Wrote by Mori - 15.08.2024
Three months prior, Keung To was injured in a celebrity basketball game organized by the radio channel"Commercial Radio Hong Kong, completely tearing ligaments and undergoing surgery to remove bone fragments from his knee.
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Determined to return to the stage as soon as possible, he accelerated his recovery with shockwave therapy during recuperation.
Naturally, fans were very worried and missed their idol, who was known for his laid-back style on social media. They were deeply concerned about his well-being.
That night, Keung To did attended the awards ceremony (Ultimate Song Chart Awards de Hong Kong) with his teammates. Still recovering from his injury, he appeared slightly overweight, swollen, and less agile.
Having been away from the spotlight for several months, his expression revealed unease, even a hint of defiance. When "Spiegel Im Spiegel" won fourth place in the Ultimate Song Chart Awards, no one expected him to perform, perhaps not even his own company, because clearly they hadn't arranged for any dancers.
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Keung To could have easily used his injury as an excuse, thanked those he needed to, and returned to his seat. No one would have objected.
However, how can you stop someone who is passionate about performing? Not even a torn ligament could deter him.
The award-winning song itself is about self-struggle, inner conflict, self-reflection, and ultimately finding peace with oneself—a very personal and distinctly Keung To style of "non-mainstream" Cantonpop.
That night, when Keung To began to sing, he suddenly dropped to his knees, allowing his “full of anguish” vocal to express the rage and frustration he felt at that moment. He rushed off the stage to get closer to the audience, to tell them, "I am back!"
According to the audience's recollections, he was all lit and his actions brought an unexpected thrill to the otherwise routine awards ceremony, stirring the emotions of everyone present.
To be honest, perhaps as someone accustomed to international concerts where performers often jump into the crowd and interact with fans, these actions might not seem particularly novel.
That night, he won “My Favorite Song Award" for the third consecutive year with "What the wr says”
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The performance was well-received, making it a seemingly perfect evening. However, the only concern everyone had was whether his injured leg might have been adversely affected. In the post-ceremony interview, he mentioned hoping that his primary doctor didn't watch the broadcast and asked the doctor not to be angry with him.
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The interview ended with laughter, but a storm was quietly brewing beneath the surface.
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