831(八三夭)

831 is a Taiwanese band formed on August 31, 2003 (which also serves as the origin of their band name). The current members include Xiaoju (band leader and keyboardist), Apu (lead vocalist and guitarist), Batian (bassist), Liu Bi (guitarist), and Adian (drummer). In December 2013, the original drummer, Ziyu, announced his departure from the band, and Adian officially joined as the new drummer. On September 1, 2018, 831 performed at Taipei Arena for the first time. On March 23, 2019, they made their debut at Kaohsiung Arena.

== Band History == In the summer of 2003, five high school friends graduated from Taipei Municipal Chenggong High School and formed "831" on the last day of summer vacation, August 31st. They began participating in events like Spring Scream and Wild Stage Open. In 2007, 831 entered the finals of the Ocean Grand Prize competition at the Sea Music Festival. After years of honing their skills through performances, they were approached by the popular Channel V show "CIRCUS ACTION" in 2008 to compose the theme song for their third season, "Let's Go to Hawaii." The song's lively and passionate sound quickly made 831 a trending topic online. "Let's Go to Hawaii" was also chosen as the annual advertising song for the renowned theme park "小人國." The following year, 831 was nominated for the "Best Band" award at the "FRESH MUSIC AWARDS 09" in Singapore, voted by DJ critics.

In 2007, 831 officially transitioned from an underground band to a mainstream one, releasing their first album, "The Confused Generation." The following year, they released "Saving the World." Later, they caught the attention of Mayday's Ashin, who wrote a recommendation for them: "If you truly want to feel that impact on your heart, you can give 831 a try."