Hong Kong’s inaugural “All-Hong Kong Thousand-Person Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament” concluded its two-day run on Sunday, culminating in the naming of the first-ever city champion following intense rounds of competition and a high-profile celebrity exhibition match. The event showcased both mass participation and strategic play, drawing attention to a game often dismissed as pure chance.
The highly anticipated highlight was the celebrity division, which featured 16 local artists vying for bragging rights. Among the prominent participants were P1X3L member George Au, Yoyo Kot, Winka Wong, Chloe So, Andy Cheung, and Fei Tsang. This unique division added entertainment value and demonstrated the blend of luck and psychological strategy inherent in the game.
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The final celebrity bracket saw fierce competition, ultimately leading to actress Chloe So’s victory in the stars’ division. So then proceeded to the ultimate face-off against the President of the Hong Kong Rock-Paper-Scissors Association, Ricky Lam, who had previously appeared in the popular online series Squid Game. Lam ultimately defeated So in the grand finale of the exhibition matches.
So, reflecting on her successful run, revealed that she had meticulously researched strategies and tactics online to inform her playing style. Despite admitting to a confidence-shattering history of losing seven consecutive rounds during a previous television program recording, she quickly rebounded, securing a comfortable 3-1 win against her first-round opponent, Maye from JFFT.
Fellow participant Winka Wong commented on the psychological aspects of the game. “Sometimes playing rock-paper-scissors is like a mental battle,” Wong stated, acknowledging the role of luck after losing her practice round against Fei Tsang.
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Beyond the tournament floor, celebrity participants also shared updates on their professional lives. So, currently single, expressed a philosophical approach to dating, preferring to let romance happen naturally, finding contentment in her work and the companionship of her cat.
Wong, who admitted to having multiple admirers, acknowledged the boost strong charisma gives an artist. However, her schedule remains centered on professional commitments, with a small concert performance slated for February 15th overshadowing any potential Valentine’s Day plans. “It’s normal for someone in their twenties to date, and romance can even enhance my singing,” Wong explained, “but for now, I am dating my job.”
Meanwhile, Au and Kot revealed they had studied strategic moves before the tournament, determined to avoid finishing last. Known as “game masters” among their peers, the duo also shared exciting news of a major new commitment: a forthcoming variety show that promises to be a company-wide undertaking.
“We have already started planning and attending preparation meetings,” Kot confirmed. “This program is set to become a ViuTV classic because it involves colleagues from across the entire company.”
The currently titled Joyful Today Viu (working title) promises to test participants’ intelligence, physical stamina, quick wit, and adaptability. Au and Kot expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with the network’s rising talents, including newcomers ZPOT and Fan Cheuk Yin, signaling a potentially landmark production for the station scheduled to air later this year. The success of the Rock-Paper-Scissors championship also underscores the city’s enduring passion for competitive, even whimsical, community events.
