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.
Others were less enthusiastic. One user questioned how much Mirror could help with combating the virus without any medical knowledge, and urged the authorities to “do something more concrete”.
