A wave of celebrity offspring has recently captured public attention in Hong Kong, with moments ranging from a young guitarist’s stage debut to a mother’s poignant letter marking her son’s new chapter abroad.
Julian Cheung’s 19-year-old son, Morton Cheung, made a quiet but noticeable appearance as a guitarist during his father’s concert, adding a personal touch to the star’s live performance. Meanwhile, actress Candice Chiu, who spent the holidays in Canada, received a touching display of filial devotion from her 22-year-old son, Lam Cheuk-yi, who served as her chauffeur during the trip.
But perhaps the most emotionally resonant story emerged from singer Maggie Fu, now known as Maggie Fu Yuen-hin, who shared a rare glimpse into her private life with a heartfelt letter to her 15-year-old son, Jasper Chow.
Fu, who married businessman Sze Sze-fu in 2010, posted a mother-son photo on social media Wednesday, accompanying it with a letter that resonated with parents everywhere. In it, she reflected on the bittersweet reality of letting go.
“My dear little one,” she wrote. “When I was young, I always thought that as long as I held your hand, I could walk with you to very distant places. Later, I came to understand that the road parents can walk with their children has an end.”
Fu described packing her son’s suitcase with reminders and concerns, visiting his school and dormitory, and then ultimately stepping back. “We can only send you this far,” she added.
The singer encouraged her son to embrace the unknown: “The road ahead will have landscapes we haven’t seen, and people we don’t know. There will be joys and grievances, and some nights you may suddenly feel homesick. But it’s all okay—make friends, make mistakes, love some things, and go through things you don’t love so much. Grow slowly into your own person.”
She ended with a poignant note of reassurance: “Fifteen years ago, we led you into this world. Fifteen years later, on this day, we loosen our grip just a little. Not because we worry less, but because it’s finally your turn to take yourself to see the world. Mum and Dad’s journey can only accompany you this far. Your journey is just beginning.”
Fu acknowledged her son’s dislike of having his photo shared, but asked for “one childish indulgence.” She admitted, “I am weak. My tear ducts have been breaking down.”
The post quickly drew reactions from fellow celebrities. Songwriter Wyman Wong commented on Jasper’s good looks, while singer Elanne Kong responded with a simple, astonished, “Oh my god.”
Fu’s letter touches on a universal parental experience: the moment children leave home for school, work, or independence. Experts say such transitions, while emotionally charged, are healthy milestones for adolescent development. Parenting psychologist Dr. Karen Lee notes that “allowing children to navigate new environments builds resilience, even if it feels painful for parents.”
For readers navigating similar farewells, resources like the Hong Kong Family Welfare Society offer counseling and workshops on supporting children through life transitions. Fu’s message serves as a reminder that letting go, though difficult, is an essential act of love.
