Veteran Hong Kong actor and producer Louis Koo has definitively silenced online skepticism regarding his frequent activity on Meta’s Threads platform, offering a highly personalized, real-time verification to director Sunny Chan. The unusual incident began with friendly online betting over the star’s ubiquitous presence in comment sections, culminating in Koo physically demonstrating his digital identity during a recent professional meeting, much to the surprise and eventual admission of his colleague.
Director Doubts Authenticity of Pervasive Online Comments
The situation unfolded following Koo’s debut on Threads earlier this month. Although not posting daily updates, the star, internationally recognized for roles like Xiang Shaolong in A Step Into the Past, surprised many by actively and persistently engaging directly with users across the platform, often appearing in the comment sections of various public accounts.
Director Sunny Chan, a longtime industry peer, openly voiced his suspicion. Writing under one of Koo’s posts, Chan challenged the authenticity of the comments, stating his disbelief that someone of Koo’s considerable stature and demanding schedule would personally dedicate time to responding widely across the social network.
Koo, known for his commitment both on and off-screen, took the challenge literally. Within an hour of Chan’s query, he replied publicly, suggesting a future professional meeting as the proving ground: “Next time we hold a meeting, how about I respond to someone in front of you to show you?”
On-Screen Proof During Professional Meeting
The promised verification arrived this week. Chan took to social media on October 23rd to share a photograph of the two men during a business meeting, confirming that Koo had indeed delivered on his pledge.
“Mr. Xiang said he would do it, and he delivered,” Chan wrote, using the familiar moniker for the actor derived from his titular character in the time-traveling period drama A Step Into the Past. “During this meeting, he personally authenticated that the person responding everywhere online really is him.”
Chan expressed profound respect, humorously conceding that confronting Koo’s unwavering commitment was a losing proposition, adding, “Against the Chairman, you truly shouldn’t gamble, because destiny always prevails.” Koo reportedly confided that he is now personally responding to comments on the platform daily, leading Chan to jest about the star’s superior time management skills, perhaps owing to his character’s journey through space and time.
Koo’s Commitment to the Film Industry Earns Respect
Chan confessed his initial doubts arose simply because he could not fathom how someone as busy as the head of a major production company could dedicate screen time to such detailed individual engagement. The proof, however, forced a reconsideration.
“I forgot that his sense of time and space is different from us common folk. Alright, you win,” Chan admitted, acknowledging Koo’s impressive ability to multitask and connect directly with fans and industry members alike.
Beyond the social media challenge, Chan used the post to express deep gratitude for Louis Koo’s tireless efforts in the local film industry. He explained that he affectionately refers to the actor as “Chairman” or “会長” due to Koo’s relentless campaigning and advocacy for the local cinema scene.
In closing, Chan lamented forgetting to offer congratulations during the meeting for two major achievements: the box office success of the recent A Step Into the Past film adaptation and Koo’s recent win of the Best Actor award from the Hong Kong Film Critics Society. The exchange highlighted not just the star’s powerful digital footprint but his personal commitment to both his public and professional duties.
