Sunday, January 4, 2026

[2026.01.05] JESSICA HSUAN: FOR HK$ 300 MILLION BOX OFFICE LOUIS KOO WOULD SING

Jessica Hsuan in the series A STEP INTO THE PAST is one of the lead actresses but in the film BACK TO THE PAST she only has a few minutes

Louis Koo and Jessica Hsuan would promote the film in Taiwan
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On January 3rd, the popular movie BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) came to Shenzhen for a roadshow, leading actors Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai), Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), and Kevin Chu Kam Yin formed a "family of three" and appeared. Recently Goo Jai has been unwell, so most of the audience's questions are answered by Suen Huen and Chu Kam Yin. Yet Goo Jai still lovingly interacted with fans such as shaking hands, signing autographs, and taking photos, and was very fond of fans. According to the data of Maoyan Professional Edition, as of 22 o'clock yesterday, the mainland box office of BACK TO THE PAST has reached 1.71 billion yuan (RMB, the same below). Suen Huen said that if the box office would exceed 300 million yuan, you can unlock benefits and listen to Goo Jai sing.

At the beginning of the event, Chu Kam Yin, who played Bo Yi, took the initiative to ignite the atmosphere and asked loudly "Who do you love the most". He was very surprised to hear some fans' response was "Chu Kam Yin". Some fans asked Chu Kam Yin, what is the relationship between Bo Yi and the Lam Fung played King of Qin in his eyes? "We are brothers, and at the same time, we both want to be recognized by our father Hong Siu Lung, so it is very contradictory and complicated."

Some fans asked the leading actors "Do you have breakfast on an empty stomach", Chu Kam Yin immediately understood and firmly said, "I have". Suen Huen looked surprised and issued a series of "In real life?" "Does anyone eat breakfast after they are full?" and asked Goo Jai as if asking for help, "What about you?" Goo Jai smiled dotingly and did not answer. Until fans reminded her that this was a funny line from the movie version BACK TO THE PAST, Suen Huen suddenly realized and shouted, "I will watch the movie a few more times." Finally the creator also sent New Year's greetings to Shenzhen fans, wishing that everyone would be healthy and happy. Suen Huen called on everyone to watch BACK TO THE PAST a few more times, "When the box office would reach 300 million yuan RMB, we can unlock benefits and listen to Goo Jai sing!"

The TV series version A STEP INTO THE PAST was the youthful memory of a generation. A female audience member said that because she loved A STEP INTO THE PAST, she used Goo Jai's photo as her WeChat avatar. On the other hand she has never been married, and her mother has been very worried for her. When she saw her avatar, her mother asked her if this was your boyfriend? Mama was very satisfied! "I'm also very satisfied! Because I have liked Goo Jai for a long time, I have bought a lot of Goo Jai's posters and posted them at home. I am very honored to have successfully pursued my dream today." Goo Jai was very moved after hearing this, and immediately approached the fans to shake hands and interact so that the fans could realize their dreams.

Another female fan admitted that the TV series version was broadcast when she was in junior high school. At the time she was stressed about her studies, but she would urge herself to finish her homework quickly every day so she could sit in front of the TV to watch A STEP INTO THE PAST. 25 years later, she was very lucky and happy to stand at a cinema in Shenzhen and get close to the creators. "Although I am nearly 40 years old, my original intention has not changed. I still love Suen Huen the most." Goo Jai immediately ridiculed Suen Huen, "There is a girl confessing to you."

Yesterday before the TVB Awards Presentations 2025, Suen Huen was asked, "Would Dr. Tung (Suen Huen's THE QUEEN OF TOWER character) attend the TVB Award Presentations? We really want to see you!" Suen Huen replied immediately, "No."

An online survey of BACK's real dialogue ratio, Koo Tin Lok came in first, Lam Fung second, mainland star Bai Baihe third. Earlier pushed to the "True Lead Actress", Tang Lai Ming was fifth. Strongly promoting the film recently, lead actress Suen Huen only came in eleventh. Some felt bad for her. "Suen Huen is the most tragic lead actress in history. Her several minute role even had AI and body doubles, and she still had to run to a dozen or events, participate in a pile of promotion. To be able to achieve this step truly is purely crazy for love." Suen Huen responded, "The quantity isn't important, as long as you are happy from watching I am fine!" In addition, BACK would be released in Taiwan on the 9th. Koo Tin Lok would return after 12 years to promote the film there, and Suen Huen would also promote with him in Taiwan 25 years after promoting the series.

The Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Sonija Kwok Sin Nei and Joyce Tang Lai Ming starred movie BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) has become a hot topic in the city since its release on December 31st, 2025. As from a series of box office successes, the film also brought back collective memories for a generation of viewers. Following the Hong Kong and Macau opening day box office of HK$11,299,366 that set a record for the highest opening day in the history of Hong Kong films, and the single-day box office of Hong Kong and Macau exceeded 10 million for two consecutive days of release, the film reported good news yesterday. The cumulative box office in Hong Kong and Macau officially exceeded HK$40 million, and the momentum continued to rise. As of 4 p.m. on January 4, the cumulative box office in Hong Kong and Macau reached HK$40,234,443.

With the movie fever on the rise, the popularity of the theme song "The Highest Destiny" that countless audiences grew up with, also increased, and the discussion soared. Earlier the music video of the new version with Louis Koo Tin Lok and Raymond Lam Fung received enthusiastically response and led to wave after wave of covers and reinterpretations online, versions of different languages and different styles flooded in one after one and formed an unique atmosphere of "the Destiny Universe".

In order to thank the audience for their love and celebrate the box office exceeding 40 million, the film company specifically edited and launched an online chorus cover version of the BACK TO THE PAST theme song "The Highest Destiny", which gathered the wonderful performances of many creators into a "chorus" style video to pay tribute to every audience who continues the craze of BACK TO THE PAST with music. The video contains multiple versions that included "Guzheng Version" by Wood Instrument Teacher, "Piano Version" by Klafmann Hong Kong TV Music, "Cover Version" by Ali Mezzi, "Metal Rock Version" by Damien Lam, "Old School Version" by OK Song, "Malay Version" by Mr LiewBei Classroom, "Korean Version", "Japanese Version", "French Version" by Mystery Sound, and "English Version" by XIXKENLAW and other cover clips and footage. Together they would spell out the touching memories that belong to BACK TO THE PAST.

[2026.01.05] OSCAR LEUNG WORRIES ABOUT INVESTING IN A MALAYSIAN LUNAR NEW YEAR FILM

Oscar Leung invests in a Lunar New Year film for the first time and is extra nervous

Matthew Ko praises how sharp his wife is, being able to keep her eyes on her career and family
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4 members of the "So Sharp" guy group Oscar Leung Lit Wai (Wai Wai), Matthew Ko Kwan Yin, Stephen Wong Ka Lok, Stefan Huynh (Wong Cheung Hing) attended the "Yan Chai Charity Poon Choi Banquet" event with "MIDLIFE SING AND SHINE" singer Miranda Lee Jia the night before, and tasted food with more than 6,000 elderly neighbors. Wai Wai this year for the first time participated in the investment and writing of a Malaysian Lunar New Year film, which would be officially launched on the Lunar New Year's Day and would star Joel Chan Shan Chung and Bob Lam Sing Bun. He bluntly said that he was nervous because of the strong opponents in the same period like BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) and some outstanding Malaysian domestic Lunar New Year films; but he was full of confidence in his own work. "This year would be difficult for us, but every movie has its own story and uniqueness. Not one would be about the same thing as ours. Ours is about family, with laughter, tears and thrills and all the flavors of life, as well Bob's breakthrough performance. Shan Chung of course is the television Best Actor. I hope the audience will support it."

[2026.01.05] THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2 WINS BIG AS ERIC TSANG RECEIVES HONORARY LEGEND AWARD AND STEP DOWN

Charmaine Sheh wins Best Actress again

Bosco Wong becomes the double Best Actor and shows off the awards

Eric Tsang receives the Honorary Legend award from his friend Alan Tam, and at the same time announces his resignation from the general manager post

Him Law receives a card from his children, but still does not win the award

THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2 sweeps up 9 awards to become the big winner

Venus Wong fends off strong competition and wins Best Supporting Actress

Matthew Ho has to settle down his emotions before being able to deliver his thank you speech

James Ng gets so emotional when accepting the award that he is in tears.

Sophia Yip does not forget to thank her boyfriend during her award acceptance

Selena Lee and Bowie Lam walk the red carpet.

Bob Lam "dissects" the award and Wong Cho Nam tries to help

Toby Chan

Stephanie Che gets emotional when she accepts her award.

Samantha Ko makes an elegant turn and shows off her back

Yoyo Chan wows the crowd with her super sexy appearance

Kelly Cheung looks beautiful on the red carpet.
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Bosco Wong wins first Best Actor award and breaks down.

Charmaine Sheh sets a 4 time Best Actress record, winning two Best Actress awards with THE QUEEN OF NEWS series

Eric Tsang is about to leave his general manager post and receives the Honorary Legend award from TVB for his contributions

Alan Tam serenades Eric Tsang before presenting the award. Eric Tsang then bows to and hugs his friend

Best Supporting Actress Venus Wong publicly thanks her father-in-law Eric Tsang in her speech

Groom to be Matthew Ho holds the Best Supporting Actor award and says that this year would be the happiest year.

Bob Lam wins Best Male Host and excitedly breaks the award, as panic is written all over his face

James Ng wins "Leaping Male" and is so emotional that his face is all twisted

"Leaping Female" Sophie Yip thanks her boyfriend's Mama for constantly making soup for her

Hera Chan and rumored boyfriend Brian Chu win Best Dressed

Kenneth Ma succumbs to tears when he mentions his late father on the red carpet.

Yoyo Chan and Kelly Cheung

Roxanne Ho has a wardrobe malfunction as the edge of her base layer appears

Windy Zhan and Chantel Yiu walk the red carpet together
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Kong Wenwei News (Reporter Dali, Liang Jingyi Macau Report) TVB's annual event TVB Award Presentations 2025" was held last night at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort in Macau. The most watched award race of the night "Best Actress" belonged to Charmaine Sheh Sze Man of "THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2" and Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen) of "THE QUEEN OF TOWER", but the latter announced in advance that she would not attend the awards ceremony in Macau, so that there was no suspense in the race between the queen. Finally Sheh Sze Man also naturally received her fourth Best Actress award; "Best Actor" was won by Bosco Wong Chung Chak for the first time with "THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2". "THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2" won 9 awards and became a big winner. TVB thanked Tsang Chi Wai for his outstanding contributions last night, awarded him the "TVB Honorary Legend Award", and announced his appointment as the convener of the newly established advisory committee to continue to promote program innovation and strategic alliance.

TVB's general manager (Programm Content Operation) Tsang Chi Wai has been frequently rumored to be leaving the post recently. Last night TVB finally announced that Tsang Chi Wai will be transferred from the current position of general manager (program content operation) to the newly established advisory committee convener responsible for advising the board of directors on new program content and strategic direction starting on January 21st, 2026. Tsang Chi Wai with his ample industry experience and unique observation of content creations provide strategic suggestions on new technology use and cross platform strategic alliance, and continue to promote TVB content ecology development. The TVB Awards Presentations 2025" last night presented the "TVB Honorary Legends Award" to Tsang Chi Wai as its finale, and his friend Alan Tam Wing Lun presented him with the award. Tsang Chi Wai said, "Thank you to the company for presenting this award to me. The most special about the award is the word 'strange'. Strangely 5 years ago I agreed to come in and sit in this spot. Many friends around me described television as a sunset industry, if you don't do it you wouldn't lose. Yet I wanted to share my over 50 years of experience with colleagues. TVB has many viewers, shouldering the social responsibility of entertaining everyone. In the past 5 years it has made different variety of programs to bring everyone positive energy. This is the goal of my return, today I feel I am a little out of gas. I feel the need to resign and hand it to the younger generation to keep going and take TVB to greater heights! I am stepping back temporarily. Thank you to colleagues and Hong Kong viewers who has fought shoulder to shoulder with me for the past 5 years." TVB also issued a notice at the same about Tsang Chi Wai's transition to his new post starting January 21st.

Sheh Sze Man won the Best Actress again with the role of "Man Wai Sum" in "THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2", breaking her own record and getting on the throne for the fourth time. Sheh Sze Man could not hide her excitement when she received the trophy on stage from Frankie Lam Man Lung and his wife Kenix Kwok Ho Ying. Her eyes were filled with tears as she said, "Tonight would be the most memorable night of my life. Thank you everyone for appearing in such a beautiful image. Last time I won I felt like I won, but this time Sister Man won. I have become this character, carrying the exciting plot for the audience to relate to. I want to tell Sister Man, 'I really love you, Man Wai Sum!'". She was also grateful to her mother for being strong and optimistic in facing her current situation, and thanked her brother for taking care of her mother while allowing her to pursue her dreams willfully. Finally, she concluded with philosophical words. "History is created by human beings, so everyone in the audience can make history again as long as they work hard. I am able to achieve that today, for everyone in the audience as long as they don't give up, they too can be the next one to make history. Producer Chung Shu Kai, I hope we can make history again." Later Chung Shu Kai led THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2 production team to accept the "Best Drama" award.

When Wong Chung Chak received the "Best Actor" award, he cried and said that he thought he would not be able to go on stage again after winning the "Greater Bay Area Best Actor", so he could not thank TVB Chairman Hui To. "Before when I spoke I was all messed up. Thank you chairman Hui To for at such a difficult time for productions now to provide so many resources to support the production." He said that he has been lucky to have been taken care of by many seniors since his debut. "As it turns out I would really cry!" Although he was a "mischievous star", the teachings and the guidance of Elaine Lok Yi Ling and Tsang Lai Chun have deeply affected him. He also thanked Chung Shu Kai and Shaw's colleagues for their support, and finally thanked the "Sam Soh" Jaime Chik Mei Chun for often making soup for him.

"Greater Bay Area Favorite TVB Actor and Actress" were also won by THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2' Wong Chung Chak and Sheh Sze Man. Wong Chung Chak first thanked Elaine Lok Yi Ling for treating him like a son for many years, and also thanked TVB. "Actually the mind would really go blank! Thank you TVB. TVB is where I grew up, and TVB raised me. Without TVB, there would be no me Wong Chung Chak. Of course I have to thank brothers and sisters in THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2 cast and crew. Thank you to the SNK team, thank you to my Ma. If she hasn't spent my money, I wouldn't have to keep working and I wouldn't run into such a good script." Then he tossed out "Leave it for Ah Sheh to speak" like a prophecy, guests Pakho Chau and Raymond Wong Ho Yin then announced Ah Sheh as the "Greater Bay Area Best Actress".

Sheh Sze Man sincerely thanked the fans who supported "THE QUEEN OF NEWS" for allowing her to reunite with the role of Sister Man, and said, "Without you THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2 wouldn't be born, and I wouldn't have the chance to reunite this lovable character of Sister Man. I am very happy, I hope that Hong Kong dramas can continue to be carried forward in different regions and places, continue to spread the spirit of our Hong Kong dramas and win glory for Hong Kong." "Greater Bay Area Favorite TVB Drama" also went to THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2. The drama won 9 awards and became the big winner.

Last night's awards ceremony first announced the newcomer awards, Carmen Ngai Ka Man won the "Best Female Newcomer", while Kevin Liu Yang and Mason Fung Ho Yeung both won the "Best Male Newcomer". Fung Ho Yeung was announced first. When Liu Yang's name was announced, he needed those around him to remind him before he realized that he won. He thanked TVB and screamed, "I love Hong Kong!"

Venus Wong Man Yik defeated the popular Mimi Kung Chi Yan with "THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2" to win the "Best Supporting Actress". Eddie Cheung Siu Fai and Pat Ha Man Jik presented the award to her. When the award was announced she was stunned, then she hug Kung Chi Yan and Sheh Sze Man as she headed toward the stage. Winning the award for the first time she cried tears of joy as she kept telling herself to stay calm on the stage. She thanked every audience who voted for her, the company's senior executives, and did not forget to thank her father-in-law in the audience, Tsang Chi Wai. She said, "It turns out that I would really draw a blank, I am very honored to nominate with Sister Kung and all the nominees. Actually in the past few years in the company, what I have learned is that I must be very humble and keep working hard. Because being an actor is not a competition, this award is not our ultimate goal, and it is a great honor for every work and role we have to be remembered. Thank you so much, thank you all! An actor doesn't need to rely on an award to tell others how good he is, but an award can definitely make an actor walk with more persistence." When interviewed backstage, she was asked if she was still a blank? She said, "Yes! Actually you really can't prepare for it. You would have stage fright. (You didn't thank your husband Tsang Kwok Cheung?) I thanked whoever I saw, thank you Director Tsang (husband Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung). He is watching television and latter would come over."

In the industry for 16 years and nominated for the "Leaping Improvement Male Artist" 6 times, James Ng Yip Kwan finally won the award this year. Appearing to be very emotional, his tears and his nose were both running all at once. When Ng Yip Kwan won the Best Rookie Award at the 2015 Jade Solid Gold Awards, his fogged up glasses from his crying has become a classic scene. This time they did not fog up. He thanked his family and TVB executives. He emotionally said that from THE VOICE 2, this show business ride has been full of twists and turns over 16 years. He also encouraged everyone that the racetrack of life has no end. "Some people won at the starting line, some play pawns, thugs, life has no end. As long as you strive and keep walking, you will definitely see the scenery you want to see. 15 years ago Ng Yip Kwan gave people a very subpar impression. I hope that 15 years later when they hear this name it its professional and serious." Ng Yip Kwan said after winning the award, "Spending over a decade to win this award, I am very touched. I understand that I need to spend time to absorb. When I win I have good memories, from the singing contest THE VOICE to now. (You were very nervous before the award announcement.) YEs, I had to grind my teeth to be able to relax. When I found out I won I was very ugly, but I wanted everyone to know that I have put in a lot of effort and hard work. However for this award, my glasses didn't fog up."

The "Leaping Improvement Female Artist" went to Sophie Yip Sin Man, who has been in the industry for 10 years and has risen in popularity last year with the romance variety show "A DATE WITH GODDESS". She thanked the LO AND BEHOLD team, from her first episode she worked for 8 to 9 years. Accompanying viewers on television as they had dinner, she felt being an artist was very interesting. "A DATE WITH GODDESS" was even the great harvest, as she publicly thanked boyfriend GM Randal Tsang Gin Mong and her future mother-in-law for her soups. She said in her interview that after 10 years in the business, she faced the award with a normal state of mind. Instead when A DATE WITH GODDESS won she was moved to tears. Was GM not winning the "Leaping Male" the imperfection? She said, "Yes, it is. When I heard it wasn't him, my eyes got a little red. I was even more upset than when I won. (How would you comfort GM?) Let's see what he would need? I would agree to anything he asks."

Waiting for the "Best Male Host" award for many years, Bob Lam Sing Bun finally got what he wanted. "I got a squeeze from Mayanne (Mak Mei Yan) and I forgot everything. (Toby) Chan Ting Yan doesn't have to worry, I will definitely help you find a boyfriend. In 2026 I won't work on anything else, only you." Then Bob returned to being serious and thanked the voters, TVB executives, his company partners and of course his family. He also mentioned that his children were already used to Papa losing, but this time he finally was able to win. He hoped that he could make his family feel proud! He recalled that when he first got on television, he faced a lot of negative comments online and felt upset. Finally he pointed out that show business journey isn't easy, he would continue to work hard to be the best host. He was so excited that when he raised the award high and put it down hard, he accidentally broke the trophy on the podium and caused it to split in two. He immediately looked panicked as the entire audience cracked up. One of the award presenters Wong Cho Nam "made the save", tried to help Bob "fix" the award but to no avail. Bob could only carried the award off stage as Wong Cho Nam smiled at Bob and said, "No matter how well you spoke it's useless. This move is the most powerful, great." Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung added, "As a host we can only wipe the table a little." Wong Cho Nam resumed, "You really won. Since the launch of TVB, you are probably the first to break the award! Hit the ground and blossom!" When interviewed Bob said, "I am probably the first artist in history to immediately 'smash' the award after winning it, but this is a prop. Later I would have a real award. I would lock it in a secured box." He also revealed that he helped Chan Ting Yan match with another half who would be worth at least 2 billion.

The "Best Female Host" went to Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, who has been in the industry for 33 years. She cried with joy on stage and thanked the musicians and program producers she have worked with before.

"Best Supporting Actor" went to THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2's Matthew Ho Kwong Pui. When he learned that he won, he immediately lowered his head at the table and began to sob. When he raised his head he was still very emotional. On the stage he was unable to speak and needed to settle his emotions before he was able to continue. "I remember the last time I was on here to accept an award, it was already 2018's Leaping Improvement Award. I told myself that if I would come up again I should use a very long time and spend even greater effort to be able to win. It is not easy at all." Later he thanked the TVB executives and producer Chung Shu Kai, and of course his good partner in the drama Sheh Sze Man. Finally he thanked his family and other half. "I would keep working hard, 2026 is a happy year. Thank you everyone."

Eric Tsang Chi Wai returned to TVB in 2021, first as deputy general manager and then promoted to general manager. During his tenure he promoted a number of reforms and injected new impetus into TVB.

Tsang Chi Wai returned to TVB in early 2021 as the deputy general manager (variety, music production and programming) and administrative committee special consultant. His first task after returning to the nest was to resolve the copyright dispute between TVB and the "Big Four Record Labels" since 2009 and finally facilitated the "Great Reconciliation of the Century", allowing singers from Universal, Warner, Sony and EMI to return to the TVB stage. In September of the same year, he was promoted to general manager (program content operation), fully responsible for the production and planning of variety shows, drama co-productions and music.

In terms of programs, he restarted the classic variety show "SUPER TRIO" series to evoke collective memories of the audience. He also produced talent shows such as STAR ACADEMY and MIDLIFE SING AND SHINE!, which successfully made popular singers such as Gigi Yim Ming Hay, Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei, Albert Chau Kat Pui, and Vic Teo (Cheung Yu Sun). At the same time he promoted the collaboration with Hunan Satellite TV INFINITY AND BEYOND ENDLESS MELODY, which attracted a large number of mainland audiences with the subject of Hong Kong music and opened up a broader platform for TVB.

In November last year, Tsang Chi Wai was rumored to announce his resignation at TVB Anniversary Show. Although he denied it on the spot, he also admitted that "one day he would leave".

In addition to the fierce competition for major awards, the red carpet session before the awards ceremony was also regarded as a prelude to the awards ceremony. A group of male and female artists dressed up carefully to compete for the "Best Dressed Male and Female Artist Award".

Female artists have their own clever ideas on the sexiness scale. Kelly Cheung Hei Man stood out as the sexiest female artist at the venue. When she and Moses Chan Ho were interviewed, she said that because she was busy filming dramas, she had no time to choose what to wear and let the image designer to decide. She jokingly hoped that her grandma who loved to "rate" how artists were dressed would "show mercy". "The designer gave me this dress at the last minute and it was the only one, so I don't have a choice. Otherwise I wouldn't have anything to wear. I worry about scaring Grandma the most. Because she is a loyal TVB fan, she is always asking why do the girls dress like this!" Chan Ho was asked if he would "dare not look directly"? He praised Cheung Hei Man for having an outstanding figure like a model, which inevitably made people look at her twice.

However Kenneth Ma Kwok Ming, who lost his father not long ago, revealed that he was in an okay mood. He was glad that he has just finished filming a series at that time and was able to concentrate on housework, but due to many tedious things they have not been completely done. Known for being a filial son in the business, he said that he would try to spend as much time as possible with his mother in the future; Later when he mentioned his deceased father, he could not help but wipe his tears with a tissue. Walking with him, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning showed her back and said that she chose clothes "according to the mood" now. Her mood that night was towards the goal of "watching the back (TV Best Actress)".

Venus Wong Man Yik won Best Dressed last year, so this year she was at ease leaving what she would wear to the stylist. As for rumors that her father-in-law Eric Tsang Chi Wai would leave his post as the TVB general manager, would she feel sorry? Wong Man Yik said, "Over the past few years he has established a good relationship network for the company, been able to help many artists and colleagues and have a positive influence on morale. Many colleagues have thanked him for his hard work and contribution. As family I want him to be healthy, leave more time for vacations and being with his family and friends. However Father-in-law would decide and announce his life." She revealed that her husband's family has planned a family trip, if she would not have to work she would join them.

As the Roxanne Ho Pui Ga explained her wardrobe malfunction. She did not have time a full fitting, and revealed that she would change to something else as the host. Also attaching importance to "safety" were Carmen Kwan Ka Man and Yoyo Chan Chi Yiu; Kwan Ka Man's see-through outfit made her struggle to find a suitable base layer, but she was confident that she has done enough "360-degree" measures. She joked that "somersaults or running is no problem"; Chan Chi Yiu challenged the sexy evening dress and admitted that she had a special breast enhancement treatment for this purpose. "Sometimes I have to be responsible as the spokesperson. For this dress, earlier I went for more breast enhancement treatments." She needed to keep her body straight and avoid big movements throughout the night.

Brian Chu Man Hon in order to win Best Dressed Male Artist told the media that they could "feel all they want" to campaign for votes. In the end his wish came true as he and rumored girlfriend Hera Chan Hiu Wah won "as a couple". When interviewed together, Chu Man Ho was asked how he felt about what Chan Hiu Wah was wearing. He praised immediately, "Very pretty very pretty very pretty. (Is she too sexy?) No, she is respecting the occasion." As for the rumored company "love ban", they both agreed that they have not heard of it.

Bowie Lam Bo Yi and Selena Lee Sze Wah last night walked the red carpet together. Nominated for "Best Actress" and "Greater Bay Area Favorite TVB Actress", Sze Wah earlier did not campaign for votes. Even at the venue she declined any media interview, seemingly to be in a state of "forfeiting the race". When the host talked bout the scene when her "THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2" character "Cheung Ka Yin" left the television station, she burst into tears and left viewers heartbroken. She said, "This scene is pretty memorable. I feel very lucky to have the first season, in which I have a lot of memories and emotions. Although it didn't have any dialogue and only music, it was very rich. (Online comments hoped that next time would be so tragic.) It is still a happy ending."

"Best Actor" and "Greater Bay Area Favorite TVB Actor" nominee Bo Yi said, "Thank you TVB for giving me the opportunity to attend again. (How confident are you about winning Best Actor?) If I don't win either award I am done for, I won't be able to go home with any dignity."

The male and female protagonists of the drama "THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2" Wong Chak Chung and Sheh Sze Man made their grand finale entrance, causing the audience to scream. Wong Chung Chak joked that he wanted to complain that Sheh Sze Man did not campaign for votes for him. Sheh Sze Man said, "Because you are my Best Actor pick"!

In addition, Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei and Windy Zhan Tianwen talked about Yumi Chung Yau Mei's private photo leak incident again and said that they would give her space to meditate and adjust. Would they be worried that the incident would affect Chung Yau Mei's image? Yiu Cheuk Fei emphasized that she would not interfere with the privacy of others, while she would let her romantic affairs take their natural courses. The two even admitted that they also have a lot of "black pictures" and "black history" in their mobile phones, and they would be more careful when uploading photos in the future.

TVB AWARDS 2025

BEST SERIES:
THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2
BEST ACTOR: Bosco Wong (THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2)
BEST ACTRESS: Charmaine Sheh (THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Matthew Ho (THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Venus Wong (THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2)
GREATER BAY AREA FAVORITE TVB VARIETY AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM: A DATE WITH GODDESS
GREATER BAY AREA FAVORITE TVB ACTOR: Bosco Wong (THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2)
GREATER BAY AREA FAVORITE TVB ACTRESS: Charmaine Sheh (THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2)
GREATER BAY AREA FAVORITE TVB SERIES: THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2
PROFESSIONAL SPIRIT AWARD: Cheung Chai Yan
TVB ANNNIVERSARY HONORARY LEGEND: Eric Tsang
BEST VARIETY PROGRAM: MIDLIFE SING AND SHINE! 3
BEST INFORMATIONAL AND SPECIAL TOPIC PROGRAM: SCOOP
BEST MALE HOST: Bob Lam Sing Bun
BEST FEMALE HOST: Stephanie Che
LEAPING IMPROVEMENT MALE ARTIST: James Ng
LEAPING IMPROVEMENT FEMALE ARTIST: Sophie Yip
BEST TELEVISION SONG : SEED OF TRUTH (THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2) (Windy Zhan)
BEST MALE NEW COMERS: Mason Fung, Kevin Liu
BEST FEMALE NEW COMERS: Carmen Ngai
BEST DRESSED MALE ARTIST: Brian Chu
BEST DRESSED FEMALE ARTIST: Hera Chan

Saturday, January 3, 2026

[2026.01.24] GIGI LEUNG RUSHES TO THANK THE AUDIENCE AFTER RETURNING TO HONG KONG

Gigi Leung brings Barcelona jerseys for the young actors but forgets director Jill Wong
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The inspirational movie PASS AND GOAL (YIK JUEN SEUNG BOON CHEUNG)'s director Jill Wong Pak Kei yesterday led actors Gigi Leung Wing Kei and 3 young actors Chan Lok Ting, Tam Chun Yin and Sin Cheuk Kiu to the theater to thank the audience. Although the movie since its release on Christmas Day has not had many shows left, Leung Wing Kei just returned to Hong Kong from Spain yesterday morning but still made the final sprint to the theater to meet and thank the audience. She even specifically bought a jersey printed with the English names of the five young actors at the Barcelona stadium and gave them to them, and when she also streamed live online on the spot. She chose three people who commented to receive jerseys as well. As the only one who did not receive a gift, the director immediately joked, "I'm a kid too!"

Leung Wing Kei just returned to Hong Kong from Spain 6 AM yesterday, but she immediately rushed to the cinema to thank the audience. She said that this year was the first time she accompanied her husband back to Spain for Christmas to visit the elderly. She only found out about PASS AND GOAL's Christmas release after she has made the plans. Seeing how hard the young actors were promoting the film, she had to try her best to thank the audience as soon as she returned to Hong Kong. She did not know how many shows were left, but she still hoped under decent response the audience would still be able to support this inspirational movie that was purely about children playing soccer. Speaking of currently BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) has "occupied" the Hong Kong cinema screenings, Gigi said, "It's a pity but I'm also happy, since both are Hong Kong films. I understand that theater chains and theaters want to have box office, and everyone has been so supportive of Hong Kong films. The lifespan of our movie is a little shorter, but when it runs into a big IP (intellectual property) movie, it is beyond the actors' control. I already have no regrets from being able to make this movie. With the current climate in Hong Kong, it's good to have an inspirational movie." However, some viewers said that with only a few children promoting the movie, the campaign seemed less than attractive? Gigi said that she also saw relevant reports and felt that they were also actors in the film. The audience appreciation screenings were all done by division of labor and cooperation, and whoever had time to do it would. In the particular some of the young actors were new to the industry, which was also a good experience for them. She as a viewer would be very touched to witness their gradual growth since when they first started in the business.

Speaking of Gigi wanting to stream live at the Barcelona stadium to promote the movie, she said that she originally had no plan and the decision was also on the spot. She also knew that the young actors did not have the opportunity to go to Barcelona in person for the time being, so she thought of streaming live to take them in to experience it. She thought that was quite interesting, and this time she gave the young actor jerseys, Gigi said, "It is very meaningful to me, because when my husband and I were dating we were separated,. The first gift he sent me was a Barcelona jersey with my name printed on it. At the time I still did not like soccer very much yet and thought that this was the romance of men. I still have this jersey now. My husband really likes soccer, so of course he has one too." Would she wear a couple outfit to watch the game? She laughed and said that they would watch the game together, but she did not like to wear couple clothes. Speaking of the director complaining on the spot about not getting a jersey? Gigi smiled awkwardly and said, "I only remember to buy for 5 children, I really forgot about him. I will go back to Spain every year, so I will make up for it next time."

In addition, speaking of Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai) falling ill while promoting BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) in the mainland, he was rumored to be absent from publicity to go to the hospital. Gigi said that she has just returned to Hong Kong and did not know. She hoped that he would be fine, but she would also wear a mask when she went in and out of crowded places. For example she has been wearing a mask before the live stream at the Barcelona stadium, because she did not want to get sick as she would prepare to record songs. She also hoped that Goo Jai would be careful and recover as soon as possible. She would also see Goo Jai at the "KING MAKER VI" finals tonight, she would see how he was doing then.

[2026.01.04] LOUIS KOO RETURNS TO PROMOTE BACK TO THE PAST AFTER ILLNESS

Louis Koo returns to form and continues to drop laugh bombs after illness

Jessica Hsuan has been working hard on skin maintenance to delay aging, hoping to keep her pretty appearance pure and natural

Playing mother and son on screen, Jessica Hsuan and Kevin Chu Kam Yin look exactly like siblings off screen.
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Louis Koo while promoting BACK TO THE PAST in Foshan falls ill. After a break he continues the tour to Shenzhen

Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Jessica Hsuan and Louis Koo promote the new film in Shenzhen, as it is Raymond Lam's turn to be "missing".

Charles Heung in order to support Louis Koo's BACK TO THE PAST production agrees to invest over 20 million and jokes that gains or losses do not matter

Jessica Hsuan and Kevin Chu Kam Yin play mother and son, and are full of chemistry on and off camera

Jessica Hsuan and Louis Koo have known each other since they were young. Sometimes when they have "a little too much fun" and receive looks from those around them, they just laugh them off
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The movie version of A STEP INTO THE PAST, BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) has been scheduled to open on New Year's Eve in 2025. The original team has made a strong comeback after 25 years, setting off a "memory kills" all over the city. The film even continuously set new records in Hong Kong film history! 25 years ago, the Louis Koo Tin Lok played Hong Siu Lung took a time machine to break into the troubled times of the Warring States period; 25 years later, the movie version of the story continues, Hong Siu Lung has become a father, and he has a son Hong Yu (played by Kevin Chu Kam Yin). As the years go by, the plot opens a new chapter, and the actors of then have also grown on their own. However time seems to be particularly gentle on these actors, especially Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen). She has been so well kept that people online jokingly asked, "Did you have any preservatives?" In addition to sharing the daily maintenance routine, Suen Huen even broke the news in a media interview that she and Koo Tin Lok have been "reckless" without change for 20 years, and even joked that Koo Tin Lok is still just as "bad"!

After waiting for 25 years, the time-traveling legend of BACK TO THE PAST has finally been put on the big screen and made fans of the drama back then shout that their childhood memories have come back! The Suen Huen palyed Wu Ting Fong not only returned, but also has been praised for her appearance being comparable to back then. Regarding online accusation that she seemed to have taken preservatives, Suen Huen revealed the secret, "Actually the technology is so powerful, the team would definitely fine tune the picture because the current lenses are too precise! Getting older is definite, but I will try to use some natural methods to delay it."

Suen Huen admitted that she did not deliberately maintain her health and was even used to sleeping late at night, but she would be "engaged" in the bathroom for an hour and a half every morning and evening, including applying masks, scraping her face, etc. She said that she heard that many people would become addicted to fine-tuning. Although no one knows what will happen in the future, she would rather be "diligent" and take her time with natural methods. She even praised co-star Tang Lai Ming for "changing the least", which was the most amazing. Was she worried about the audience comparing the actresses? Suen Huen took that in stride. "This is the way in this line of work, and technology (screen fine tuning) can indeed help actors prolong their longevities; just like when dubbing the drama QUEEN OF THE TOWER, when I saw the unedited picture even I would be disappointed."

In addition to her appearance, her friendship with Koo Tin Lok has not changed for twenty years. The reporter laughed and asked what she felt has changed about his old partner Koo Tin Lok, and whether he has become more "bad" to her? Suen Huen immediately laughed, "He has always been so 'bad', and in terms of 'verbal jabs' at me he has gotten even more severe, haha." Speaking of many of the interesting outtakes from the series back then has leaked out, like when Koo Tin Lok 'poked' her, Suen Huen revealed, "He actually was 'poking' my 'armpit'! Rewatching these clips really brings back a lot of memories. When I was filming a TV series in the past, every time I yawned he would put his finger directly into my mouth. The staff next to me would be scared. After all, he used to be just an actor and everyone would have fun and relax. Now he is also a producer and a star, he has to take care of a lot of things on the set. Actually I would still see the old him there, but he may just hide a little deeper." Suen Huen also said that Koo Tin Lok knew that she would not be upset, so he spoke to her very directly. Sometimes others would be surprise to see that, but she has long been used to it. She would say something to Koo Tin Lok directly, "I know when I can tell him and when not to disturb him, I would look at his face. Yet there are some things that others dare not tell him, but I would say it directly because he needs to know." She also recalled the hardships of filming the drama. In addition to the poor environment, the actors also took turns to fall ill. She herself was hospitalized for a week, and as soon as she was discharged from the hospital she immediately went to catch up with the shoot.

As for the newly added "son" Chu Kam Yin in the movie, he admitted that he was under a lot of pressure. He not only had to face a group of senior actors, but also to play the historical figure Xiang Yu. Yet he pointed out that the atmosphere of the team was very much like a family. The seniors took great care of him and allowed him to relax quickly. Suen Huen also joked that Chu Kam Yin was chosen because he looked like her and Koo Tin Lok's "son". The film had its share of action scenes, which he humbly said was the outstanding result of "movie magic".

As for whether the movie would have a sequel, Suen Huen and Koo Tin Lok have the same opinion. They believed that it would depend on the box office, but also on the script. Because of many examples before, they had to avoid keep making them until it would become "rotten". "Previously many dramas have been hits, so they just kept making them. DICEY BUSINESS originally would make a second season, but I didn't agree because all the characteristics of each role in the series were already 'out'. Not much would be left to talk about, so I didn't take it. Quit awhile you are a head. I remember that Oscar Best Actress Julia Roberts once turned down the PRETTY WOMAN sequel because she thought that the sequel would never be as good as the original. Why not leave the best picture forever in the minds of the audience? The costume drama SQUARE PEGS became a modern version, LIFE MADE SIMPLE became another story so it was acceptable."

Yet she felt that BACK TO THE PAST was an exception, because the subject of traveling had huge room for development. They could go anywhere and add anything to it. The film took awhile from production to release, one of the actors Dick Liu Kai Chi already had no way to watch the completed film. Suen Huen also felt sorry about this, but she also looked at it very openly. "Everything happens for a reason, and everyone has their fate and time."

The Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Sonija Kwok Sin Nei and Joyce Tang Lai Ming starred BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) has achieved consecutive box office results since its release on December 31st, 2025. On the first day the box office in Hong Kong and Macau recorded HK$11,299,366 (the same below), setting a record for the highest opening day in the history of Hong Kong films. After two days in release, the single-day box office in Hong Kong and Macau exceeded 10 million; the cumulative box office quickly exceeded 20 million and became a hot topic in the city. Entering the fourth day of release, the box office of BACK TO THE PAST accumulated more than 30 million and the trend is quite sharp. As of 12 noon on January 3rd, the cumulative box office in Hong Kong and Macau has reached HK$31,019,886; which is an impressive achievement. After the film's release, the discussion continued to heat up, successfully attracting audiences of different generations to enter and support, setting off a wave of collective memories and seizing the focus of the Hong Kong film market recently. The creative team also thanked the audience through short videos and promotional activities, thanking fans for their support and waiting over the years, and calling on everyone to continue to go to the cinemas to support BACK TO THE PAST.

In addition, Koo Tin Lok missed some Foshan stop's roadshow activities due to illness the day before. Goo Jai appeared with a mask at one event, and some fans claimed that he kept coughing. At another event he was already missing. Lam Fung explained to the audience, "Daddy (Koo Tin Lok) is sick, so he couldn't come to promote." Goo Jai was even rumored to be ill and hospitalized, worrying many fans.

Yesterday Goo Jai through his manager reported that he was safe, and he immediately returned to promote in Shenzhen. "Thank you everyone for your concern for Goo Jai. He is fine and would promote BACK TO THE PAST in Shenzhen."

Goo Jai appeared to be in good spirits yesterday and did not forget to show his humorous nature. He smiled and said to the audience, "Yesterday (the day before) some things had to be dealt with in ancient times, so I went back for a while and now I would come back since it's done." He even joked on the spot, "Today (yesterday) it was Lam Fung's turn to go back to ancient times to deal with something!" It caused laughter from the audience, and the atmosphere was quite lively.

BACK TO THE PAST started production in 2019 but was never scheduled for release, thus the film has been jokingly called an "urban legend" online. Charles Heung Wah Keung revealed in a mainland interview that while making BACK TO THE PAST 4 years ago Koo Tin Lok spent all the money and asked him for help. Heung Wah Keung admired Koo Tin Lok and described him as the "Last Night Watchman" of the Hong Kong film industry, in order to make movies he also wagered everything he had. 4 years ago Goo Jai told him, "If I keep going, I am afraid I would have to sleep under the bridge. Mr. Heung, please support us, support Hong Kong film." Heung Wah Keung learned that Goo Jai has already spent over 200 million and invested 20 million more without hesitation. He joked that even if the money would be lost it would not matter, because he could not turn Goo Jai down. Since he had such a rare passion for film, supporting Koo Tin Lok was supporting Hong Kong film. If he could not even put up 20 million, he would not be Heung Wah Keung.

Heung Wah Keung also pointed out that he made Koo Tin Lok a star. The young actor made the comedy LA BRASSIERE (JUET SAI HO BRA) at the time, but the movie became a big hit and he also became popular. He has heard people call Goo Jai a Hong Kong movie tycoon. He took low budget movie roles for no pay. Later he invested in films and a special effect company, putting both money and effort into this work. Heung Wah Keung praised, "I would never imagine that he would be so brave. I heard he has already invested in several dozen movies."

Heung Wah Keung recalled that the Hong Kong film golden age has brought him fame and fortune. Now when fans run into him they would still call him "Lung Ng" (His GOD OF GAMBLERS character). As for the current status of the Hong Kong film industry, he sentimentally said that "time wasn't on my side". Hong Kong used to produce several hundred movies, last year only a dozen or so were made. Business required timing and opportunity, he was afraid that making money from investing in film nowadays would already be very difficult.

Friday, January 2, 2026

[2025.01.03] KUNG FU HUSTLE'S YUEN CHEUNG YAN PASSED AWAY AT AGE 68

Yuen Cheung Yan in the later years continued to make movies and often interacted with fans on social media

Yuen Cheung Yan once starred with Stephen Chow in the classic KUNG FU HUSTLE
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Famous director, action director and actor Yuen Cheung Yan on New Year's Day (the 1st) passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. He was 68. The funeral would take place at the Universal Funeral Parlor on February 1st. Director Lee Lik Chi yesterday announced the news of his passing on Weibo. "Master Yuen Cheung Yan's wife gave grave news, Master Cheung Yan passed away due to illness at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital this afternoon (the 1st).....may Master Cheung Yan have a safe journey." Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Kara Wai Ying Hung and others eulogized him on social media. Jackie Chan posted, "Brother Yuen Cheung Yan was not only an excellent action director, but also shaped many classic characters."

Yuen Cheung Yan came form a martial art family. His father was DRUNKEN MASTER (JUI KUEN)'s Yuen Siu Tin, brother is the renowned "Number One Action Director in the World" Yuen Woo Ping, and he was a core member of the "Yuen Stunt Team". He followed Yuen Woo Ping to develop in Hollywood, serving as the fight choreographer on DAREDEVIL. He once joked in the interview, "Everyone says that Yuen Woo Ping is the Number One Action Director in the World, then as the second child do I count as the number two action director in the world?" He participated in on screen performance, one of his classic character had to be the beggar in KUNG FU HUSTLE (GONG FU). "I see your shockingly unique bone structure, an one in a million martial art training material. It's up to you to maintain world peace!" Through those words he sold the BUDDHA'S PALM secret manual to Stephen Chow Sing Chi's character in his childhood. In his later years he continued to make movies. The Shu Qi starred GOOD AUTUMN, MOMMY was his final work.

Jackie Chan eulogized Yuen Cheung Yan. "Brother Yuen Cheung Yan has left us......when I was little and just started at the Opera School and studied with Master Yu Jim Yuen, I knew that we had two elder brothers: Yuen Woo Ping and Yuen Cheung Yan. They entered the film industry very early on, later became other elders in the business and lent a helping hand to many. Brother Yuen Cheung Yan was not only an excellent action director, but also shaped many classic character. Sometimes with only a few shots, he was still able to leave a deep impression, became a stroke of genius and kept these characters in the hearts of the audience. Brother, have a safe journey. We will miss you."

Yen Chi Tan posted a still from his film with Yuen Cheung Yan DRUNKEN TAI CHI (SIU TAI GIK) and wrote. "From my green first encounter at DRUNKEN TAI CHI, to the farewell to martial art world in the recent SAKRA (KIU FUNG JUEN), Brother Cheung Yan contributed to the light and the shadow. Your spirit will endure. We will forever miss you. Have a safe journey."

[2026.01.03] BACK TO THE PAST EXCEEDS HK$ 20 MILLION AT THE BOX OFFICE AFTER TWO DAYS

Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Louis Koo, Jessica Hsuan and Raymond Lam make a video to thank the audience
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BACK TO THE PAST passes the HK$ 20 million after two days in release

DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA THE MOVIE -- INFINITY CASTLE was the highest grossing film in Hong Kong last year
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The movie BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) was officially released on December 31st, 2025. Following the opening day box office record of $11,299,366 (Hong Kong dollars, the same below) in Hong Kong and Macau, the movie received more good news on the first day of 2026. BACK TO THE PAST's Hong Kong and Macau cumulative box office has officially surprise $20 million. After two days in release the film recorded $21,743,937 and set the record for exceeding 10 million at Hong Kong and Macau box office for two consecutive days, as the momentum continued to rise.

After the main creators Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen) and Kevin Chu Kam Yin learned of the good results the night before, they immediately made a video to report the good news to the audience and thank them. They even transformed into the characters in the film in a fun little sketch, and the atmosphere was lively. In the film, Chu Kam Yin as Hong Bo Yi presented lemon tea to Koo Tin Lok as his father Hong Siu Lung and Raymond Lam Fung, as Chiu Poon, the King of Qin. "Dad, king! The lemon tea is ready!" Koo Tin Lok asked rhetorically: "Is it really ready?" Immediately afterwards, Suen Huen s Wu Ting Fong entered the shot and said with a smile, "We have good news to announce to everyday on the first day of 2026!" Chu Kam Yin excitedly relayed the good news, "The cumulative box office BACK TO THE PAST in Hong Kong has exceeded 20 million!" Finally, Koo Tin Lok led the other three to shout in unison, "Everyone continue to support BACK TO THE PAST!"

The 2025 Hong Kong film box office total revenue fell nearly 16% from two years ago, the situation has become quite concerning. The Hong Kong Box Office Co. Ltd. yesterday announced the overall film market condition between January 1st to December 31st 2025. The year's total revenue was HK$ 1.13 billion, a drop of 15.79% from 1.34 billion two years ago. Last year's highest grossing film was the Japanese animation DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA THE MOVIE -- INFINITY CASTLE with HK$ 97.6 million at the Hong Kong box office. As for the top ten highest grossing Hong Kong films, on top remained the currently in release ANOTHER WORLD (SAI OI) with HK$ 15.115 million. In second was THE WAY WE TALK (HONG NGOR GUM TIN JUM MOR SUET). In third PEG O' MY HEART (SHOOK MUNG). The HK$ 400 million production SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) came in fifth with HK$ 11.397 million.

Worth of note was that the December 31st release BACK TO THE PAST opened with HK$ 11.09 million and immediately placed 7th in Hong Kong for the year, and was also the second highest opening box office in Hong Kong. The 2019 opening of AVENGERS: ENDGAME remained on top.