{"id":925810,"date":"2025-12-23T15:51:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T07:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/?p=925810"},"modified":"2026-03-11T11:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T03:00:31","slug":"lin-yikong-life-journey-the-next-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/en\/interview-en\/lin-yikong-life-journey-the-next-station\/","title":{"rendered":"Lin Yikong&#8217;s Reflection on Life and Music: The Next Station and Moving Forward"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Some silences aren&#8217;t about stagnation; they&#8217;re about shifting tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>For Lin Yikong, these past four years without releasing a personal album have not been about taking a break or escaping; rather, they represent a slow yet steady journey through life.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station.jpg 850w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The brand new album The Next Station will officially meet everyone in December. This isn&#8217;t a rushed return simply to update us on recent happenings; instead, it&#8217;s an album that acknowledges change, embraces contradictions, and even accommodates a sense of being lost. Rather than hastily defining Who am I right now?, Lin Yikong chooses to confront the truth first\u2014life doesn&#8217;t have a direct route.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Phil Lam \u6797\u5955\u5321 |\u300aThe Next Station\u300b\u5168\u789f\u8a66\u807d\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V3Rrh2X1ijY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Life is like a train, and every stop is not unnecessary.<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>Lin Yikong candidly admits that due to this change being so genuine, he finds it challenging to establish a fixed identity for himself.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-1.jpg 825w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Thus, Next Stop in Life becomes the core concept of The Next Station. It\u2019s not about predicting the future, but rather reflecting on every stop we&#8217;ve made\u2014those imperfect, inconsistent, and even contradictory moments are all traces of a person\u2019s genuine existence. Life isn\u2019t a straightforward path; it\u2019s more like a train that constantly stops and sets off again.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">When the creator begins to doubt themselves.<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>In these past four years, Lin Yikong has gone through a rare period of blankness. There was a year when he didn&#8217;t release any work. It wasn&#8217;t due to a lack of inspiration but rather a deeper sense of being lost.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-2.jpg 825w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-2-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>I just finished reading &#8220;Philosophy&#8221;., writing songs for others and winning awards should theoretically bring joy. However, when I try to write for myself instead, it&#8217;s like hitting a bottleneck. After an artist has released ten albums, the most obvious emotional themes have already been explored repeatedly. Finding a way to avoid redundancy and artificiality while honestly confronting one&#8217;s inner feelings becomes increasingly challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>During that time, he clearly felt like he was just going in circles.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Behind the Scenes : The First Step You Take for Yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The real turning point comes from Behind the Scenes. It&#8217;s a piece that embodies a sense of stage presence and momentum, and it\u2019s also a conversation with oneself\u2014stop overthinking, and stop doubting the present.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-3.jpg 825w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-3-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Now is our moment.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>When he was willing to take the first step instead of waiting for a perfect moment, things started to unfold naturally: music projects, First Take, becoming a father\u2014life\u2019s train was set into motion once again.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Which song resonates the most with the current version of yourself?<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>He himself finds it difficult to answer this question. Because life at this moment is not a single state.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-4.jpg 825w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-4-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Bohemian (No) Rhapsody represents a passion and perseverance\u2014seeking light in the darkness; The People I Think of When I&#8217;m Untitled belongs to those moments of sitting down to have a conversation with oneself\u2014reflecting on the people who have helped and influenced us on our journey through life.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not just one song, but multiple tracks that together shape the essence of this moment.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The highs and lows are simply scenes along the journey.<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>High Mountains and Low Valleys has been a companion for countless people during tough times. Years later, looking back, Lin Yikong has developed a more grounded understanding of Rise and fall.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-5.jpg 825w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-5-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>In life, new challenges and surprises are bound to arise, and it\u2019s precisely because of uncertainty that we need to cherish the people and experiences we&#8217;ve had. Even in loss, there is a gift. It is these experiences that help us stand strong again when we fall into the depths once more.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Confidence no longer comes from outcomes, but from accumulation.<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>To describe the current Lin Yikong compared to his debut or High Mountains and Low Valleys era, he would confidently say: it&#8217;s all about confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>This confidence isn&#8217;t about showing off; it&#8217;s born from accumulation. It&#8217;s shaped by the songs you&#8217;ve written, the paths you&#8217;ve walked, and the lows you&#8217;ve endured.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-6.jpg 825w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-6-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>At the same time, he places greater importance on mental health\u2014understanding how to manage stress and accepting his own imperfections.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">At 40, it&#8217;s not just about You Only Live Once.<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>As he steps into his forties, Lin Yik Wong takes a reserved stance on the trendy YOLO (You Only Live Once) philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Precisely because You Only Live Once, you have no idea how the days ahead will unfold, which is why you should be even more prepared and have a solid plan in place.<br>He doesn\u2019t believe in betting everything on Seize the youth.; instead, he believes that life is a long journey.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-7.jpg 825w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-7-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t wait until you&#8217;re old to enjoy life; instead, take good care of your body and keep doing what you love, extending your passions for as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>As long as I want, I can keep doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The proudest yet most guilty decision.<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>Looking back over forty years of life, the thing I am most satisfied with and the thing I regret the most are surprisingly the same choice\u2014returning to Hong Kong to pursue my dream of music.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Because of this decision, he has caused his parents years of worry. Even today, he still hopes to prove them right through hard work and achievements, showing them that all those worries were not in vain.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-8.jpg 825w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-8-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The next stop is still ahead.<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>The Next StationIt&#8217;s not just about the unknown, but about continuously moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-9.jpg 825w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-9-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-9-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>For the audience, it\u2019s a moment to ponder the next stage of life; for Lin Yikong, however, it\u2019s as simple as can be\u2014what\u2019s the next song? What\u2019s the next album?<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The train is still on its journey, and the trip is far from over.<br>This stop is just our first pause.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Lin Yikong&#8217;s journey over four years leading to his new album The Next Station, exploring life&#8217;s unpredictable path, self-identity, mental health, and the continuous pursuit of music and passion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":907200,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"This article explores Lin Yikong's insightful perspective on life as a train with various stops representing different experiences. His upcoming album The Next Station symbolizes embracing change, contradictions, and self-discovery. Key themes include the importance of confidence born from accumulated experiences, mental health awareness, and the long journey of pursuing one's passion, especially as he steps into his forties. Lin Yikong reflects on returning to Hong Kong, facing uncertainties, and defining a genuine self amidst life's contradictions, offering listeners a motivational story of resilience and ongoing growth."},"categories":[13248],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-925810","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-interview-en"},"raw_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some silences aren't about stagnation; they're about shifting tracks.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For Lin Yikong, these past four years without releasing a personal album have not been about taking a break or escaping; rather, they represent a slow yet steady journey through life.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":907206,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907206\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The brand new album The Next Station will officially meet everyone in December. This isn't a rushed return simply to update us on recent happenings; instead, it's an album that acknowledges change, embraces contradictions, and even accommodates a sense of being lost. Rather than hastily defining Who am I right now?, Lin Yikong chooses to confront the truth first\u2014life doesn't have a direct route.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V3Rrh2X1ijY\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V3Rrh2X1ijY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:embed -->\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Life is like a train, and every stop is not unnecessary.<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lin Yikong candidly admits that due to this change being so genuine, he finds it challenging to establish a fixed identity for himself.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":907207,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907207\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thus, Next Stop in Life becomes the core concept of The Next Station. It\u2019s not about predicting the future, but rather reflecting on every stop we've made\u2014those imperfect, inconsistent, and even contradictory moments are all traces of a person\u2019s genuine existence. Life isn\u2019t a straightforward path; it\u2019s more like a train that constantly stops and sets off again.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">When the creator begins to doubt themselves.<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In these past four years, Lin Yikong has gone through a rare period of blankness. There was a year when he didn't release any work. It wasn't due to a lack of inspiration but rather a deeper sense of being lost.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":907208,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907208\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I just finished reading \"Philosophy\"., writing songs for others and winning awards should theoretically bring joy. However, when I try to write for myself instead, it's like hitting a bottleneck. After an artist has released ten albums, the most obvious emotional themes have already been explored repeatedly. Finding a way to avoid redundancy and artificiality while honestly confronting one's inner feelings becomes increasingly challenging.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During that time, he clearly felt like he was just going in circles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Behind the Scenes : The First Step You Take for Yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The real turning point comes from Behind the Scenes. It's a piece that embodies a sense of stage presence and momentum, and it\u2019s also a conversation with oneself\u2014stop overthinking, and stop doubting the present.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":907209,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907209\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now is our moment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When he was willing to take the first step instead of waiting for a perfect moment, things started to unfold naturally: music projects, First Take, becoming a father\u2014life\u2019s train was set into motion once again.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Which song resonates the most with the current version of yourself?<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He himself finds it difficult to answer this question. Because life at this moment is not a single state.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":907210,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907210\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bohemian (No) Rhapsody represents a passion and perseverance\u2014seeking light in the darkness; The People I Think of When I'm Untitled belongs to those moments of sitting down to have a conversation with oneself\u2014reflecting on the people who have helped and influenced us on our journey through life.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It's not just one song, but multiple tracks that together shape the essence of this moment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The highs and lows are simply scenes along the journey.<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>High Mountains and Low Valleys has been a companion for countless people during tough times. Years later, looking back, Lin Yikong has developed a more grounded understanding of Rise and fall.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":907211,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907211\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In life, new challenges and surprises are bound to arise, and it\u2019s precisely because of uncertainty that we need to cherish the people and experiences we've had. Even in loss, there is a gift. It is these experiences that help us stand strong again when we fall into the depths once more.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Confidence no longer comes from outcomes, but from accumulation.<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To describe the current Lin Yikong compared to his debut or High Mountains and Low Valleys era, he would confidently say: it's all about confidence.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This confidence isn't about showing off; it's born from accumulation. It's shaped by the songs you've written, the paths you've walked, and the lows you've endured.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":907212,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907212\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the same time, he places greater importance on mental health\u2014understanding how to manage stress and accepting his own imperfections.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">At 40, it's not just about You Only Live Once.<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As he steps into his forties, Lin Yik Wong takes a reserved stance on the trendy YOLO (You Only Live Once) philosophy.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Precisely because You Only Live Once, you have no idea how the days ahead will unfold, which is why you should be even more prepared and have a solid plan in place.<br>He doesn\u2019t believe in betting everything on Seize the youth.; instead, he believes that life is a long journey.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":907213,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907213\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don't wait until you're old to enjoy life; instead, take good care of your body and keep doing what you love, extending your passions for as long as possible.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As long as I want, I can keep doing it.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The proudest yet most guilty decision.<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Looking back over forty years of life, the thing I am most satisfied with and the thing I regret the most are surprisingly the same choice\u2014returning to Hong Kong to pursue my dream of music.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because of this decision, he has caused his parents years of worry. Even today, he still hopes to prove them right through hard work and achievements, showing them that all those worries were not in vain.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":907214,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907214\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The next stop is still ahead.<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Next StationIt's not just about the unknown, but about continuously moving forward.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":907215,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ztylezman.com_the-next-station-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-907215\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the audience, it\u2019s a moment to ponder the next stage of life; for Lin Yikong, however, it\u2019s as simple as can be\u2014what\u2019s the next song? 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