Vanness Wu's career began with early struggles, including being sent to Weight Watchers as a child and discovering dance there. This passion led him to perform at venues like Atlantic City and Vegas, where he faced racial challenges but found strength through Asian American communities. Moving to Taiwan at 22, he pitched demos inspired by K-pop groups, eventually achieving fame with 'Meteor Garden.' Despite the chaos of stardom, Wu embraced self-belief and family support. He discusses navigating failure in business ventures, such as a jewelry brand, and finding success in unexpected areas like shoe design. Faith plays a significant role in his life, influencing his art and decisions. Wu reflects on growing up Buddhist and later converting to Christianity, which impacted his entire family. In the lightning round, he expresses regrets about stopping piano lessons and highlights future projects, including an English album and faith-focused social media content.