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The State Temple of the Martial God is one of Tainan’s four main temples to the matchmaking god Yue Lao. The deity is already busy tying red marriage threads, but now he has yet another task on his plate—helping people get concert tickets. Fans say that chasing idols is like falling in love. By paying respects to Yue Lao, the god can help tie the red thread of fate between a fan and their idol, enabling them to snag tickets and maybe even meet them. Fans are therefore bringing more than your typical snacks and sweets as offerings. They’re also leaving fan merchandise on the offering table.

The table in front of Yue Lao at Tainan’s State Temple of the Martial God is full of offerings. Aside from your usual biscuits and candy, some idol merchandise has also started appearing.

When the K-pop boyband BTS announced that they’re performing in Kaohsiung in November, fans went to Yue Lao before tickets went on sale in the hopes of getting tickets.

BTS fan
On the form you can write the name of the concert and the band members’ names. It’s more sincere if you write it by hand. Then I’ll prepare instant noodles, chips, and pudding endorsed by the band.

BTS fan
I prayed to Yue Lao when BTS came to Taiwan before and I was able to buy tickets. If you’re an idol fan, you know you need to pray to Yue Lao in order to get tickets. He’ll help us find a good match.

Fans say that chasing idols is like dating. Praying to Yue Lao will help you tie the red string of fate between you and your idol. They also claim you will always be able to get tickets if you pray to Yue Lao, becoming a brand-new service for the matchmaking god. Fans have even invented a new way to pray. Besides clearly writing the idol’s information on a prayer card, it’s best to bring a doll, hand lantern, or products endorsed by them, as well as a layout of the concert venue to clearly explain your wish.

Lin Pei-huo
Temple chair
Wein the serve industry welcome everyone. Take your time making your request. Whatever I want today, I just take it slowly and ask one question at a time. Usually when we pray, we burn joss paper and incense while telling the god what we want.

You usually pray to Yue Lao when looking for love. But now, you can also go to Yue Lao when looking for concert tickets. This new strategy is quickly becoming a mainstay among idol fans.

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