The next episode of the music program J Music, airing tomorrow night, features an in-depth interview with Hong Kong singer Alfred Hui along with performances by Chan Ka-lok, Golden Child’s Choi Sung-yoon (Y), and artists Yumiko Lam and Heyo, as each shares the personal stories behind their latest work.
Alfred Hui used his segment to unveil “Self-Respect Song,” the newest release from his ongoing “Wabi-sabi” music project that began in 2024. He described the project as a journey with distinct stops, each one leaving a song for a particular place or person. This sixth stop, he revealed, emerged from a particularly challenging chapter in his life. A pickleball injury, a fall down the staircase from top to bottom, and a painful shingles outbreak all occurred in quick succession, pushing him into an emotional low. Those experiences became the creative fuel for the new track, which he wrote and composed himself. Hui said he wanted the song to reflect raw honesty and remain faithful to his original vision, and he expressed hope that the project’s final destination would bring him back to Hong Kong.
Chan Ka-lok performed in the “Denglu Xinsheng” segment, introducing his new single “We Are All Nameless.” He explained that he took a more hands-on role in shaping the song from concept through recording. The track, he said, is a salute to the fleeting but impactful individuals in life: the ones who offer encouragement at key moments but whose faces slowly fade from memory. Their words, he noted, linger long after the person is forgotten.
Korean guest Y, a member of the group Golden Child, presented his first Cantonese single, “I STILL WAITING.” His decision to sing in Cantonese grew from a fan meeting in Hong Kong in January, where he developed an affinity for the language. The song centers on unrequited love, telling a story of longing and one-sided affection.
This episode of J Music demonstrates how musicians transform personal turmoil and observation into art. It also highlights the program’s ability to bridge different music cultures, from Cantopop to K-pop. Through candid interviews and performances, viewers get a rare window into the struggles and inspirations that drive artists. The show continues to offer both entertainment and insight, reminding audiences that behind every song often lies a deeper narrative of resilience and human experience.
