Hong Kong—Edan Lui of the hugely popular Canto-pop group MIRROR confirmed a packed schedule of performances and self-improvement initiatives as he attended the ViuTV Family Run Carnival on Saturday, emphasizing his need to boost physical stamina ahead of the band’s demanding year. The singer and actor participated in the 1-kilometer exhibition run, revealing that rigorous training and new solo music are underway, alongside navigating fan communication and high-profile collaboration controversies.
Lui, dressed casually in jeans for the event, admitted he has recently been “forcing” himself to run to reduce water retention and improve his overall fitness, citing recent lackluster performance on the basketball court as a wake-up call. “When playing basketball recently, I realized my physical strength was insufficient,” the star stated, emphasizing the need for focused conditioning to sharpen both his physique and willpower.
Navigating Collaborations and Fan Feedback
The conversation quickly shifted to Lui’s intensive professional commitments. MIRROR’s calendar is fully booked, featuring new group singles, a variety show, and a highly anticipated concert series slated for December. Meanwhile, fan meetings are scheduled for March and May, keeping the members in constant rotation.
Lui is also planning special subunit performances, notably a two-person concert in Macau with fellow MIRROR member Anson Lo in April. The star expressed excitement, calling it an unprecedented pairing. “I have never attempted a two-person performance with Anson Lo. I will fully enjoy the experience,” he said, noting that if fan reception is strong, additional shows could be added.
The conversation touched upon a recent controversy involving a promotional AI short film Lui posted on social media for his March collaboration with Taiwanese singer-songwriter Qiu Fengze in Kaohsiung. The video generated unexpected fan backlash. Lui addressed the situation directly, stating he has since communicated with his fanbase to understand their concerns.
“I used my own materials to create a promotional video with Qiu Fengze, but it led to private messages from some fans who felt I had made a major mistake. I didn’t understand the issue, and I didn’t want to affect Mr. Qiu Fengze, so I had a somewhat ‘intense’ conversation with the fans,” Lui explained, confirming the matter is now concluded.
New Music and Industry Diplomacy
The singer revealed an imminent deadline for his next solo track, despite some challenges in selection. “I have collected some song demos, and I am a bit picky, but I have set a hard deadline for myself: it must be launched in March—no more delays,” he asserted, but remained undecided on promotional routes, pending his notoriously complex schedule.
Lui also addressed recent high-profile internal shifts within the Hong Kong entertainment landscape. When asked about bandmate Ian Chan (Chen Zhuoxian) being seen as the “icebreaker” for recent improvements in relations between MIRROR’s management company, MakerVille, and Commercial Radio, Lui reacted with surprise.
“Wow,” Lui exclaimed, adding, “I wasn’t clear about these matters. But as a singer, if there’s an opportunity for more people to hear my work, it’s absolutely a happy thing. I will try my best to seize any promotional channel available.”
Despite the demands, Lui confirmed he would be keeping his personal life celebrations low-key. Saturday marked his Lunar Calendar birthday, which he planned to spend quietly at home with his sister, with no other celebratory plans. When asked about rumored friend Lin Ming-chen, who is currently working in Hong Kong, he quickly acknowledged her presence but declined to comment on potential meetings, citing professional commitments. With a grueling schedule ahead, Lui’s focus remains firmly on physical readiness and delivering exceptional performances to his global fanbase.
