MACAU – Hong Kong singer Tyson Yoshi, ahead of his highly anticipated two-night Macau concert series this month, ignited an entertaining social media discussion after firmly declining a fan’s specific song request, drawing a witty interjection from renowned actress Jessica Hsuan, according to reports Saturday. The exchange, which unfolded on the Threads platform on June 6, provided a lighthearted moment for fans gearing up for the “THE VILLAIN LIVE IN MACAO” shows scheduled for June 24 and 25.
The fan, identified only as a netizen, posted a message directly to the artist requesting that he include the song “Heaven’s Mandate is Supreme” (天命最高) in the setlist for the June 25 performance. The message, praising Yoshi as “handsome,” ended with an expression of anticipation. Yoshi’s response was immediate and unequivocal: “No, cannot!”
This blunt, yet playful, refusal quickly garnered attention, particularly from actress Jessica Hsuan, known for her role as Wu Ting-fong (烏廷芳) in the 2001 TVB drama A Step into the Past (alongside Louis Koo, who is currently starring in the film adaptation of the series). Hsuan responded to the exchange simply with a laughing-face emoji, showcasing her amusement at the singer’s directness.
Yoshi, clearly recognizing the actress, promptly replied to her comment using the character name she made famous: “Wu Ting-fong!”
The interaction highlights the increasingly direct and often humorous rapport between celebrities and their audiences on newer social media platforms like Threads. For concert promoters and public relations teams, these unscripted moments can generate significant buzz and humanize artists, contrasting sharply with traditional, more formal promotional campaigns.
While the inclusion of specific fan-favorite songs is often a carefully managed part of a concert’s production, Yoshi’s definitive no suggested either a deliberate artistic choice regarding the show’s theme, The Villain, or simply a playful rejection of the song suggestion.
Organizers of “THE VILLAIN LIVE IN MACAO” have emphasized that the concerts, held in Macau, will feature a high-energy set reflecting the singer’s distinctive style and recent musical output. The sold-out shows underline Yoshi’s growing popularity across the Greater China region.
Ultimately, the witty online exchange between a major recording artist, a requesting fan, and a veteran television actress served as an effective preamble, building excitement not just for the musical performances but also for the engaging personality behind the music, demonstrating that sometimes, a simple “no” can be as entertaining as the show itself. Fans are now keenly awaiting the final setlist to see which tracks ultimately made the cut, despite the viral rejection.
