He is preparing a special anniversary concert and a new original single, while continuing to focus on teaching, composing, and enjoying a more balanced family life.