https://www.scmp.com/rss/521459/feed Keung To is a prominent Hong Kong Cantopop singer, actor and a key member of the popular boy band Mirror. He rose to fame after winning ViuTV’s "Good Night Show - King Maker" in 2018, subsequently launching a successful solo career in 2019. Keung To holds the distinction of being the youngest recipient of multiple "My Favourite Male Singer" and "My Favourite Song" awards at the Ultimate Song Chart Awards. Recognised as an "International Breakout Star" by Variety, he is celebrated for his... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Lo Hoi-ying,Emily Tsang Lo Hoi-ying,Emily Tsang A slew of both supportive and hateful online comments over Hong Kong pop singer Keung To’s recent fall into the sea reflects divided public opinion and the social media pressures young stars face, a psychiatrist and a cultural commentator have said. Experts who spoke to the Post said social media was a “double-edged sword” that allowed young celebrities to connect with their fans while increasing their direct exposure to hostility, a challenge not faced by stars in the pre-internet era. After... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3316241/keung-jibes-reflect-double-edged-sword-social-media-hong-kong-experts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3316241/keung-jibes-reflect-double-edged-sword-social-media-hong-kong-experts?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:00:18 +0000 Oscar Liu,Jess Ma Oscar Liu,Jess Ma Hong Kong Cantopop boy band Mirror is navigating a challenging landscape after its meteoric rise to fame a few years ago, with its members now forced to compete with all types of online entertainment and the local showbiz scene grappling with broader headwinds, market observers have said. They also said that, despite immense public expectations, the band’s human vulnerabilities, paired with a local industry that distinctively lacks the rigorous pre-debut training like that of K-pop idols,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3315877/keung-tos-fall-sea-was-it-cry-help-hong-kong-band-mirror?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3315877/keung-tos-fall-sea-was-it-cry-help-hong-kong-band-mirror?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:29:27 +0000 Lorraine Chiang,Jess Ma,Lo Hoi-ying Lorraine Chiang,Jess Ma,Lo Hoi-ying Cantopop idol Keung To, a member of popular Hong Kong boy band Mirror, has said that he had been drinking alcohol and took painkillers for a headache before he accidentally fell into the sea while jogging on Tuesday. Keung, 26, revealed more details about his fall into the harbour before flying to Paris on Wednesday night. Earlier, he and three other band members met fans at an event, which drew criticism over the organisers’ decision to press ahead with it despite Keung’s accident. Keung said... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3315812/fans-throng-hong-kong-boy-band-mirror-event-support-keung-after-fall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3315812/fans-throng-hong-kong-boy-band-mirror-event-support-keung-after-fall?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:10:38 +0000 Elizabeth Cheung Elizabeth Cheung A well-known restaurant reservation platform has issued a public apology after making fun of Hong Kong singer Keung To’s recent fall into the sea in an online post to promote its booking service, sparking calls for a boycott of the app. Eatigo, which offers restaurant bookings with bill discounts in Asia, apologised on Tuesday night, following the post on social media platform Threads, saying the promotion lacked “proper respect and sensitivity”. The now-deleted post said: “To all Keung To fans,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3315745/dining-app-eatigo-says-sorry-after-joke-about-hong-kong-singer-keung-tos-fall-sea?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3315745/dining-app-eatigo-says-sorry-after-joke-about-hong-kong-singer-keung-tos-fall-sea?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:07:46 +0000