Hong Kong actress Joyce Tang, a co-star in the highly anticipated film adaptation of A Step into the Past, recently addressed fan anxieties surrounding her health after sharing a five-year-old video snippet that showed her in a wheelchair. The vintage clip, posted amid a successful box office run and intense promotional tours for the movie, included fellow actor Andrew Chan and prompted immediate concern from followers about her ability to continue scheduled meet-and-greets.
The veteran actress, known affectionately as “Ah Teng,” moved quickly to reassure the public that the footage was historical. She published the video on social media, sparking an immediate flurry of comments from worried fans who questioned if she could manage upcoming promotional appearances scheduled after the film’s strong debut. In response, Tang clarified that the clip captured a moment from five years prior and confirmed she is now fully recovered.
“A memory from the A Step into the Past movie edition filming,” Tang wrote, providing context for the throwback. “I wanted you to hear some of our usual conversations. I genuinely feel Andrew has been very good to me, so I’m sharing this candidly for everyone to enjoy.”
The short video features Tang propelling her own wheelchair alongside Chan, who is also known by his screen name “Fung Siu.” The pair shared a lighthearted exchange, but the visual quickly ignited a separate debate among social media users. Several commenters questioned Chan’s etiquette, asking why he did not manually push the wheelchair for his senior colleague.
Chan swiftly intervened in the comments section of Tang’s post, offering an explanation for the perceived oversight. “I need to clarify,” Chan wrote. “I did offer to help push, but my respected senior preferred to do it herself.” This clarification addressed the brief online controversy over on-set camaraderie and respect between the co-stars.
The renewed focus on Tang and Chan comes as A Step into the Past (also known by its Chinese title Xun Qin Ji) enjoys brisk ticket sales and daily interaction events with fans. Both actors have been integral parts of the ongoing thank-you tours following the film’s release.
The social media interaction underscores the close relationship between cast members, even as they navigate intense public scrutiny accompanying major film promotions. While the video was intended as an amusing behind-the-scenes look at their rapport, it served as a stark reminder of the instant, sometimes overwhelming, nature of fan concern online, especially regarding the well-being of beloved public figures. Sharing such old content, while engaging, requires quick communication to manage public perceptions, a task Tang handled efficiently by immediately offering an explanation and “peace of mind.”
Fans can look forward to seeing both Tang and Chan continue their promotional duties for the film, confirmed to be in good health and high spirits despite the momentary confusion caused by the archival reel.
