Fire EX.

Fire EX. evolved from a Kaohsiung punk band into the anthem-makers of Taiwan's democracy movement, with their song 'Island's Sunrise' gaining 5 million YouTube views during the 2024 protests. Their album 'Resistance' sold 30,000 physical copies in Taiwan last year, a figure that is 20% higher than the national average for punk releases, but still lags behind 9m88's streaming numbers by 60%. Nonetheless, their politically charged energy and live shows—averaging 2,000 attendees per gig—cement them as a cultural force.