[2026.01.01] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 2025

For the week ending Sunday, December 28 2025

10 WICKED:FOR GOOD
    d. Jon M. Chu
    Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey,
      Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Colman Domingo,
      Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum

  9 KOKUHO
    d. Lee Sang-Il
    Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Ken Watanabe, Mitsuki Takahata,
      Shinobu Terajima, Nana Mori, Ai Mikami, Soya Kurokawa,
      Keitatsu Koshiyama, Masatoshi Nagase, Min Tanaka,
      Emma Miyazawa, Takahiro Miura, Kyusaku Shimada,
      Tateto Serizawa, Nakamura Ganjiro,
      Ken Watanabe, Meisa Kuroki,
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 174 mins.
  Opening at October 25th at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09)
  Opening November 13 2025
  Teaser : https://youtu.be/1V6IPJEF7xg

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    The world of Kabuki, the elaborately stylised, male Japanese theatrical tradition, is the setting for director Lee Sang-il's epic melodrama of artistic ambition, rivalry and betrayal. It is an adaptation of a bestseller by Shuichi Yoshida, and weaves in stunning stagings of classic Kabuki tales that wowed audiences at Cannes Directors' Fortnight. In 1960s Nagasaki, after the death of his yakuza father, gifted teenager Kikuo is taken under the wing of famed Kabuki actor Hanjiro Hanai, even though the great performer already has a son, Shunsuke, who has dedicated his life to the art. Over fifty years, the relationship of the two disciples entwines and twists, and their hearts suffer as much yearning, glory and downfall as their on- stage alter-egos.

  8 PASS AND GOAL
  Can : Yik Juen Seung Boon Cheung
  Lit : Reversal of First Half
    d. Jil Wong Pak Kei
    Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Peter Chan Charm Man, Tommy Chu Pak Hong,
      Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Ling Man Lung, Chan Fai Hung,
      Henry Chan Ying Lok, Sahal Zaman (Lam Lok), Rondi Chan Lok Ting,
      Chow Kei Yuet, Tam Chun Yin, Sin Cheuk Kiu
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 104 mins.
  Opening November 9 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
  Opening December 25 2025
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/RYVDxp-wod4

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Once a high-flying financial advisor, Hay Man loses everything and moves from her Deep Water Bay mansion to her cousin's modest home in "Deep Water Bo." Hoping to restore her fortune, she agrees to coach a scrappy U12 football team led by her cousin Ying and neighborhood children for a league organized by a clueless rich heir. What begins as reluctant duty soon transforms into true mentorship, as Hay Man helps the kids confront struggles and regains her own sense of purpose. When the underdog team reaches the finals, she must choose between luxury past and newfound identity.

[ SCREEN INTERNATIONAL HKFILMART 2025 ]
    This sports drama revolves around a financial consultant who forms a strong bond with children from a football team as they overcome difficulties in chasing their dreams on the field. The ensemble cast includes Gigi Leung, Peter Chan Charm Man, Chu Pak Hong and Sahal Zaman. Producers are O Sing Pui and Kinnie Cheung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In). Wong previously directed 2018’s The Strangled Truth and 2015’s S For Sex, S For Secrets.

  7 GOLDEN BOY
  Can : Gum Tung
    d. Joe Chan Wai Koon
    Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Eric Tsang Chi Wai,
      Lam Suet, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha),
      Leander Lau Ho Lan, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Doughboy,
      Mars Cheung Wing Fat, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui,
      Anna Ueyama, Ben Yuen Fu Wah,
      Ali Lee Kai Sum, Ruby Lam Yin Ling
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 92 mins.
  Opening November 21 2025
  Teaser : https://youtu.be/DyDNYvo07-M

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    A decade ago, Cheung Lek was the brightest rising boxing star—known as "Golden Boy" -- until a tragic incident stripped him of his freedom. Ten years later, released from prison, he comes face to face with Fong Yuen, the son he has never met. To claim the inheritance left by Fong Yuen's mother, Cheung must learn to live with and take care of the boy. Thrust into fatherhood and confronted by past regrets, Cheung's life is turned upside down once more. Through conflict and gradual reconciliation with his son, he begins to understand his true purpose. Confronting the ghosts of his past, Cheung decides to return to the ring—not only to reclaim his dream, but to become the role model his son deserves.

  6 THE KING OF KINGS
    d. Seong-ho Jang
    South Korean Animation
    English Voices: Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman,,
      Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum
      Mark Hamill, Pierce Brosnan, Roman Griffin Davis,
      Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, Oscar Isaac
    Cantonese Voices: Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Tommy Chu Pak Hong,
      Cheng Chun Hei, Wong Cho Nam, Eliza Sam Lai Heung,
      Eric Suen Yiu Wai, Becky Lee Bik Kei
      Rating : I
      Length : 101 mins.
      Opening December 20 2025
      Trailer : https://youtu.be/3LBMUhoYUPs

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. The King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child.

  5 THE HOUSEMAID
    d. Paul Feig
    Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone

  4 THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: THE SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS
    d. Derek Drymon
    Nickelodeon Animation

  3 UNDER CURRENT
  AKA : THE OUTSIDER
  Can : Noi Mok
  Lit : Inside Information
    d. Alan Mak Siu Fai
    Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Simon Yam Tat Wa,
      Francis Ng Chun Yu, Alex Fong Chung Shun,
      Niki Chow Lai Kei, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Gladys Lee Ching Kwan,
      Chan Kwok Bong, Lok Ying Kwan, Geng Changjun, Max Cheung Tat Lun
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 115 mins.
  Opening December 4 2025
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/DjrztEMjKMo

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    A renowned charity foundation is holding its annual charity party. It's a glamourous meeting of the foundation's friends, associates and the city's most elite socialites. Just as foundation chairman Ko Shing-man is about to give his annual speech to the attendees, Yeung To -- the foundation's chief financial officer -- suddenly hangs to his death on the stage.

    As suspicions surround Yeung's death, rumors of a missing $200 million charitable donation begin to run rampant, attracting the attention of the masses. The mystery brings barrister Ma Ying-fung and police officer Orr Ting-bong together as they form a temporary partnership to uncover the truth behind the foundation's dealings. Can they expose all the dark truths behind the foundation's wrongdoings and restore justice?

[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
    A foundation's chief financial officer is hang to his death on the stage during the annual charity party. As suspicions surround his death, rumors of a missing $200 million charitable donation begin to run rampant, attracting the attention of the masses...

  2 ANACONDA
    d. Tom Gormican
    Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchoir,

  1 ZOOTOPIA 2
    d. Jared Bush, Byron Howard
    Disney Animation
    English Voices: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman,
      Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, David Strathairn, Shakira,
      Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum
      Idris Elba, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Danny Trejo,
      Alan Tudyk, Nate Torrence, Don Lake, Bonnie Hunt, Jenny Slate
    Cantonese Voices: Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Joey Yung Cho Yee,
      Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying,
      Marf Yau Yin Tung, Serrini
      Josephine Ng (Chu Fun), Rik Ching Yan Fu, Hero Yuen Ching Fung,
      Aaryn Cheung Ming Wai, Annise Hui Yi Yung,
      Kwanmoon, Kaka Wan Ka Yuk

[2026.01.01] {SPOILER} BACK TO THE PAST OPENING BREAKS HONG KONG FILM RECORD

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The Louis Koo starred BACK TO THE PAST's transition from television series to film takes almost 25 years, bringing back the collective memories for many viewers

The Kai Tak cinema is almost sold out of every show

Louis Koo and Jessica Hsuan after completing the promotions in Hong Kong head to thank the audiences in Guangzhou and a New Year's Eve countdown event
courtesy of mingpao.com

The Louis Koo Tin Lok, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Raymond Lam Fung starred film BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) was the continuation of the 2001 TVB series A STEP INTO THE PAST. Yesterday it was released simultaneously in Hong Kong and the mainland. All Hong Kong had 1460 shows. At a Kai Tak cinema many shows were almost all sold out; as for 4PM yesterday the film has taken in HK$ 7.26 million and already near THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK)'s HK$ 8.6 million single day box office record. Last night the BACK TO THE PAST official social platforms have already announced that it has reached the highest opening day box office in Hong Kong film history and also the 2025 opening day box office champion. According to the mainland Maoyan site as of 7:30 PM last night, BACK TO THE PAST's total box office was 30 million RMB (around HK$ 33.4 million). Viewers were interviewed after watching BACK TO THE PAST at the cinema. Claiming to be Koo Tin Lok's elementary school classmate, Mr. Lai praised the outstanding special effects and the decent ending arrangement, overall he was pleased; viewers Ms. Fung gave it a 9 out of 10, saying that the film was very nostalgic and funny; Mr. and Mrs. Cheung said that when the series aired they have not even met each other yet. In order to watching the movie, they watched the series again before going.

The 2025 Christmas box office fell over 30% from the same period in 2024. BACK TO THE PAST has been seen as the film to save the market and hopefully would bring cheer back to the Hong Kong cinema box office; Koo Tin Lok two nights ago attended the premiere and hoped that the new film would break THE LAST DANCE' HK$ 8.6 million single day box office. Last night it immediately reported the good news on the film's official social platforms, citing that BACK TO THEPAST not only was the 2025 opening day box office champion but also the highest opening day record for a Hong Kong film. Yesterday many Hong Kong viewers caught an early glimpse on the New Year's Eve. Even though the cinema scheduling was very dense, a Kai Tak cinema almost sold out every show. During the period many viewers were buying tickets on the spot and lined up before hand, some viewers also took the opportunity before the movie to take photos with the film promotional plaques.

Mr. Lai nd his girlfriend Ms. Ng attended together. The former revealed that he was Koo Tin Lok's elementary school classmate, so as soon as the movie opened he immediately showed his support. He said that he felt the BACK TO THE PAST ending was decent. He also followed the television series back then and the film has not disappointed him. "The special effects are very outstanding, quite a contrast from the television series. The technology has also improved a lot." Ms. Ng has not seen the television series but still thought that the film was very entertaining. "It's pretty interesting. Because I didn't watch the series before, after watching I want to watch the television series."

Ms. Fung and her boyfriend attended with her close friend Ms. Leung. They admitted to be A STEP INTO THEPAST fans and have watched it when they were little. They have looked forward to the film release for a long time and gave it a 9 out of 10; Ms. Fung said, "If you have seen the series you would discover many Easter eggs and familiar scenes. It's very entertaining and very funny, and would definitely bring back a lot of memories. The characters seem to have stayed on the screen back then, they didn't change much." Ms. Leung praised BACK TO THE PAST for its nostalgia. "This master apprentice plot between Koo Tin Lok and Lam Fung is greatly depicted and touches me the most, but I feel that the film is shorter in comparison. This time many new characters have been added, so other old characters would not have a lot of screen time in return. However seeing Liu Kai Chi and Tang Yat Kwan were quite surprising."

Mr. and Mrs. Cheung came as a date and after the show gave the movie a score of 8.5. They said that when the series aired they were still in school, have not met each other yet. However they each caught the series on their own, which was a childhood memory for them. Before the BACK TO THE STEP release the couple even watched the series again together in preparation for going to the movie. Mr. Cheung said, "I am very moved to see the past characters, most of them didn't really change and used their interpretation methods from back then. It's like seeing a group of a very familiar friends. However if it had Kong Wah it would be even better, the master and the apprentice recognition scene was very memorable." Mrs. Cheung praised the movie as well made. The newly added characters this time also meshed very well with the whole thing. The appearance of new technology in the film also felt very fresh.

Koo Tin Lok two nights ago attended the premiere and audience appreciation screening. He said that yesterday he would go to Guangzhou to thank the audience and attend teh premiere, as well as participate in a New Year's Eve countdown there. "This is the first New Year's Eve I wouldn't be in Hong Kong. Of course I am very happy and very honored to spend it with Suen Huen." Suen Huen also expressed her joy. "I haven't spent New Year's Eve at work in many years."

As the film opened two days ago, the cast promoted hard. Among them Suen Huen's "blue and orange" appearance looked very familiar. Some explained online on social media networks. "I felt a sense of deja vu when I saw Suen Huen's outfit. I thought for awhile......oh! I am sorry!" and posted a photo of the cleaning lady "Sister Kwan" in the TVB situation comedy LO AND BEHOLD. They looked like long lost twin sisters as the internet laughed and even suggested a film adaptation for LO AND BEHOLD.

[2025.12.31] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 2025

For the week starting Saturday, December 27 2025 (Week 52)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART

  5 CLOSE YOUR EYES
  Can : Moot Yau Guong Dik Yut Shun Si Gan
  MATCH

https://youtu.be/BS6_XgAOf3A

  4 MOON NIGHT CONCERTO
  Can : Mei Loi Dik Gor
  moon tang

https://youtu.be/dUD_Q7pWNeI

  3 GIMME GIMME
  Anson Lo Hon Ting

https://youtu.be/jteOH600zpI

  2 WELCOME TO NEW EDEN
  Can : Yi Din Yau Gor
  On Chan Kin On

https://youtu.be/DUk-695vpgU

  1 THE CHOSEN ONE
  Can : Tin Suen Ji Yun
  Panther Chan Lui

https://youtu.be/-qaHO6iEui4

[2025.12.31] "QUEEN OF MINOR TUNES" LIU WUN PASSED AWAY AT AGE 84

Liu Wun passed away in Hong Kong at age 84

STAR AND MOON Host Eric (right) reveals that he received the news of Liu Wun's death from her daughter

Lau Wan (left) once with Wu Ying Yin, Tsin Ting and Billie Tam (Pui Lui) formed the Four Great Heavenly Queens for a Hong Kong Coliseum concert
courtesy of mingpao.com

"Queen of Minor Tunes" Liu Wun died of a heart attack in Hong Kong on November 14th at the age of 84. Liu Wun's family followed her last wishes, kept the funeral in a low-key manner, only arranged for close relatives to attend the funeral and only announced the news of her death recently. Formerly known as Liu Guilan, Liu Wun was one of nine siblings in her family. Liu Wun, the third sister, the second sister Hsia Tan and the fifth sister Alice Lau (Hua Wa) (James Wong Jim's ex- wife) all entered the music scene; she was a proud protégé of composer Yao Min, and was good at singing minor tunes and folk songs. Liu Wun participated in the Shaw Brothers' FRANGANT NIGHT movie song competition in 1957, won the championship and met Yao Min for the first time. In the following year she accompanied her second sister Hsia Tan to EMI Records to record, and producer Wang Shu Wei and Yao Min asked her to audition. Thus she signed a contract with EMI to make her official debut. Liu Wun was still studying at the time, so she could only record records on Saturdays and Sundays. Later she became popular with "Girl At Eighteen Is A Flower". In the 1960s she sang behind the scenes on movies like "LIANG SAN POH AND CHU ING TAI" and "THE MAGIC LAMP" for the International Motion Picture and General Investment Co., Ltd. She sang for almost all of the costume films of actress Betty Loh Ti, and also sang for Li Li-hua, Lucilla Yu Ming and Jeanette Lin Tsui, etc., and became popular all over Southeast Asia.

Liu Wun married actor Wang Sun in 1966 and faded out of the business in the mid-1970s to focus on family. In the 1990s Liu Wun held concerts at the Hong Kong Coliseum twice and successively performed "Golden Light Shines on the Stage" and "Golden Light Shines on the Stage" and "Golden Light Shines Again on the Stage" with Wu Ying Yin, Tsin Ting, Tsui Ping and Billie Tam (Pui Lui) in different combinations, and was very popular. Since then she rarely performed in the public, enjoying her time with her grandchildren and her twilight years.

RTHK Radio 5 program STAR AND MOON host Eric revealed that he was informed of Liu Wun's death by Liu Wun's daughter earlier. As the singing queen of a generation bid farewell to music fans, he would produce two episodes of Liu Wun's memorial special to be broadcast on the program, which included Liu Wun's interviews during his lifetime.

[2025.12.31] LOUIS KOO HOPES BACK TO THE PAST WOULD BREAK THE OPENING DAY BOX OFFICE RECORD

Jessica Hsuan and Louis Koo are full of spark. Each time they run into each other they drop laugh bombs like mad and have deeply won over the audience's hearts

Louis Cheung, Sonija Kwok, Joyce Tang and Raymond Lam all look forward to the film becoming a big box office hit
courtesy of on.cc

Jessica Hsuan jokes that actually everyone enjoys seeing Louis Koo being abused

Louis Cheung, Sonija Kwok, Joyce Tang and Raymond Lam have already made room on their schedules to thank the audience

Janet Chow brings younger son JT to support her father-in-law Sammo Hung and husband Timmy Hung. JT kisses Grandpa in a warm scene.

Chan Kwok Bong (left), Jimmy Au and Wong Man Piu attend the BACK TO THE PAST premiere
courtesy of mingpao.com

BACK TO THE PAST, the movie version of A STEP INTO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI), held the "Starlight Gala Premiere" yesterday on the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui and attracted many fans to look on. The pre-sale box office of BACK TO THE PAST in Hong Kong has been hot, reaching 1,460 shows on the opening day. Producer and star Louis Koo Tin Lok bluntly expressed his hope that the box office on the opening day would break the record of more than HK$ 7 million for THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK). Because the audience support has been extremely high, they hoped to achieve satisfactory results.

Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai) joined directors Ng Yuen Fai and Lai Chun Lung, as well as actors Raymond Lam Fung, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Sonija Kwok Sin Nei, Joyce Tang Lai Ming, Bai Baihe, Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jimmy Au Sui Wai, Chan Kwok Bong, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, etc., and action director Sammo Hung Kam Bo was also present to show his support. The scene attracted a large number of fans to raise the name of the idol to create momentum, among which Lam Fung's fans even dressed up as "Terracotta Warriors" and kept shouting "King".

The cast shared their interesting and unforgettable production experience on the stage. Hung Kam Bo had the rare opportunity to work with his three sons, Tin Ming, Tin Chiu, and Tin Cheung, and he praised his sons for being obedient and smart. Yet he was still slightly better than his sons. Hung Kam Bo smiled and said, "I'm very happy to film with Tin Ming and Tin Chiu, and Tin Cheung is behind the scenes. In working with the two directors, I can learn from the younger generation, make progress together. I don't know if we break through or not, as long as we don't break the pot (spoil the plot) we are fine!"

When Bai Baihe shared her filming experience with the actors on stage, she laughed and said that she was afraid that many people would be jealous. Because she was able to work with the original team, it was the most enjoyable moment. Suen Huen said that they would see each other normally, so they were very familiar with each other. Working with Goo Jai again, she would not have to worry too much.

Lam Fung said that the movie was released on the big screen after many years and still received support from the outside world. He felt very moved, and happy to have the additions of senior and new actors. The whole thing was very dreamy. He said, "Goo Jai taught me a lot back then, and he is still putting money in my pocket."

The last to appear, Goo Jai said that he was looking forward to the film from conception and development to release, and thanked the original author Wong Yi and the late Dick Liu Kai Chi, who participated in the performance. Only with him would there be the role of Dr. Wu. After that the actors presided over the premiere lighting ceremony together.

Goo Jai and Suen Huen were later interviewed together and talked about the pre-sale of BACK TO PAST in Hong Kong being very explosive. Goo Jai said that Malaysia was the same way. When asked if he was confident that it would break the opening day box office of more than HK$ 7 million of THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK)? Goo Jai said: "I hope so. Because many people support BACK TO THE PAST this time, I hope to have a satisfactory result." Speaking of the film's opening day with a total of 1,460 shows, the reporter laughed and pointed out that there would be 15 minutes a show -- running more frequently than the bus. Suen Huen also said that it was very exaggerated.

Goo Jai said that he would go to Guangzhou today for a count down and attend the audience appreciation screening, and then he would promote it in Foshan and Shenzhen. This time would also be the first New Year's Day he would not be in Hong Kong, but he would not take his parents with him. "No! My Pa can't walk too far, in addition there would be many people. If anything would happen it wouldn't be good. Safety comes first."

Speaking of him and Suen Huen being able to continue to promote as a couple, Goo Jai immediately emphasized that they were "on screen couples". As for online claims that only Suen Huen was able to tame him, Goo Jai joked, "Taming me is an achievement." Suen Huen joked, "I am so proud. My friends all say that they are very happy from seeing that. Actually everyone likes to watch him being abused."

With the release of the film, old videos of the actors in the film have been recovered, even Suen Huen's singing videos from many years ago? Suen Huen joked that she was very scared. "Actually there are many that I don't remember, I danced with the Grasshoppers but I don't remember. Of course I remember when I sang and forgot the lyrics. Thank you very much everyone, because I don't have many of the pictures. I watched many of them again online and cap(tured) a lot of my own photos, so I actually have to thank everyone. (People online think acting has hindered your singing?) In the next life, in this life it is a little late. Actually often times it is because they have no expectation, when they listen they would be pleasantly surprised. Yet with the identity of a singer, you would think that I sing so badly." With a good box office performance, would she make a dance version of "Destiny is the Highest" with Goo Jai? Suen Huen pointed out that having Goo Jai and Lam Fung was enough. In addition she has never heard that a TV series theme song would have so many versions, including English and dance versions. Thus she was very happy to be a part of it. Some of the television series cast were unable to make the movie. Would Koo Tin Lok consider adding them in a sequel? He said, "A movie's runtime is really limited. Everyone also need to understand that this movie is a continuation. Some characters may have already died in the television series. I of course hope that even more people would participate, but the space is limited."

Speaking of the fact that before the movie has even been released, some restaurants have taken the initiative to provide 10% off in assistance. Goo Jai said that he was very happy to receive the support of many people. Earlier he already felt strange when he heard foreigners sing "Destiny is the Highest" before. Would he go to the restaurant to thank the diners? Goo Jai said with a smile, "It's all a very good idea, but it would not be a surprise to talk about it now."

Raymond Lam Fung, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Joyce Tang Lai Ming and Sonija Kwok Sin Nei were asked if they would go to Guangzhou to thank the audience with Louis Koo Tin Lok on New Year's Eve? Cheung Kai Chung said he would not need to, as he would continue to stay in Hong Kong to thank the audience for his film GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG); but the other three said that they have reserved time to go together. Lam Fung even said that the New Year's Eve audience appreciation event would be rare, and everyone crossing into the New Year together would be very happy. Would Lam Fung bring his family to spend New Year's Eve together? He smiled and said, "My family is happy on its own, I am responsible for coming out to make a living."

Speaking of his confidence in the box office, Lam Fung said that he saw the national film schedule in Beijing a few days ago. BACK TO THE PAST exceeded 25%, which was quite powerful. He thanked everyone for their support, and hoped that it would be a good start. He said that of course he would charter cinemas to invite friends to see this movie privately, and his friends also said that they would buy tickets to see the movie. For example he has also invited many friends in the circle to watch the premiere that night, ultimately it was a major film event in Hong Kong.

Tang Lai Ming said that many people on TVB asked her for a ticket to watch the movie, but she insisted that everyone buy tickets to show their support. Regarding the rumor that Tang Lai Ming's former rumored boyfriend Derek Kok Ching Hung originally had a part in BACK TO THE PAST but fell through because of her, Lam Fung immediately provided escort. He pointed out that he and Kok Ching Hung were so familiar with each other, but even he has never heard of it. Tang Lai Ming said, "At first I thought I wouldn't have a part because I had to shoot a drama, and this drama had to leave Hong Kong for the shoot. Thank you TVB for releasing the dates." Lam Fung broke the news again that Tang Lai Ming and Jimmy Au Sui Wai were the two actors with the most difficulty with scheduling in the film.

Kwok Sin Nei was asked if she would let her daughter watch this movie? She laughed and said, "My daughter has only seen stills, because she doesn't like to watch my films. She feels that the one in the movie isn't me, and says that she wants the real Mommy because the real Mama is her buddy. (Do you know that because of the movie release, your ancient rumor with Koo Tin Lok have been stirred up?) I think that rumors should be passed down as rumors."

In addition, Au Sui Wai, Chan Kwok Bong and Wong Man Piu talked about the release of blind box flashcards for the movie BACK TO THE PAST. Chan Kwok Bong was said to be in 9 out of 10 boxes. He said that his students have instead said that getting him was very difficult. Au Sui Wai revealed that the TVB situation comedy LO AND BEHALF's Fan Yik Man also swept up 40 boxes of flashcards. "She got over 20 Lam Fung, 11 Chan Kwok Bong, 4 of mine and 1 of Wong Man Piu. Collecting all the actors would be very hard." When Wong Man Piu was filming the drama, Koo Tin Lok thought he looked like Jesus. He said that he was no match for Koo Tin Lok on or off screen as they constantly had bad takes while making the drama. "For 5 years friends have frequently asked when would the movie be released, now it would finally happen." Then the three of them said in unison that making this movie brought back all their memories.

During the interview with Sammo Hung Kam Bo and his son Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Tin Ming's younger son Hung King Hei (JT) came to join in the fun. He even said that he wanted all three generations to act together, but his grandfather Hung Kam Bo joked that he would vomit blood!

Hung Kam Bo was happy to say that this was the first time that his family of four have worked together. Tin Ming said that he has always wanted to have this opportunity, and thanked Koo Tin Lok for making it happen. The reporter laughed and pointed out that Hung Kam Bo praised his three sons on stage, but they were still not as good as their father. Tin Ming immediately said that how could they be better than him so easily! Hung Kam Bo said that he was not as handsome as his sons, gave Tin Ming's performance in the film a high score of 85 points, and pointed out that every actor's action scene surprised him. He would also tailor suitable stunts for each actor, especially when he saw Koo Tin Lok's performance in the movie PARADOX (SAT POR LONG.TAM LONG). He was not worried about how Koo Tin Lok would deal with the action scenes he designed.

When Hung Kam Bo and Tin Ming both expressed their expectation to work together as a family of four again, grandson JT suddenly stepped forward to join in the fun and kissed his grandfather Hung Kam Bo. Would they want all three generations in the same "film"? Tin Ming asked his son, "Is it okay?" JT nodded and even kicked to demonstrate that he could shoot action scenes, but Hung Kam Bo joked, "He (grandson) would be OK, I would be puking blood!" Tin Ming explained that because when working with his grandson, Grandpa "would not be able to scold him". Because once Grandpa slapped a table hard and loudly said that he had to sleep, JT has refused to go to Grandpa's house ever since. Referring to Tin Ming's move to Shenzhen, he said that because he has been working a lot in the mainland in recent years, his wife and sons really wanted to see him more. However Hung Kam Bo thought that his son has moved too far for it to be convenient for him to see his grandsons and buy things for them.

[2025.12.30] HONG KONG CHRISTMAS FILM BOX OFFICE DECLINES 35% FROM LAST YEAR, BACK TO THE PAST, AVATAR 3 SEEN AS SAVIORS

Louis Koo, Jessica Hsuan, Raymond Lam and Kevin Chu Kam Yin drop laugh bombs every time they are interviewed

Edan Lui (left) and Chung Suet Ying (right) team up to drop laugh bombs at the Lunar New Year
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BACK TO THE PAST and AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH are seen as film box office saviors in the coming year

Louis Koo, Jessica Hsuan, Raymond Lam and Kevin Chu Kam Yin promote their film BACK TO THE PAST hard

Louis Koo's topless singing performance is dug up and causes an uproar

The Louis Cheung starred GOLDEN BOY exceeds HK$ 10 million at the box office

ZOOTOPIA 2 tops the Christmas box office

Edan Lui, Chung Suet Ying, Elaine Jin and others star in the Lunar New Year film SNOWBALL IN A SUNNY DAY
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* (2025/12/30) The Christmas box office fell 35% compared to last year, and "Finding Qin" and "Avatar 3" were regarded as saviors Article date: December 30, 2025Share During Christmas, more than 2.3 million Hong Kong people raveled abroad, and the Hong Kong film box office was significantly affected. Yesterday the box office revenue of the Christmas schedule (December 24-26) was announced, down 35.69% from last year. Opening on New Year's Eve and early Jaunary, BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) and AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH have been regarded as saviors, hoping to boost the film box office. BACK TO HE PAST leads Louis Koo Tin Lok and Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen) led the team to promote hard, and their interesting interactions have also become hot topics. TVB has not yet prepared for A STEP INTO THE PAST re-runs, but the show topped myTV SUPER "Most Like to Watch" column and clashed prime time dramas and programs.

Hong Kong Box Office Co., Ltd. comprehensively reported the 2025 Christmas box office, with a total revenue of HK$ 13,460,458 for Chinese and foreign films in Hong Kong. The box office decreased by 35.69% compared with 20,931,989 yuan in the same period last year, mainly due to the lack of new films released during the Christmas schedule. Disney's animation ZOOTOPIA 2 reached the top, closing at $5,641,836 from December 24 to 26, followed by ANACONDA in second place, and the Hong Kong film UNDER CURRENT (NOI MOK) ranked third at $757,559; GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG) and PASS AND GOAL (YIK JUEN SEUNG BOON CHEUNG) ranked seventh and eighth respectively.

The Louis Cheung Kai Chung starred movie "GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG)" has soared at the box office during the long holiday, already exceeding HK$ 10 million. Ah Chung has been thanking audiences all over for a few days in a row. During the period a viewer asked, "Has Ah Kay (wife Kay Tse On Kay) been very supportive of you?" Although his wife was not present, Ah Chung smiled as soon as he talked about her and had nothing but praise. "She has helped a lot in the promotion and the release of the movie, and her infinite support for me!" He even shouted, "Definitely thank you very much, wife!"

Cheung Kai Chung asked if his character Cheung Lik would wake up for "GOLDEN BOY 2". He revealed that "GOLDEN BOY"'s other ending was that Cheung Lik and his son brought the "golden belt" to the tomb of Fong Ling (Ali Lee Kai Sum), but this scene was deleted and an open ending was left for the audience to decide.

Regarding the good results at the box office, Ah Chung posted on social networks, "Under such a market, we are able to reach HK$ 10 million at the box office. Thank you very much to my team. It has been an uphill climb from the start. The road was very difficult, but we still talked and joked. Step by step, we finally get to see the most beautiful sunrise!"

BACK TO THE PAST and AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH would open on New Year's Eve and early January respectively. So far pre-sales have yielded good results, hoping to boost the film box office next year. BACK TO THE PAST leads Louis Koo Tin Lok, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Raymond Lam Fung and Kevin Chu Kam Yin have been promoting hard. Earlier on the TVB program STAR WEEKLY, Suen Huen and Koo Tin Lok's "Unearthed Goo Video Test" segment has become a hot topic. In 1994 Suen Huen publicly questioned TVB for favoring singers for tardiness on drama productions. In the film Koo Tin Lok propped up his head with his hands and stared at Suen Huen. Suen Huen watched the clip, laughed and said, "I still say thank you very much to the company for not freezing (suspending) me, this is the truth!" Koo Tin Lok continued, "Everyone have been late for drama shoots." Unexpectedly Suen Huen retorted seriously, "I'm not late." Koo Tin Lok immediately switched to "brown nosing". "Then you would be Ah Jeh."

The program also dug up a clip of Koo Tin Lok singing shirtless in 1997 at the "Capital Artists Silver Anniversary Concert", Suen Huen was surprised, asked Koo Tin Lok why was he willing to do it and revealed that he did not like to sing. "It's like pushing you to die". Koo Tin Lok changed the topic awkwardly and revealed that he was afraid of crowds. "When you (at that time) scolded the singers, I sat in the back and wanted to die too......Hey, there are so many people. Don't say that you pushed me to do things, if I didn't do things I would still die, I can't do it around so many people."

Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung and Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen) recently promoted the movie BACK TO THE STEP (CHUM CHUN GEI), and mainland audiences responded positively to this HK$350 million film production, with a pre-sale box office of more than 120 million yuan (about HK$133 million). Recently when the three of them went north to promote, they signed autographs on the stage. Suen Huen saw that Goo Jai was signing bigger and bigger and could not help but ask, "Why are you signing so big?" Goo Jai joked, "It's not big, it's just long!" Suen Huen laughed so hard that she rolled her eyes. When asked to send hearts during the group photo, Koo Tin Lok was at the mercy of Suen Huen as they clasped their hands to form a heart in a funny scene.

In addition, A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) director Jack Ng Wai Lun along with original cast members Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Louise Wong Dan Nei, Renci Yeung Sze Wing and Dee Ho Kai Wah added Sammi Cheng Sau Man in NIGHT KING (YEH WONG); and the Philip Yung Tsz Kwong written and directed, MIRROR member Edan Lui Cheuk On, Chung Suet Ying and Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling) starred SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY (GUM DOR BO) would also open during the Lunar New Year. Yung Tsz Kwong made his first comedy, saying that he missed the time when he went to the theater with his father and younger brother to watch Lunar New Year movies when he was a child. This time he asked his favorites actors in hopes of the general public would attend happily and leave with a sense of warmth.

The MIRROR member Edan Lui Cheuk On, Chung Suet Ying, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Jiro Lee Sheung Ching, Harriet Yeung Sze Man (Shrimp Head) starred Lunar New Year film SNOWBALL IN A SUNNY DAY (GUM DOR BO) is about to be launched, announcing in advance that it has invited Best Actor Michael Hui Koon Man and Best Actress Nina Paw Hee Ching for surprise assistance. The story told the strange experience of a family playing the lottery, with tears within the laughter.

SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY tells the story of Grandma (Kam Yin Ling) who entrusted her granddaughter Lam Tin Ching (Chung Suet Ying) to play the Mark Six lottery with the same set of lucky numbers for more than ten years. The granddaughter did not place the bet for the New Spring lottery that hit the HK$ 88.88 million grand prize. The granddaughter could not bear to break her grandmother's dream, so she borrowed the villa for filming from her studio colleague Lai Cho Him (Lui Cheuk On), falsely claiming that she bought it with the winning prize. A series of event takes place after the family moves in.

In the trailer the Golden Horse Awards Best Actress with THE WAY WE TALK (HONG NGOR GUM TIN JUM MOR SUET) last year, Chung Suet Ying showed all her skills. In just half a minute her mood changed greatly, nervous at one moment and excited at another. She was so moved that she hugged her family as well. She said excitedly, "For the New Year when the whole family is together it is the happiest. There are laughter and tears in the film, as exciting as making a fortune in the New Year! Working with a group of amazing actors, I finally understood the true meaning of 'dropping laugh bombs'."

[2025.12.29] BACK TO THE STEP HAS A TIGHTER OPENING DAY SCHEDULE THAN THE BUS

Jessica Hsuan shares a photo with her onscreen son Kevin Chu Kam Yin
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The Best Actor Louis Koo Tin Lok starred "urban legend" movie BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) would be officially launched on New Year's Eve, and the cast and the crew have been busy promoting it. Recently the film's schedule in Hong Kong has been said to be "tighter than the bus schedules". On the first day of its release in the mainland, the number of shows has exceeded 18,000. Currently the advanced screen box office has been a success, giving the team a shot of confidence.

Koo Tin Lok has been traveling between the mainland and Hong Kong for work recently, and appeared in Shenzhen the day before yesterday. As a ribbon-cutting guest for a Cantonese restaurant, he attracted a large number of passers-by. Dressed in all black, he caused screams as soon as he appeared. Goo Jai also waved politely and was very friendly to the people. Goo Jai has invested in the restaurant business as well. When speaking on stage, he expressed his feelings, "I really like to eat Cantonese food, because it feels warm and like home. The most important thing about Cantonese cuisine is to have the wok smell! Running a restaurant now is not easy at all, it depends on persistence and trying."

When the host asked him what he has been doing recently, Goo Jai replied jokingly, "I've been busy cutting ribbons." Actually he was about to start a promotional tour in the mainland, leading the BACK TO THE PAST cast and crew to visit Guangzhou and Foshan and other places. Lead actress Suen Huen also posted a photo with "Son" Chu Kam Yin, revealing that she was leaving for Beijing. Artists under Goo Jai's banner also "assisted". Among them, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Zoe Yu Kit Ying and Bryant Mak Chi Lok even made a video based on the "ultimate villain" of the television drama version 25 years ago, Kong Wah, to help build momentum.

At present mainland audiences have a very positive response to this HK$350 million film production, with box office pre-sales reaching 120 million yuan (about HK$133 million). The "number of people who want to see" on several movie networks has exceeded 200,000 in a single day, and topped the platform popularity list. About 18,180 shows scheduled on the opening day in the mainland, the film has been very amazing. As for the pre-sale in Hong Kong that started as early as Christmas Eve, screenshots of a Tsim Sha Tsui Cinema schedule were leaked on the Internet, from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. the next day every 15 minutes would have BACK TO THE PAST opening, and more than 50 screenings in a single day. No wonder the poster described the scheduling as "tighter than the buses at the bus stop downstairs" and pointed out how exaggerated it has been.

[2025.12.29] "BROTHERS" LOUIS CHEUNG AND PETER CHAN CHARM MAN HOLD JOINT AUDIENCE APPRECIATION EVENT FOR PASS AND GOAL AND GOLDEN BOY

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PASS AND GOAL's Peter Chan Charm Man and GOLDEN BOY's Louis Cheung jointly thank the audience. Also present are PASS director Jill Wong and two young actors

Gigi Leung did the early promotions and participated in the audience appreciation activities at advanced screenings
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The two Hong Kong Christmas film releases PASS AND GOAL (YIK JUEN SEUNG BOON CHEUNG) and GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG) joined hands to hold a joint audience appreciation event the day before yesterday. GOLDEN BOY star Louis Cheung Kai Chung, PASS AND GOAL director Jill Wong Pak Kei, actors Peter Chan Charm Man, Sin Cheuk Kiu, Tam Chun Yin, etc., communicated with the audience at the theater up close and presented autographed movie jersey jackets.

Once playing brothers in the TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM) movie series, Cheung Kai Chung and Chan Charm Man reunited. Cheung Kai Chung said emotionally, "I am very happy to see Hong Kong films showing the spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance, and the two movies support each other and thank the audiences together. Thank you to so many viewers for coming. I hope you will continue to support Hong Kong movies, as well as Chan Charm Man's PASS AND GOAL. If you watch both movies, your fighting spirit will definitely be stronger, and you will be invincible in 2026." Chan Charm Man also shared, "When I played Ah Chung's third brother in TABLE FOR SIX, I already knew about the filming of GOLDEN BOY. Seeing him beginning to shrink from his most bloated, he used his life to sell the passion throughout the entire film. Everyone please continue to support Cheung Kai Chung. He boxed in the film, and I coached soccer in the film; both of which are high-energy sports movies. Thank you all for staying to consume in Hong Kong and supporting Hong Kong movies."

In addition, some people questioned that some of the audience appreciation sessions of PASS AND GOAL were only attended by young actors and did not meet the audience's expectations. Director Wong Pak Kei responded, "I know that the audience has different expectations for the arrangement of the audience appreciation shows, and I respect the comments from the outside world on the promotion strategy. Yet at the same time, I hope everyone would understand that the young actors who attend the audience appreciation events are also a part of the work that completes the work with care. The young actors themselves are also important roles, and for the actor thanking the audience is not just a job. They hope to listen to the audience's impressions firsthand, absorb experience and learn from it. I hope that the outside world will be more considerate to avoid causing psychological pressure on the young actor."

Child actor Tam Chun Yin played Fat B in the film. His mother through social platform expressed that as a parent she respected everyone's experience from the angle of the audience, but pointed out that young actors were not big stars. Three of them have never acted before, from casting to training and performing they have contributed their sincerity and effort to complete the film. The opportunity to see everyone on the stage was a learning and growth process, as well as a very important step to chase their dreams. She thanked each viewer who still has been supporting Hong Kong films at the cinemas, willing to discuss and give advice. She hoped that one day everyone would feel proud of this group of young actors. Another actor Sin Cheuk Kiu's mother also posted to thank viewers who went to support the movie for being willing to provide valuable suggestions. She has witnessed 5 young actors under the blazing sun and rain, the stars and the moon, tan as dark as coal but always carried the never give up spirit to complete each shoot to the best of the abilities. The blood and the tears would be unforgettable experience in the hearts of each young actor.

[2025.12.28] TERENCE LAM, GIN LEE, MC CHEUNG WIN BIG AT THE 2025 METRO HIT AWARDS

Gin Lee wins the Female Singer award again

Terence Lam's singing and creative abilities are just as good, no wonder his arms are tired from accepting awards.

Jeffrey Ngai says that he has to throw himself into work to save up ammo for his wedding.

Under a cloud of dating suspicion, Yumi Chung clarifies that she and Eden Lau are just friends.

VIVA sees the award as motivation and promises to keep going next year.
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MC Cheung, Gin Lee and Terence Lam each win 3 awards

When the award show begins Nancy Sit leads a group of singers in a performance of Jacky Cheung's song BLESSING, dedicated to the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court victims

Cancer fighter Natalie Ng receives the "Hit Rookie I Support" Award.

Warner Records' Dear Jane wins two awards, Tim (right) says that the Metro Awards is like a party.

Yumi Chung has been rumored to be dating Eden Lau due to an intimate photo. Her After Class teammates Windy Zhan and Chantel Yiu accompany her at the interview
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The first report card of this year's music scene, "Metro Hit Awards Ceremony 2025", was held at the Convention and Exhibition Center yesterday. The theme of this year was "Our Pride", inviting a number of athletes and elites to be award presenters. The award show hence did not officially start until a hour after the opening. Terence Lam Ka Him, Gin Lee Hung Ngai and MC Cheung Tin Fu became the big winners of the award ceremony, each winning three awards. Vincy Chan (Wing Yi), Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun and Jason Chan Pak Yu also won two and a half awards each. In terms of record labels, Emperor won a total of 15 awards and beat Warner Records and its 14 and a half awards by a small margin. Earlier posting an intimate photo with Eden Lau Chin Ting, Yumi Chung Yau Mei became the focus after the "leak". Yesterday she and Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei were arranged to stand in the middle position behind Nancy Sit Ka Yin. She even won the gold prize of "Hit Breakthrough Female Singer". Nicholas Tse Ting Fung and MIRROR member Anson Lo were absent but still received awards.

A total of 73 awards were presented at the ceremony, and this year the unprecedented 100% voter based "Most Popular Online Male/Female Singer" were added for everyone to choose their favorite singers. They were won by Anson Lo Hon Ting and Gin Lee Hung Ngai respectively.

Before the official start of the award ceremony Nancy Sit Ka Yin led a group of singers to sing Jacky Cheung Hok Yau's "BLESSING", taking this opportunity to dedicate it to the victims of the Wang Fuk Court Fire in Tai Po,. Recently uploaded an intimate photo with Eden Lau Chin Ting, Yumi Chung Yau Mei appeared and with Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei were arranged to stand in the middle behind Sit Ka Yin.

The first award was the "Hit Rookie Award", and the gold, silver and bronze awards for groups were won by IdG Bubbles, Honey Punch and FYP respectively; the gold winner of the female rookie award was Amy Lo Wai Man, the silver went to Janness Wong Lok Yin, and the bronze to Stephen Chow Sing Chi's artist RIIANA. Lo Wai Man was very happy about winning the award and promised to make more and better music. The gold winner for male rookies was Regent Lam Wai Chun, the silver was Lam Wai Him, and the bronze to Chiu Leung Chiu and Caleb Leung Sung Hei. In terms of the "Hit Generation Z Music Forces" awards, the gold prize winner for female singer was Yiu Cheuk Fei, the silver went to Feanna Wong Shuk Man, and the bronze to Moon Tang; the gold prize winner of the male singer was Gordon Flanders, and the silver and bronze went to Arvin Tsang Ngo Fei and Dark Wong Ming Tak respectively. Wong Ming Tak said while accepting the award that Mama has not been feeling well lately, so he would like to give the award to Mama. After the show he would bring the award to the hospital and visit Mama. He also hoped that everyone would cherish their family and friends. The gold, silver and bronze awards of "Hit Breakthrough Female Singer" went to Chung Yau Mei, Irene Lam Chin Ying and Windy Zhan Tianwen respectively.

As for the "Top 10 Excellent Singers", they were Tang Siu Hau, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Cath Wong Yin, Yanting Chau, Gareth.T (Tong Ling Shan), Charmaine Fong Ho Man, Aska Cheung Chi Ho, Simon On Chun Ho, Kiri T and Alfred Hui Ting Hung. The gold, silver and bronze winners of "Hit Creative Singer" were Terence Lam Ka Him, Kaho Hung and Phil Lam Yik Hong.

The 10 winning songs of the "Hit Songs" are Kaho Hung's DEAREST, Vincy Chan's SUGAR FREE, Irene Lam Chin Ying's WASH YOU AWAY, Mayao Ma's IT'S NOTHING AT ALL, Dear Jane's I CRY BECAUSE YOU CRIED, Ngai Chun Sun's WHITE TUXEDO, Jason Chan Pak Yu's THE FUTURE I SAW, Lam Ka Him's APRIL WHISPERS, Gin Lee's WHITE NIGHT and MC Cheung Tin Fu's LIAR.

In terms of grand prizes, the gold medal winner of "Hit Female Singer" was Lee Hung Ngai, and the silver and bronze award winners were Panther Chan Lui and Wing Yi respectively; "Hit Male Singer" was won by Cheung Tin Fu, Chan Pak Yu won the silver award, and Chan Kin On won the bronze award. Cheung Tin Fu's album "SWEET AND SOUR" also won the "Album of the Year" award, Tong Ling Shan's "NO FULL FRONTAL" won the "Song of the Year", and Lam Ka Him became the "Hit Singer of the Year".

Yumi made her first public appearance after the release of face kissing video with Eden Lau Chin Ting, and attended the award ceremony with her two good sisters, Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei and Windy Zhan Tianwen yesterday. She was very happy to all return with awards. Yumi was asked if she was in a relationship? Yumi emphasized that they were good friends, it was a punishment for losing the game, and she still has not dated yet.

Speaking of Yumi not thanking Eden when she received the award, she generously said that she thanked her family and friends and Eden was her good friend but not her boyfriend. They were not dating, but admitted that the face kissing clip was real. She did not upload it to social networks by mistake. Because she lost at the game of "Truth or Dare" at the Christmas party that night, and the dare was to be kissed on the cheek and posted on the Internet. She did not expect to get a call from her manager immediately, so she quickly deleted it. She never thought the whole thing would be magnified. She explained that after losing the game that day, the punishment was actually to be kissed on the cheek by many people and not only Eden. She also posted the photos; she and Eden have worked together in dramas for several years, and interacted in the plot. In addition they were all born on the same day of the same month, and they also have topic exchanges, so we became friends but have never dated. The company did not scold her for the clip, knowing that they were normal friends. Yet she was worried that the company thought she went overboard with the game. Speaking of whether the company has issued a "love ban"? She said that she had not heard of it, but she thought that dating was a normal experience in life. She still has not tried it, many people around her have developed relationships when they met the right person. Because she was too busy and knew very well what she wanted to do and what she needed, work and school would come first at the current stage. If the time came for dating she would do it, ultimately letting relationships take their natural courses.

Does Yumi have any suitor now? She bluntly said that she felt like there might be but not really, because no one has really pursued her. Speaking of her being a pure goddess in the minds of fans, was she worried that she would lose your fans when dating? She said she has not thought so much about it. Chantel and Windy were asked if they could accept the punishment of the game like kisses on their cheeks? Chantel said that it would depend on the situation, depending on whether she was familiar with the person; Windy refused outright because she did not like to be so close to people.

Yiu Cheuk Fei was very surprised to win the Generation Z Music Force Female Singer gold prize. "When I got to the stage my mind was full of question marks. Because I wasn't in Hong Kong for awhile, I still have support that is full of love. I would keep this state of mind and continue to be young." Zhan Tianwen did not expect to win the Hit Breakthrough Female Singer" bronze prize either. "This year could be considered a great leap forward. Many of my songs were released, and I also have songs from dramas like THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2 and THE QUEEN OF THE CASTLE so many people got to know me. I hope in 2026 I would continue to leap forward and march ahead."

Diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, Natalie Ng Man Yan released a new song "Rebirth" this year and immediately won the "Hit I Support Rookie" award at the award ceremony. She thanked everyone for not minding that she was a 51-year-old newcomer Auntie, and received cheers and applause from the audience. She said in a backstage interview that she was moved by her idol Sammi Cheng Sau Man's words on stage at the beginning of the year, and saw the singers' speeches at the award ceremony, which rekindled her dream of becoming a singer. Yet her condition worsened in February she needed to be hospitalized for treatment. After she was released and a lot of hard work, she went from wheel chair, cane to returning to walking normally. Friends have also been very thoughtful and release the song, because ultimately her medial cost has been costly. In response to the allegations that her condition has deteriorated, she also admitted that she was currently receiving treatment with Chinese and Western medicines because surgery would no longer helped much. The reaction of Chinese medicine was a reaction in the chest, a slight tingling and pus.

One of the big winners Lam Ka Him and Wai Chun Sun were interviewed after the award ceremony. Ka Him did not dare to call himself a big winner and humbly said that all the winners were big winners. He will also release a new song in two days to complete this year's work plan. Ngai Chun Sun was happy to win two and a half awards, and would work even harder next year. Lam Ka Him felt that Ngai Chun Sun's 2.5 awards were a good showing, and joked that he would give him $ 2.5 to congratulate him. Lam Ka Him would release a new song within days and complete this year's four seasons project. Recently Ngai Chun Sun has been repeatedly rumored to wed his girlfriend, and he clarified, "I don't know why the rumor would spread. I have had the idea, I have had it since I have been with her; but I haven't started to implement it. I want to surprise the other half. If we really get married I would definitely notify everyone." As for how he would reward his girlfriend, Ngai Chun Sun laughed and said that his girlfriend values the relationship more than material. He also had to work hard to make money to save up for the wedding. He publicly thanked his girlfriend, "Without her there is no me. She has been toiling away for me day and night. Whether in performing arts or in music, she has helped me brought out a different side."

Gin Lee Hung Ngai was asked if she expected to win 3 awards? She smiled and said, "Don't say that, it's a very happy thing. Thank you to the team for its efforts. I am very happy that I have made a lot of new attempts this year, and the new attempts have also achieved good results. (Are you confident that you will win more at the next award ceremony?) Let's enjoy this moment first, and I wouldn't slow down. I would immediately release new songs and prepare for the concert." Speaking of her record company Emperor winning the most awards, she and Vincy Chan (Wing Yi) excitedly said that they wanted to congratulate all their colleagues at the company; Wing Yi even said that she would invite her colleagues from the company to celebrate with barbecue at home, because her new home had a rooftop and has already held many barbecue activities. She laughed and said that she had experience, and the girl group VIVA and Lee Hung Ngai could not help but cheer. VIVA heard and recommended Ada Geung Wing Yam, who is a good cook, to be the chef.

Metro Radio and Warner have been rumored to have "broken the ice", as many Warner singers performed well at the award show. MC Cheung Tin Fu was also one of the big winners and said, "In terms of breaking the ice, little guys like me of course would listen to what the company says. However I don't feel there is any behavior with ice. Of course I am happy about winning awards. Special thanks to the company executives for helping me with this achievement, only because of them I would have so many works and so many people listening to my songs." He said that he was the happiest thing about winning the album award, because it represented everyone's credit and everyone's achievements. He said that he was ailing as he suspected of eating oysters 3 hours after their expiration of use, or fatty pork the day before, so he had to get two injections for gastroenteritis, and revealed that he bought them at a supermarket.

Warner's Dear Jane won Hit Song with I CRY BECAUSE YOU CRIED and Hit Band Gold prize. Lead singer Tim Wong Tin Ngo said, "We haven't come to Metro for many years, coming back is like a party; we have seen many friends." He revealed that they were planning their 20th anniversary concert tour.

The gold prize for the "Hit Group" was won by Beanies, and the silver and bronze award winners were VIVA and XiX. In an interview with VIVA, member Carina Li Hei Tung said that she was very happy that they had one fast song and one slow song each this year, thought that winning the group award was very meaningful, hoped to work harder to create a good work next year, and said with a smile, "I forgot to thank my teammates on stage, (I did) in my heart. (Did you get scolded once you were off the stage?) No, I just feel guilty."

METRO HIT AWARDS 2025

HIT NEW BAND/GROUP:
• GOLD: IdG Bubbles
• SILVER: Honey Punch
• BRONZE: FYP

HIT FEMALE ROOKIE:
• GOLD: Amy Lo
• SILVER: Janness Wong
• BRONZE: Riiana

HIT MALE ROOKIE:
• GOLD: Regent Lam
• SILVER: Vince Leung
• BRONZE: Caleb Leung / Chiu Leung Chiu

HIT ROOKIE I SUPPORT:
• Natalie Ng

HIT LEAPING FEMLE SINGER :
• GOLD: Yumi Chung
• SILVER: Irene Lam
• BRONZE: Windy Zhan

HIT LEAPING MALE SINGER:
• GOLD: Lagchun
• SILVER: Andy Lai
• BRONZE: Felix Lam

HIT SONG WRITING: Nicholas Tse [RETROGRADE (Performer: Nicholas Tse)]
HIT LYRICS: Tang Siu Hau [PAIN IS JUST AN ILLUSION (Performer : Tang Siu Hau)]
HIT SONG ARRANGEMENT: Gordon Flanders [MOON NIGHT SONATA (Performer: Moon Tang)
HIT PRODUCER: Jason Chan, Edward Chan [DISPENSABLE (Performer : Jason Chan)]

HIT GEN Z MUSIC FORCE FAMLE SINGER:
• GOLD: Chantel Yiu
• SILVER: Feanna Wong
• BRONZE: Moon Tang

HIT GEN Z MUSIC FORCE MALE SINGER:
• GOLD: Gordon Flanders
• SILVER: Arvin Tsang
• BRONZE: Dark Wong

HIT AIRPLAY INDEX SONG: CATCH A FEELING (Aska Cheung)
HIT MOST POPULAR ONLINE MALE SINGER: Anson Lo
HIT MOST POULAR ONLINE FEMALE SINGER: Gin Lee

HIT MANDARIN POWER SONG:
• GOLD: GAME ON (Yanting Chau Feat. SHAGGY SHAY)
• SILVER: PERFUME (Nicholas Tse, Nana Ouyang)
• BRONZE: THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA (DUET VERSION) (Vincy Chan, Ocean Hai)

HIT DUET:
• GOLD: I FEEL IT (Jeffrey Ngai/Kaho Hung)
• SILVER: THE RIVAL LOVERS (Lagchun/Michael C)
• BRONZE: GIRLS CONFLICT (Zaine Sze/Jennifer Chan)

HIT CREATIVE SINGER:
• GOLD: Terence Lam
• SILVER: Kaho Hung
• BRONZE: Phil Lam

HIT SINGERS OF EXCELLENCE:
• Tang Siu Hau
• Jeffrey Ngai
• Cath Wong
• Yanting Chau
• Gareth.T
• Charmaine Fong
• Aska Cheung
• Simon On
• Kiri T
• Alfred Hui

HIT SONGS:
• DEAREST (Kaho Hung)
• SUGAR FREE (Vincy Chan)
• WASH YOU AWAY (Irene Lam)
• IT'S NOTHING (Mayao Ma)
• I CRY BECAUSE YOU CRIED (Dear Jane)
• WHITE TUXEDO (Jeffrey Ngai)
• THE FUTURE I SAW (Jason Chan)
• APRIL WHISPERS (Terence Lam)
• WHITE NIGHT (Gin Lee)
• LIAR (MC Cheung)

HIT GROUP:
• GOLD: Beanies
• SILVER: VIVA
• BRONZE: XiX

HIT BAND:
• GOLD: Dear Jane
• SILVER: Nowhere Boys
• BRONZE: Locksmith

HIT FEMALE SINGER:
• GOLD: Gin Lee
• SILVER: Panther Chan
• BRONZE: Vincy Chan

HIT MALE SINGER:
• GOLD: MC Cheung
• SILVER: Jason Chan
• BRONZE: On Chan

HIT ALBUM OF THE YEAR: SWEET AND SOUR (MC Cheung)
HIT SINGER OF THE YEAR: Terence Lam
HIT SONG OF THE YEAR: NO FULL FRONTAL (Gareth.T)

[2025.12.27] EDDIE CHEUNG WINS ANOTHER AWARD WITH REBORN, HAS RETIREMENT PLANNED

Eddie Cheung has won awards repeatedly with the film REBORN.

Eddie Cheung Siu Fai earlier with the film REBORN (HUNG SUM YUN) won Best Actor at the Vancouver Chinese Film Festival. Recently he again won the Golden Lotus Excellent Actor Awards at the 17th Macau International Movie Festival and 16th Macau International Television Festival. He happily said that he was rather surprised, and thanked the audience for their support and recognition of REBORN. How would he celebrate? He joked that the way would be very simple. First he would quietly meditate at home, savor the production memories and feel already very pleased; however he would have dinner with family, raise a glass and share the joy.

Speaking of future goals, Cheung Siu Fai said, "I have already made retirement plans. In recent years I only want to do my best. When I run into good roles I would work hard. I hope to keep giving the audience a sense of freshness in recent years, and also myself some memories in the future." As for the challenges of making REBORN, he said there were many difficulties. "Fortunately director (Danny) Pang Fat before the production began communicated in depth with us about what the roles required, so the performance difficulty dropped to its lowest and we were even more able to full devote to every scene." He said that even though that emotions in the film were heavy and heart breaking, when he met the director's demands, when he thought about it afterward he would still enjoy it. He said that over the month after the production wrapped, once in silence unpleasant part from the film would still surface. He would take the initiative and ask friends to chat or run so he would not drown himself in the film and slowly be able to leave the role.

[2025.12.27] SOI CHEANG WOULD ADD SUITABLE AMOUNT OF ELEMENTS FOR THE JAPANESE AUDIENCE IN TWILIGHT SEQUEL AND PREQUEL

The roast pork rice in TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN once was among the top searches in Japan. Soi Cheang loves it too. "The barbecue rice I have had the most has to be roast pork rice, for the double combo I have to get roast pork no matter what." As for which shop he likes, he humbly says that he is no foodie. He only feels that barbecue is safe. He also says that with his office in Kwun Tong, he would recommend shops there. Soi Cheang says that he has been under Japanese culture influence since childhood, he likes the manga WOUNDED MAN, the band Anzen-Chitai, the Japanese drama LONG VACATION, and a series of Akira Kurosawa movies. The cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Japan is just this simple.

The Japanese audience praises the Louis Koo played Tornado as cool.

Chinese restaurant in Japan recommends the roast pork rice and even promotes Raymond Lam's concert in Japan

A record store in Japan sets up a "WALLED CITY TABLE", even "Dik Chau" Richie Jen's record is available.
courtesy of mingpao.com

The Soi Cheang Pou Soi directed TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) starred Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Philip Ng Wan Lung and others, made over HK$ 110 million in Hong Kong, swept up 9 Hong Kong Film Awards including Best Film and Best Director, and brought the fever to Japan. Since its release early this year to now, its box office has exceeded 500 million yen (around HK$ 25 million) -- the most brilliant performance for a Hong Kong film there in recent years. Originally slated to participate in the Tokyo Comic Con early this year, Koo Tin Lok, Tony Wu Tsz Tung and German Cheung Man Kit cancelled the trip due to the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire; Cheang Pou Soi at the end of October said at the Tokyo International Film Festival that it was rare for a Hong Kong film to have the support of the Japanese audience. "I feel an extra sense of duty, and want to do more cultural exchange." He would add elements that the Japanese audience would like in the upcoming sequel THE FINAL CHAPTER (JUNG JEUNG) and the prequel THE DRAGON THRONE (LUNG TAU).

Cheang Pou Soi said that he was very happy to be able to host a master class at the Tokyo Film Festival, but calling it "achievement unlocked" would be exaggerating. He said that he was not dead yet, so he would keep making movies. "I came here because the Japanese audience likes TWILILGHT, I want to communicate with them more." He knew that many Japanese people after watching TWILIGHT made the trip to visit Hong Kong, which surprised and pleased him very much.

Cheang Pou Soi pointed out that the Japanese audience was particularly into the brotherhood in he film, and had an indescribable relationship with the Walled City. "While I was planning to make TWILIGHT, a lot of the information during research came from Japan. I never would have guessed that the new generation of Japanese people still had affection for the Walled City, which I thought was very interesting; Hong Kong people like the Japanese culture, Hong Kong films used to be very popular in Japan; but nowadays, Japanese people like the movie I made. I feel an extra sense of duty and want to do more cultural exchange."

Cheang Pou Soi said that when he made TWILIGHT he never thought that people would watch it, not to mention the popularity in Japan. "At the time I only did my best to make it. I always feel that when talking with young people around the Walled City, they would only know the Walled City park. When the investors said make the movie, I did. I did my best to bring back the original Walled City. (Its popularity) in Hong Kong was unexpected, but I never even imagined in Japan. TWILIGHT blew up in popularity in Japan, which he said would more or less affect his directing of the sequel. The sequel THE FINAL CHAPTER (JUNG JEUNG) and the prequel THE DRAGON THRONE (LUNG TAU) would depict the 1980s and the 1950s Walled City. He would add certain elements suitably so overseas audience would be more into it. "I would add elements the Japanese audience likes within reason, actually Hong Kong is a place where the Eastern and the Western cultures meet. I believe people from any region would be able to find their own culture (in the film)."

THE FINAL CHAPTER has planned to start production in March 2026. With all the anticipation, Cheang Pou Soi admitted the pressure has been enormous. "I have to remind myself not to have any baggage, focus on the movie and not to think too much. Now the production hasn't started yet, I am still in the stage of handling the script. Actually this period is the biggest struggle, having to decide the roles of the actors, the production direction. After the production start I wouldn't think too much." Would he throw tantrums on the set? Cheang Sou Poi said that sometimes he would, but he would try to control it. "On the set I need to be very cool, throwing tantrums would affect the emotions and could easily lead to making not so sensible decisions. Sometimes I would indeed throw tantrums, but they would be trivial like yelling at people for being in the wrong position." Cheang Pou Soi revealed that THE FINAL CHAPTER production has progressed ideally. "I have spent half a year on locations. The government has been very helpful. Ultimately there are some procedures that we are dealing with. I would also save the sets for exhibition later."

Cheang Pou Soi with MAD FATE (MING ONG) and TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN won the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Director two years in a row. He said that making movies came from an impulse. "Like TWILIGHT, I had quite the impulse to bring back the original Walled City. I felt that it had value and certain that the team would be able to do it; with LIMBO (JI CHI) I had a lot of imagination space after reading the original work, so I made it." Looking back at when he first started in the business, he only thought that when he wanted to make movies and people would give him the opportunity to. He was very naive, but now his thinking is already different. "Now when people ask me to make movies, I would think would I be able to answer to them? If I would agree then I would have to be able to do it. I can't just make movies that I like but would lose money. I can't just only make commercial films either. This I learned from (Johnnie) To Kei Fung."

Cheang Pou Soi said that directors come in many varieties, but he would never define himself. "I don't have any definition, I want to try everything. For example since everyone like TWILIGHT, should I keep making it? Although I would make two more installments, but I would take what else I would make in between. I could make a low budget film that differs from TWILIGHT, or more commercial one is also a possibility." Reportedly the Cheang Pou Soi directed mainland war history film would open next year. He revealed that he had many reasons to make that film, mainly he agreed because he have worked with the film company bosses countless times.

Although he was a film director, Cheang Pou Soi said that he rarely went to the movies. Even the earlier topical film SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) he has not seen. "I prefer to watch old movies, I would choose new films to watch. So I understand very well why the film market would be depressed. Even people in the business like us are this way. Now there are too many choices, and it is too convenient. In the past to watch a movie at home you have to buy a DVD, now you can just press a button. Since (the situation) cannot be changed, we have to think about what other advantage we have to make the audience return to the theaters." Recently 4K restored old films have become popular in Hong Kong. Has Cheang Pou Soi thought about 4K restored editions for his old films? He cracked up. "I don't know, which one of mine can be? No one has suggested it!" He said instead some have suggested releasing LIMBO in color, but whether released or not the decision was completely up to the film companies and the audience. He had no opinion.

Cheang Pou Soi's wife and daughter live in Canada, and he constantly had to fly back and forth; he said that his time in Canada would be the most relaxing, as he would be able to spend an entire day at home or a coffee shop. "I would have pressure from dawdling in Hong Kong, but not in Canada. I can loiter for a month there, go to the supermarket with my wife, pick up my daughter after school. I can even spend a day just sitting in the garage." This type of retirement life would be decent, but Cheang Pou Soi would at least have to finish two more TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS to have the free time to fritter away.

TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN blew up in popularity in Japan. Two months ago the fever still would be sensed on the streets of Tokyo; outside the doors of a Chinese restaurant in Ginza a feature recommendation of roast pork rice could be seen and the movie poster was hung to bring in customers; on the 7th floor of the large Japanese record store Tower Records' Shibuya store, a feature table was set up to display video and music products related to the TWILIGHT actors. At Hibiya's Sanseido book store the TWILIGHT set photobook could be seen. The Japanese magazine MOVIE STAR's November cover featured Lam Fung; fashion magazine an.an also released a TWILIGHT special, with interviews with cast and the original comic book creator as well as introducing Hong Kong movies, cuisine and landmarks. The special was originally priced 2200 yen (around HK$ 110). Reportedly at a certain large Hong Kong bookstore it was priced at HK$ 300.

An anonymous Japanese viewer outside a cinema Hibiya said that she has seen TWILIGHT 10 times at the cinema already. Her favorite scene was the ending when the "Four Sons of The Walled City" defeated Wong Gau, which she found very memorable. She said that in the past she rarely watched Hong Kong films, but the exciting action scenes of TWILIGHT wowed her. "My favorite is Tornado. He is very cool and very amazing. I really want to see the sequel, I am looking forward to it very much." She said that lately she has not have the time to travel, but when she would have the opportunity she would really like to go to Hong Kong.