Eason Chan jokes: "I don't mind jumping into the sea why not Sentosa!"

Eason Chan once openly declared that he would jump into the sea with his album producer if his latest work, Fifth Floor Happiness, was not listed in the Taiwanese Golden Melody Awards.

Speaking to reporters a few days ago, the Hong Kong singer-actor said, "If I do not get it, I do not really mind [jumping into the sea]. However, we have to find a clean place first Why not head to Sentosa!"

For his latest album, the 35-year-old chose to embark on a different musical style from his previous works. On the criticisms he received from fans, he confessed that there is a certain opportunity cost between trying out something new and satisfying fans expectations.

"I have read the responses from a few fans. I feel that my fans can be placed in different categories. There are fans who have told me that they will try to listen to this album too."

The singer shared that he was initially not used to his new style when he first listened to it. "When people come into contact with something new, they will not be used to it in the beginning. When I first sang 'Exaggerated' in a screaming manner, people who heard it at first were shocked too.

"For example, Leslie Kwok's accent was unaccepted by people initially, but it turned out to be his most distinguished feature. Fans have the freedom to like or not-like my songs. To do something new, there is definitely opportunity cost involved."

He sang praises of Taiwanese singer-composer, Jay Chou and expressed his full admiration for Jay's bravery, "He knows what fans like, but he is always trying out new things."

Asked to describe his own music, he said, "I feel that when you spend more time creating that music, more time is needed to experience it. My music is not an instant hit which will fade away eventually. The flavour of it comes out the more times you listen to it."

Before the interview ended, Eason profusely apologised for being unable to make his way down to Singapore personally. He gave a shout out and shared that he would like to travel to Singapore as soon as possible and indulge in its hearty local fanfare.