[19] The tour concluded on July 16, 2016, at the Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,[20] after traveling to 23 cities worldwide and holding 34 performances, drawing over 400,000 attendees.

[31] On November 12, 2016, Tsai shared on Instagram that she had traveled to Sweden to collaborate with music production company The Kennel and worked with Hayley Aitken, Olof Lindskog, Johan Moraeus, and others.

He also revealed that the production model would differ from past projects, as Tsai planned to form her own team to create songs, shoot music videos, and handle post-release promotion.

[33] On July 20, 2017, Tsai shared with reporters at the MTV Global Mandarin Music Awards that she had completed about 80% of the song selection process but had not yet finished the lyrics.

[36] On March 1, 2018, Tsai revealed on Instagram that she had worked at Karma Sound Studios in Thailand with Richard Craker, Rhys Fletcher, Alex Sypsomos, and Stan Dubb.

[40] On June 24, 2018, Tsai mentioned in an interview with QQ Music's Big Star Show program that the album would include some of her own compositions and would still be primarily dance-oriented.

She noted that working with different creative teams provided significant momentum, enabling her to express herself in new ways and creating a musical experience that would resonate with listeners.

[2] The song incorporates various musical elements and background vocals, such as playful lip sounds, strong drum & bass beats, and a rap section in the latter half.

"Womxnly" blends Southeast Asian instruments, tropical house, and reggae influences, creating a delicate yet powerful emotional ballad.

"Lady in Red" merges pop music with rap, with Tsai using a low, seductive vocal tone to complement the eerie atmosphere of the track.

"Romance" combines classical piano, electronic sounds, gothic rock, and R&B elements to create a cool, ethereal, yet emotionally intense atmosphere.

The lyrics offer a cruel yet beautiful depiction of modern love, with Tsai saying, "Sometimes, romance is preordained – the prince meets the princess, and they live happily ever after.

"Vulnerability" drew its arrangement inspiration from David Bowie, with a retro soul-folk base, blending hip hop, rock, and soul influences.

In one of the photos, Tsai is seen wearing an exaggerated red lip accessory from the brand Shuting Qiu, striking an eerie hand gesture and a fragile expression.

Yen felt the myth's themes aligned with the album's exploration of femininity, as well as its reflections on human nature and the balance of good and evil.

[72] On April 5, 2019, Tsai appeared on the iQIYI variety show Youth With You, where she performed "Ugly Beauty" with Guan Yue, Jia Yi, Sun Zelin, Feng Junjie, and Lian Huawei.

[73] On April 11, 2019, she participated in the Chinese variety show Singer 2019 on Hunan TV, where she performed "Ugly Beauty" with Greeny Wu.

[78] On December 14, 2019, Tsai performed "Ugly Beauty", "Womxnly", "Sweet Guilty Pleasure", and "Hubby" at the 13th Migu Music Awards.

[59] On June 26, 2019, Tsai released the music video for "Romance", directed by Cheng Wei-hao, featuring actors Rhydian Vaughan and Bamboo Chen.

At the same time, we'll present my classic songs from the past 20 years in a new way, hoping to give the fans a true sense of our team's dedication in this alternate dimension.

[107] By January 8, 2023, the tour spanned over three years and included 23 performances in two cities in Taiwan, with a total production cost of approximately NT$400 million.

[109] On April 6, 2023, Tsai's manager, Tom Wang, confirmed that the team had received numerous invitations to tour overseas, but stated that the schedule was still being evaluated for feasibility.

Through lively dance tracks, she heals emotional wounds, presenting a unique narrative perspective and style that sets it apart from last year's works.

"[116] CMIC Music Awards jury commended the album's exceptional production, noting that its style, arrangement, and sequencing were well-crafted.

Chinese Musicians Exchange Association noted: "After a four-year hiatus, Jolin Tsai's Ugly Beauty is a meticulously produced album with a relaxed and expressive vocal performance.

"[5] Bradley Stern of MuuMuse stated: "Ugly Beauty marks Jolin Tsai's glamorous return to the music scene after a four-year break since her 2014 album Play.

"[118] Sina Weibo music critic Zou Xiaoying wrote: "For Jolin Tsai, this is a milestone album—one that is narrative-driven while remaining at the cutting edge of fashion.

From the tracks laden with negativity, Tsai channels her positive energy and confidence, no longer fearing public judgment but staying true to herself.

It begins with confidence and ends with the acceptance of imperfection, featuring internationally-influenced dance tracks while gradually stripping away sensory stimuli to reveal raw emotional lines.

Not only does the album incorporate popular contemporary music styles, but it also explores serious social issues such as aesthetic diversity, campus bullying, personal growth, and the distance from evil.