HONG KONG – Prominent Cantopop figures Terence Lam and Jeffrey Ngai (Jeffrey) were among the biggest winners at the Metro Radio Hits Music Awards 2025 held today, securing multiple accolades in recognition of their prolific creative output over the past year. Lam, a celebrated singer-songwriter, amassed three awards, while rising star Ngai secured 2.5 trophies, signaling a shifting landscape in Hong Kong’s competitive music scene.
Lam and Ngai Reflect on Award Season Success
Despite his significant haul, Lam downplayed the notion of being the evening’s ultimate victor. “I wouldn’t call myself the biggest winner,” Lam commented good-naturedly, before jokingly acknowledging Ngai’s achievement. “Jeffrey’s 2.5 awards are quite good; perhaps I should give him $2.50 to celebrate!”
Lam, who is preparing to release a new song within the next two days, confirmed this launch will finalize his ambitious “Four Seasons Project” for the year. He also humorously addressed an outstanding promise from Ngai. Lam revealed he had previously composed a song for Ngai, who vowed to treat him to a celebratory meal. However, that dinner remains undelivered, repeatedly postponed over the past year.
“This year, he’s substituted the promised meal with the official awards ceremony banquet again,” Lam joked. “Honestly, I’d be happy even if he just treated me to some char siu rice.”
Ngai expressed deep satisfaction with his recognition, emphasizing that the awards truly affirmed the collective effort of his dedicated team. “I am happy and very pleased with these results,” Ngai stated, promising even greater dedication in the coming year. He disclosed plans for an upcoming studio album and is actively engaging various musicians for creative collaborations.
Respect and Friendship Beyond the Stage
Lam also addressed his recent viral guest appearance at a concert featuring fellow popular artist, Keung To, an interaction that generated immense excitement among fans. Lam clarified their dynamic, dismissing assumptions about a mentorship relationship.
“We interact purely as friends,” Lam explained. “I view him as a slightly younger friend, and he sees me as a slightly older one. There’s no need for him to address me as ‘Teacher.'” Lam quipped, “I don’t have a diploma; I don’t have anything formal to teach him. He can just call me ‘Classmate Lam’.”
Ngai Addresses Marriage Rumours and Future Plans
When pressed about his overdue dinner obligation to Lam, Ngai was playfully asked if he intended to substitute the meal with an invitation to his future wedding banquet. Ngai quickly accepted the suggestion: “When the time comes, if I invite guests to celebrate, he will certainly be there.”
Ngai also took the opportunity to address recent unverified marriage rumours. He acknowledged that committing to his current girlfriend has been a long-held intention, but stressed that marriage remains a private matter between two individuals.
“Our relationship is very warm,” Ngai affirmed. “When we do get married, it will be publicly announced, but revealing it now would eliminate the surprise.” In a further playful jest regarding the undelivered dinner, Ngai lightened the mood by suggesting that using the official awards banquet to fulfill social obligations was necessary to “save up money for [his] future wife.”
The Metro Radio Hits Music Awards 2025 underscored the vitality of Hong Kong’s music industry, crowning both established veterans and rising talents as they prepare for major new releases and creative ventures in the year ahead.
