Anthony Wong Throws Shock Bomb, Suddenly Says 'Say Goodbye to Hong Kong'

Hong Kong's film king Anthony Wong suddenly posted a farewell message on social media on the 12th: “Hong Kong stage, it’s time to say goodbye.” This shocked netizens. Earlier this year, the two films starring Wong, The Unforgivable Sin and It Should Be a Good Day Today, mysteriously disappeared from the first round of voting for the Hong Kong Film Awards, losing the chance for nomination. This previously left him frustrated, stating, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil...” Now, with another post announcing his farewell to the Hong Kong stage, people can't help but wonder if the two events are connected.

On the 12th, Anthony Wong suddenly wrote on social media, “Hong Kong stage, it’s time to say goodbye. God’s play faces the world. A bigger stage.” These brief four lines conveyed the deep helplessness of this Hong Kong film king. As soon as the post appeared, it immediately drew attention from netizens, with comments flooding in: “Hong Kong is not what it once was, leaving is nothing to regret,” “It’s Hong Kong’s loss, Hong Kong’s misfortune,” “You deserve a bigger and freer stage.” Some fans from Taiwan also commented, “Taiwan welcomes you.”

Wong's It Should Be a Good Day Today was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at last year's Golden Horse Awards, but earlier this year there were reports that two of his films were missing from the Hong Kong Film Awards. Some insiders pointed out that the awards ceremony mainly relies on government funding and has faced considerable pressure in recent years. At the time, Anthony Wong wrote on social media: “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.” It seemed to be his way of expressing his feelings about the matter.

According to a report by Yuyi, Anthony Wong said frankly: “It's none of my business anymore! Let them do whatever they want! Now I am an artist, not an entertainer. Maybe in the future, if you want to see my works, you’ll have to go abroad.” Chapman To, who has already settled in Taiwan, praised Anthony Wong as a true artist and stated: “You may not like Anthony Wong, but you can’t help but respect him.”