The city's newest pop sensations, ATV's Asia Millionstar singing contest champion Adason Lo (above right), 24, and first runner-up Sharco Kang Shuaike (above left), 22, have not been dazzled by their first taste of showbiz fame. With a singing and songwriting ability compared to Jay Chou Jie-lun, and with looks that rival Taiwanese singer-actor Jerry Yan Cheng-xu, Lo has already earned a fan base from the internet community. Kang, on the other hand, has found massive support not just in Hong Kong but also in his hometown of Guangzhou.
While getting used to the showbiz lifestyle, the two stars are focused on their music - and they do not mind going head to head in the best newcomer category at next year's music awards season.
What's happening now after winning Asia Millionstar?
Lo: I might make guest appearances in television dramas in future, but I have to focus on my debut album first, hopefully this summer. There will be at least 11 songs - some fast-paced ones and some ballads that I've written. I'm hoping the album will catch the awards season [in January]. Attending the music awards will be very important for my music career - they are recognitions for a new artist, and I think you can only be officially considered as a singer after appearing at these music awards.
Kang: I really hope to have my own album released by the end of this year, so that I can be in time for January's music awards. But I haven't even begun working on it yet, and I haven't been signed to any record labels. So I'm not sure how to get the ball rolling.
So will you two be competing with each other again early next year?