Stefanie Sun Yan-zi may be one of the best-selling Chinese female singers - but she knows she can't please everyone.
The Singaporean star's new album, A Perfect Day, has had a mixed reception from critics and fans, despite selling more than a million copies across Asia. Sun reveals a darker side - a far cry from the happy girl-next-door style of her previous albums. She said the change in style caused friction with her record company.
Sun invited Taiwanese rock music producer Jeff Chia to help on the disc, and teamed up with long-time music partners Singaporean producers Li Si-song and Li Wei-song.
Sun (right), who was named best female singer at this year's Taiwanese Golden Music Awards, wasn't surprised that some people didn't welcome the sudden changes in her style.
'It's hard to explain to people what I want to do and to satisfy everyone,' she said. 'Sometimes, music can be very imaginative and personal.'
She said she was moved by at least one review, on Tom.com. 'I think the critic knows exactly what I'm trying to do and the reason for putting those songs on the album.