Wrote by Mori 21/08/2024
Two days after the Awards ceremony, public opinion took a drastic turn led by netizens, haters and trolls.
Accusations of unprofessionalism surfaced, claiming Keung To shouted rather than sang, had unclear diction, and that his offstage performance was disastrous and disrespectful to the event and other performers. One individual, claiming to speak on behalf of her mother who turned against him, penned a lengthy critique listing Keung's "Eight sins," which primarily targeted his character, was widely published in tabloids.
Sugarcoated as criticisms the ongoing online bullying and insults became relentless, targeting not only him but later his fans, supporters, and even his family. Several YouTubers meticulously crafted content portraying him as crazy, some called him the biggest joke in the Music Industry. Mainstream media spent an entire month reposted edited images of his being overweight, and forum’s discussions mocking him as loony. Some even went to great lengths to request that Reaction KOLs review and critique his performance clips. For those three months, it wasn't just Keung To but also his supporters who went through a living hell.
Hating Keung To seemed to be the new hype!
KT gained notoriety, so to speak. For those who didn't know him before, their perception was mostly influenced by how netizens depicted him. Those who had always considered him overrated could hardly contain their satisfaction. A few of his fans chose to leave, unable to withstand the harassment and immense pressure of supporting him.
Little did we know …
It wasn't until a few months later that he finally revealed the fear he felt when the doctor informed him after surgery that he might never be able to dance again.
Suddenly, many unanswered questions of that night found their answers.
What I find truly interesting is that, Keung To is not a perfect person, yet people tend to overly expect him to do perfect things. He has never been afraid to show people his flaws and weakness. And it's precisely his imperfections that make him so captivating.
Because in him, I can see the struggle of the side of myself that I often try to hide.
If you asked whether he would do it again if given another chance, his answer would be an unequivocal YES.
Because someone who embodies the unity of knowledge and action will choose to do what they believe is right, no matter how great the cost.
Interviewed by Vogue Hong Kong, Keung To says :
"From beginning to end, I have never regretted anything I did on stage, because for me it is a record of what I was thinking at that time, and can also tell everyone my truest emotions and feelings through the stage. I don’t think you can pretend on stage no matter what your state is. The audience will see what you pretend to be, so no matter whether my performance is good or bad, I don’t regret it. Because the magic of the stage allows me to fully release it at the moment, coupled with the interaction with the fans, this is the fun part."
The Vogue Hong Kong interview from January 2024 in English and Chinese:
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