Having left his post for a slightly more entertaining affair, Yundi Li has been reinstated on the jury for the Chopin Competition. His absence, however, has left many wondering if he is suited for the position.
According to an informant at the competition, Yundi has returned after a five-day stint at a friend's wedding. The courtship, however, included the model star bride, Angelababy.
If you aren't in the know, Li is the laureate of the Chopin Competition back in 2000. An astounding player, sure, but his absence sparked a controversy within the competition's ranks.
The counsel, to which Yundi is a part of, had to remain in limbo while the pianist continued on with his affairs. As one would imagine, this did not bode well with his peers.
Yundi's missing from the jury made international headlines. Thus, the player became a popular ticker for most news outlets.
As Gramophone reports: "Yundi's missing from the jury caused a huge debate again and helped win him another tide of headline entertainment stories across the country including Taiwan and Hong Kong with strong discussions on the social media channels. He is criticized being contempt of the competition and unprofessionalism. Fans back him up and speak highly of his loyalty and generosity in offering presence at a friend's wedding even at the height of an international competition."
Weddings in Shanghai are quite an affair and require copious amounts of eating and drinking for their duration. Yundi may need a dose of vitamin C and an IV to get him through the rest of the competition!
For now, check out why he holds the title as Laureate below.
