https://www.scmp.com/rss/517995/feed The latest news on Anson Kong (AK), Hong Kong singer, dancer, actor and member of Mirror, including showbiz news and updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Edmund Lee Edmund Lee 2.5/5 stars A bus blast on Valentine’s Day in 1998 that killed 16 and injured dozens in Wuhan, in China’s Hubei province, provides the blueprint for We’re Nothing at All, a trenchant drama that marks a rare rekindling of Herman Yau Lai-to’s passion for socially conscious storytelling after the veteran Hong Kong filmmaker’s mostly bombastic action blockbusters over the past decade. Anchored by visceral performances from a pair of singer-actors, who play the misanthropic gay couple at the heart of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3348613/were-nothing-all-movie-review-herman-yaus-grim-social-critique-too-heavy-handed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3348613/were-nothing-all-movie-review-herman-yaus-grim-social-critique-too-heavy-handed?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:15:08 +0000 Theodora Yu Theodora Yu An Asia-wide intellectual property festival will be held in Hong Kong in April, featuring Japanese musicians – including Cocomi as its ambassador – and pop culture exports such as hit franchises Gundam and Godzilla. Con-Con Hong Kong, held at AsiaWorld-Expo on April 4 and 5, will also showcase immersive exhibitions and dialogue sessions with Asian creators. “Con-Con”, which stands for Convention for Connection, was designed as a cross-sector platform with intellectual property (IP) at its core,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3343203/gundam-godzilla-headline-asian-ip-festival-con-con-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3343203/gundam-godzilla-headline-asian-ip-festival-con-con-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:49:51 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Manchester United’s academy team won an extraordinary game of 12 penalties as they downed a team of hosts Hong Kong’s hottest prospects on Friday. The visiting United under-16s were 3-1 down at the end of 90 minutes and staring defeat in the face against a Hong Kong Premier Youth League Select at Mong Kok Stadium. Then, having already added 10 minutes of stoppage time to the first half, officials calculated a further 10 at the end of the second. United proceeded to win two penalties in those 10... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3322060/hong-kong-youngsters-pay-penalty-manchester-united-counterparts-finish-strongly?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3322060/hong-kong-youngsters-pay-penalty-manchester-united-counterparts-finish-strongly?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:26:24 +0000 Mirror’s Edan Lui is celebrating his birthday today, on January 21 – and he has come a long way since his days as one of 99 participants on the talent show Good Night Show – King Maker hosted by Hong Kong television station ViuTV in 2018. Before breaking into Cantopop, Lui was a seasoned pianist who sang as he played, wowing audiences. The talented, all-round musician is not only well versed in the piano, but has mastered the violin – another instrument that he incorporated into his performances... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3248707/mirrors-edan-lui-turns-27-cantopop-stars-career-so-far-viutvs-king-maker-keung-and-anson-lo-award?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3248707/mirrors-edan-lui-turns-27-cantopop-stars-career-so-far-viutvs-king-maker-keung-and-anson-lo-award?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Jan 2024 02:00:14 +0000 Hong Kong boy band Mirror “will keep singing”, the group’s leader said as it finished the opening show of a 16-concert run on Monday, the first since an accident at a performance in 2022 seriously injured a dancer. The 12 band members lined up on stage after two encores and spoke to the more than 14,000 fans at the sold-out show at AsiaWorld-Expo. The group performed non-stop for close to three hours, before leader Yeung Lok-man addressed the fan-packed hall. “Often, we may step up to say much,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3248524/boy-band-mirror-fans-flock-hong-kong-venue-group-prepares-first-concert-performances-2022-accident?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3248524/boy-band-mirror-fans-flock-hong-kong-venue-group-prepares-first-concert-performances-2022-accident?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:48:59 +0000 Hong Kong cinema is so back, it would now take a particularly biased or ignorant observer to deny the remarkable resurgence that is happening before our eyes. Following a record-breaking year that saw the city’s film industry produce the two highest-grossing local features – sci-fi spectacle Warriors of Future (HK$81 million/US$10 million) and ensemble comedy Table for Six (HK$77 million) – in its entire history, 2023 kicked off in similarly buoyant mood with the Lunar New Year release of A... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3246279/every-hong-kong-film-released-2023-ranked-worst-best-year-new-directors-continue-make-history?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3246279/every-hong-kong-film-released-2023-ranked-worst-best-year-new-directors-continue-make-history?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Dec 2023 08:25:08 +0000 As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of the year’s most exciting and noteworthy feature films from around Asia. From effects-laden blockbusters and dramas to impressive debuts from emerging talent, here are this writer’s picks for the 12 best new films from across the region. 12. In My Mother’s Skin Set in a remote corner of the Philippines during World War II, Kenneth Dagatan’s dark fairy tale follows the efforts of a young girl to care for her ailing mother. As the men are... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3245685/ranked-12-best-asian-films-2023-concrete-utopia-hidden-blade-and-godzilla-minus-one?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3245685/ranked-12-best-asian-films-2023-concrete-utopia-hidden-blade-and-godzilla-minus-one?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:15:10 +0000 As most people have switched to enjoying their favourite TV shows and films on streaming platforms over the past decade, the heyday for live TV broadcasts seems to have come and gone. Still, there’s no denying the immense impact TV entertainers can have on the audience. And it’s not only those who appear in dramas or variety shows – many of Hong Kong’s famous faces first found fame through appearances on TV commercials. Among the most notable are Ekin Cheng and Cecilia Cheung, who separately... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3244317/hong-kong-star-karena-ngs-eclectic-luxury-handbag-collection-sunshine-my-life-actress-channels-quiet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3244317/hong-kong-star-karena-ngs-eclectic-luxury-handbag-collection-sunshine-my-life-actress-channels-quiet?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Dec 2023 04:00:19 +0000 Move over Goop and Oprah’s Favourite Things. Lane Crawford, Asia’s iconic department store, recently launched a curated selection of inspiring gifts that will spread joy and wow your loved ones this holiday season. The retailer is celebrating all things merry and bright this Christmas with an enchanted woodland theme inspiring its in-store design as well as its festive packaging. Stores are transformed into magical forests, complete with branches adorned with sparkling lights, dustings of snow... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3242688/style-edit-lane-crawford-brings-christmas-woodland-theme-and-festive-gift-range-hong-kong-goodies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3242688/style-edit-lane-crawford-brings-christmas-woodland-theme-and-festive-gift-range-hong-kong-goodies?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Nov 2023 02:00:39 +0000 With the streetwear trend and work from home shift showing no sign of quitting, many men in Hong Kong have followed suit – or not, as the case may be – by swapping jackets and ties for more casual attire. Mark Cho and Alan See, however, are arguably the city’s most dapper holdouts. Louis Vuitton’s first fashion show in Hong Kong will be held on November 30 The founders of menswear purveyor The Armoury have invited me for a sneak peek at their latest project, the newly opened Pedder Arcade on the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3241615/inside-pedder-arcade-hong-kongs-new-luxury-destination-modelled-londons-burlington-arcade-shopping?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3241615/inside-pedder-arcade-hong-kongs-new-luxury-destination-modelled-londons-burlington-arcade-shopping?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:00:31 +0000 For more than 20 years, the Tambour has been the heart and soul of Louis Vuitton’s watch collection, showcasing the redoubtable horological expertise that the Parisian luxury maison has built up over recent decades. With a striking contemporary design, Louis Vuitton’s signature drum-shaped watch has aged beautifully since it was introduced in 2002, but that hasn’t stopped the maison from constantly refining its look to keep it fresh for new generations of fans. Anson Kong of Mirror’s 5 go-to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3240179/style-edit-louis-vuittons-tambour-has-been-reimagined-sleek-sports-watch-thanks-new-lft023-movement?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3240179/style-edit-louis-vuittons-tambour-has-been-reimagined-sleek-sports-watch-thanks-new-lft023-movement?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Nov 2023 02:00:18 +0000 Hong Kong professional footballer Matt Orr has established a remarkable reputation in the city’s sporting sphere of late. Orr, who plays striker, netted a pivotal goal against Palestine just last month at the Asian Games. The goal gave Hong Kong a 1-0 win, advancing them into the quarter-finals. It was a defining moment for the city, as it marked the first time Hong Kong secured a position among the top eight contenders in the Asian Games since 1958. Although the team suffered a 4-0 defeat to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3238621/meet-hong-kongs-cristiano-ronaldo-matt-orr-26-year-old-began-playing-age-four-and-just-helped-city?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3238621/meet-hong-kongs-cristiano-ronaldo-matt-orr-26-year-old-began-playing-age-four-and-just-helped-city?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Oct 2023 06:00:21 +0000 Mirror member Anson Kong turns 31 today! The Hong Kong boy band member has ventured beyond music and made his foray into acting, appearing in several ViuTV dramas and films. In his most recent role in the horror film Back Home, he plays a young man cursed with the ability to see the dead, starring alongside Asian-American Hollywood star Bai Ling. He’s also set to take on the role of pet psychic in the film We 12, featuring all 11 of his bandmates. Beyond the entertainment industry, he’s also... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3238057/anson-kong-mirrors-5-go-fashion-looks-back-home-star-and-hong-kong-boy-band-member-loves-louis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3238057/anson-kong-mirrors-5-go-fashion-looks-back-home-star-and-hong-kong-boy-band-member-loves-louis?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Oct 2023 06:00:27 +0000 The Hong Kong International Film Festival (IFF) returns this summer with an eclectic programme. Running from August 15-30, it gives the city’s cinephiles the perfect excuse to escape the sweltering heat to sit in air-conditioned cinemas and enjoy a feast of diverse offerings. Traditionally offering a more accessible and crowd-pleasing selection than the festival’s centrepiece spring event, Summer IFF this year boasts a new Taiwanese crime comedy, a chilling Hong Kong ghost story, an acclaimed... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3230247/hong-kong-summer-international-film-festival-2023-10-must-sees-including-past-lives-back-home?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3230247/hong-kong-summer-international-film-festival-2023-10-must-sees-including-past-lives-back-home?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2023 03:15:17 +0000 Four members of Hong Kong boy band Mirror will perform solo concerts this summer, as their manager MakerVille has appointed a designated team to monitor stage safety during the shows in July and August. Members Jeremy “Jer” Lau Ying-ting, Anson Lo Hon-ting, Keung To and Edan Lui Cheuk-on will take the stage individually at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai and AsiaWorld-Expo on Lantau this summer, production company MakerVille revealed on Thursday. “This time, the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221036/hong-kong-boy-band-mirror-perform-solo-concerts-summer-group-manager-makerville-appoints-stage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221036/hong-kong-boy-band-mirror-perform-solo-concerts-summer-group-manager-makerville-appoints-stage?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 May 2023 11:15:34 +0000 In time, 2022 will be remembered as a turning point for Hong Kong cinema, the year in which it finally rose from the ashes and became an exciting regional player again. After a depressing start to the year that saw local cinemas shut down for nearly four months as a consequence of Covid-19 control measures, the first Hong Kong film to brave the release schedule, Breakout Brothers 2, was obliterated at the box office by first The Batman and then Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3204332/ranked-worst-best-every-hong-kong-film-released-2022-year-filmmaking-city-turned-corner?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3204332/ranked-worst-best-every-hong-kong-film-released-2022-year-filmmaking-city-turned-corner?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:15:08 +0000 It’s not uncommon for children to look up to their parents as role models and some even grow up to follow the same career path. However, being inspired by your successful mum or dad is very different from using that connection to get ahead of the game. Look at the entertainment industry in Hollywood and you’ll find that it’s dominated by generations of the same family, which leads to the rise of the term “nepotism babies”. It describes the children of celebrities who have followed in their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3203576/10-asian-nepotism-babies-born-privilege-hong-kong-icons-eddie-kwan-faye-wong-and-chingmy-yaus-kids?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3203576/10-asian-nepotism-babies-born-privilege-hong-kong-icons-eddie-kwan-faye-wong-and-chingmy-yaus-kids?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:20 +0000 By the time Lokman Yeung and Anson Kong Ip-sang arrived at Aberdeen Centre, a shopping centre in Richmond in British Columbia, western Canada, their fans had already been waiting an hour for them. The duo – members of Mirror, Hong Kong’s hottest Canto-pop boy group – were in Canada on December 10 to promote the fifth season of reality television show King Maker and to introduce 14 finalists from North America. The televised contest had launched their own entertainment careers and garnered them... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3203093/next-mirror-hong-kong-band-members-canada-introduce-hopefuls-new-king-maker-season-and-meet-their?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3203093/next-mirror-hong-kong-band-members-canada-introduce-hopefuls-new-king-maker-season-and-meet-their?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Dec 2022 23:15:08 +0000 Japanese actress Rina Takeda spent many weekends watching movies with her family. Her father, a karate teacher, was a huge fan of films from the 1980s. Her all-time favourite is the 1985 adventure comedy The Goonies. Not surprisingly, The Karate Kid (1984) is also a favourite. “My father is a huge movie buff and encouraged me to watch movies from the ’80s even though they were made before I was born,” she says with a laugh. “He also inspired me to take up karate – my brother also did it so I... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3201499/zombies-hong-kong-dreams-hollywood-and-acting-jackie-chan-movie-japanese-action-star-rina-takeda?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3201499/zombies-hong-kong-dreams-hollywood-and-acting-jackie-chan-movie-japanese-action-star-rina-takeda?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:15:09 +0000 The organisers of a concert by popular boy band Mirror refused to disclose further information on stage equipment to a government investigation at one point in the inquiry, the Post has learned, as officials overseeing the venue are set to be grilled in the legislature on Monday. The information MakerVille and Music Nation declined to provide to the government’s investigative task force included mill certificates – a quality assurance document confirming the chemical and mechanical properties of... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3199395/mirror-accident-hong-kong-boy-band-members-dancers-express-shock-over-report-findings-venue?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3199395/mirror-accident-hong-kong-boy-band-members-dancers-express-shock-over-report-findings-venue?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Nov 2022 09:39:44 +0000 Up to 20,000 Mirror fans have tuned in to watch the live launch of the Canto-pop boy band’s first music video after a two-month break, as some called on the group’s management to take responsibility for a horrific accident that left a dancer seriously injured. Supporters of the band on Monday watched the launch of the music video for Mirror’s latest single, “We All Are”. The song marked an end to the break announced by the group’s management, MakerVille, following the collapse of a monitor... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3195497/mirror-concert-accident-20000-fans-tune-return-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3195497/mirror-concert-accident-20000-fans-tune-return-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:27:54 +0000 Hong Kong’s labour minister has pledged to look into the employment terms of the dancers injured during a concert by Canto-pop boy band Mirror amid concerns the performers had signed contracts that were not covered by workforce compensation laws. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han’s comments came as government departments and police continued to investigate the cause of the incident, with an engineering expert suggesting a direction of inquiry was “discovered” on Saturday after a... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3187948/mirror-concert-accident-hong-kong-labour-authorities-look?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3187948/mirror-concert-accident-hong-kong-labour-authorities-look?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:58:15 +0000 Tens of thousands of Mirror fans remain angry and upset several days after a massive video screen fell onto the stage and struck two dancers during the Canto-pop boy band’s concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum last Thursday, leaving one of them in critical condition in intensive care. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu ordered a special task force to investigate the incident, but authorities said it might take weeks to release its findings. Here the Post looks at five key questions still to be... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3187337/what-questions-marks-are-there-over-equipment-hong-kong-mirror?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3187337/what-questions-marks-are-there-over-equipment-hong-kong-mirror?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:27:00 +0000 Engineering experts have said human negligence contributed to an accident at a concert by superstar Canto-pop boy band Mirror, while officials have placed the main responsibility for ensuring safety during the show on its organiser. Authorities on Friday said one of two metal cords connected to a massive video screen snapped during the group’s performance on Thursday night, which caused the monitor to crash onto the stage below and injure two dancers, one of them seriously. But two experts told... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3187114/hong-kong-engineers-say-human-error-played-part-mirror?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3187114/hong-kong-engineers-say-human-error-played-part-mirror?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:45:23 +0000 Tens of thousands of Mirror fans were left shocked when a giant video screen crashed down onto the stage in the middle of a concert at Hong Kong Coliseum on Thursday, injuring two male dancers performing with the Canto-pop boy band. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Friday ordered authorities to investigate the cause of the incident, which left one of the injured performers in critical condition and sparked questions about the safety of the stage. The accident also raised questions about how... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3187079/who-are-mirror-and-how-do-they-compare-bts-and-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3187079/who-are-mirror-and-how-do-they-compare-bts-and-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:38:17 +0000 A fall by a member of Hong Kong boy band Mirror on the second day of the popular group’s 12-concert series has sparked concerns among fans over stage safety. Frankie Chan Sui-fai was giving a speech on Tuesday night when he accidentally stepped off the edge of the stage, falling about a metre in front of a horrified audience at the fully packed Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom. Chan managed to get on his feet immediately below the stage, assuring fans and saying: “I’m sorry, I fell.” The incident... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3186699/call-safety-measures-after-member-popular-hong-kong-boy-band?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3186699/call-safety-measures-after-member-popular-hong-kong-boy-band?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Jul 2022 01:20:46 +0000 The Post invited 25 people to sum up how they would describe the city. Resilient When I was little, there was no television or internet and few had money. For nearly a century, I’ve lived through the second world war, two extreme civil unrests, Sars and now the Covid-19 pandemic. My word for Hong Kong is: resilient. Stay united, love and trust Hong Kong. Home is where the heart is. “Uncle” Ray Cordeiro, 97, radio DJ Enduring Hong Kong is an enduring torch! Because of the very strong vitality... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3183523/1-word-how-25-people-describe-hong-kong-city-close-their?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3183523/1-word-how-25-people-describe-hong-kong-city-close-their?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Jun 2022 02:00:17 +0000 Canto-pop boy band Mirror can reflect on 2021 as a year of success. The group rose to fame in 2018 after its 12 members competed in ViuTV’s reality talent show Good Night Show – King Maker. Despite starting off just before a period of social unrest in Hong Kong that was followed by a global pandemic, the band has achieved meteoric success in the city, especially in the past 12 months. Their influence has grown to such an extent that they’ve touched just about every aspect of popular culture in... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3160783/how-hong-kong-boy-band-mirror-led-canto-pop-revival-2021?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3160783/how-hong-kong-boy-band-mirror-led-canto-pop-revival-2021?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Dec 2021 03:45:17 +0000 The head of wildlife officials has defended the controversial policy of culling wild boars in Hong Kong, stressing it only targets certain “black spots” in urban areas and will not affect the animals in the countryside. Leung Siu-fai, director of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, said there was not a “one-size-fits-all approach” to handling boars roaming different parts of the city, adding only those posing a threat to the public in built-up areas were being targeted under... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3156860/no-one-size-fits-all-approach-controlling-wild?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3156860/no-one-size-fits-all-approach-controlling-wild?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Nov 2021 10:07:13 +0000 Canto-pop boy band Mirror have captured the hearts of millions of Hongkongers, and brands have been flocking to them to use their fame and popularity in marketing campaigns. To say the band seem to be endorsing anything and everything is not an understatement; unlike other Canto-pop and K-pop stars who have exclusive deals with brands, Mirror seem to be always open for business. Since the 12-member ensemble rose to fame through ViuTV’s reality talent show Good Night Show – King Maker three years... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3146981/samsung-mcdonalds-louis-vuitton-are-boy-band-mirror?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3146981/samsung-mcdonalds-louis-vuitton-are-boy-band-mirror?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Sep 2021 23:15:09 +0000 Mirror are the biggest Canto-pop act in Hong Kong, but according to a running joke on social media it’s hard to tell some of the members apart. Can you name all 12 off the top of your head or identify them in a photo? To help, here’s our Who’s Who guide to the boy band, from its most recognisable member to its least identifiable. 1. Keung To/Birthday: April 30, 1999/Recognisability: 10 His face is plastered all over the city, encouraging us to buy everything from luxury watches to mooncakes.... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3143899/hong-kong-boy-band-mirror-cheat-sheet-all-12-members-ranked?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3143899/hong-kong-boy-band-mirror-cheat-sheet-all-12-members-ranked?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Aug 2021 23:15:17 +0000 Strange warnings emerged on social media last month that a shopping centre in Tuen Mun, in Hong Kong’s New Territories, would be submerged, but instead of spreading fear the rumours brought only joy. The messages were a joke by local residents after they learned that popular Canto-pop boy bands Mirror and Error would attend an event at Tmtplaza on July 23. That day, more than 1,000 people poured into the mall to show their support, screaming and holding banners. Crowds of fans even queued up... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/fashion/article/3142991/mirror-singer-keung-giving-hong-kong-people?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/fashion/article/3142991/mirror-singer-keung-giving-hong-kong-people?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jul 2021 23:15:13 +0000 “Of course Hong Kong people support our people. We are united because of Mirror,” said one fan to a Young Post reporter while attending a concert by pop sensation Mirror in May. The speaker? A father watching the show with his wife and 13-year-old daughter, along with her friend and that friend’s family. He, like others, has cheered on 12-member boy band Mirror as they rose to prominence and became a source of solace in the politically charged city during the pandemic. Boy band Mirror ruining... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3140110/boy-band-mirror-are-taking-over-heres-what-you-need-know?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3140110/boy-band-mirror-are-taking-over-heres-what-you-need-know?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:15:09 +0000 Hong Kong husbands are in distress. A Facebook group titled “My wife married Mirror and left my marriage in ruins” has gone viral this week. Its members take issue with the Hong Kong boy band – whose 12 members, they claim, have stolen the hearts of their wives (and, in some cases, also the hearts of their mothers and sisters). Set up on July 3, the Facebook “concern” group attracted more than 200,000 members in its first three days. “I don’t hate Mirror, but I just feel that fellow men need a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3140011/hong-kong-husbands-say-boy-band-mirror-are-ruining?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3140011/hong-kong-husbands-say-boy-band-mirror-are-ruining?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:45:07 +0000