Coronavirus: Hong Kong boy band Mirror begins work on ‘anti-pandemic video’ as donations pour in for city’s Covid-19 fight
- Efforts are in response to call to action by liaison office head Luo Huining to tackle surge in infections
- Opinions mixed on whether making Mirror the face of city’s anti-pandemic efforts could work
The efforts were in response to a call to action by Luo Huining, director of the central government’s liaison office in Hong Kong, who chaired a meeting on Friday with the city’s property tycoons to come up with measures to tackle the surge in infections.
Among a 16-point list, 12-member boy band Mirror will be turned into the face of the city’s anti-pandemic efforts, according to Richard Li Tzar-kai, who heads the free-to-air television station ViuTV where the group rose to stardom.
A spokesman from the station told the Post on Saturday that “[their promotional video] is already in the making and will be released as soon as possible”, but did not divulge other details.
Mirror’s recruitment as “anti-pandemic ambassadors” drew debate on online chat groups and social media platforms. Opinions were mixed on whether it was a good idea, with some saying it felt like a stunt while others claimed the strategy could work.
Another joked fans who contracted Covid-19 could be cured by catching a glimpse of Mirror, while others said they expected to see the newly formed girl group Collar and another local boy band Error also appointed as ambassadors.