Hathaway

Jay Chou's daughter, named Hathaway, was born on July 10, 2015, in Taiwan, China. Her mother is Kunling, Jay Chou's wife. On the evening of October 14, 2015, Kunling posted a photo of Hathaway's face on Weibo, showing that she has a prominent forehead and long eyelashes, presenting an adorable appearance. In the caption, she referred to her daughter as "Hathaway" in English, while expressing her expectations and blessings for her daughter's growth, hoping she can face future challenges with a positive outlook on life and grow up healthy and happy. She also emphasized that the family is Hathaway's strong backing and wished her a life full of happiness, joy, and love.

On the evening of January 1, 2016, Kunling shared another photo of Hathaway on Weibo. In the picture, Hathaway has big eyes and long eyelashes, wearing a white coat, and a gold wig that was added through Photoshop. Kunling commented that "2015 was a very enriching year," reflecting a fulfilling family life during that year.

Jay Chou once revealed that he would compose a song for Hathaway to include in his new album. On January 30, 2016, at midnight, Jay Chou first released the MV of the song on Facebook, titled "Past Life Lover." The song was inspired by a melody he played when Hathaway was four months old. The lyrics express a father's love for his daughter: "There is a girl named Hathaway. When she was four months old, I played a melody. I am proud of her... she is my daughter." The MV depicts various scenes from Hathaway's birth to growing up, including learning, playing the piano, singing, and even imagining her future wedding. Notably, at the end of the MV, there is a scene showing Hathaway playing the keyboard in her early stage, with her delicate features and adorable face attracting attention, becoming a key element of the song.

Additionally, the MV also incorporates scenes of Jay Chou and Kunling's wedding back view, as well as descriptions of different stages of Hathaway's growth. It is reported that the inspiration for "Past Life Lover" came from two notes Hathaway casually played on a toy piano, which served as the starting point for the song's creation. The release of this song sparked lively discussion among fans, showcasing Jay Chou's deep affection for his daughter and glimpses into family life.