After nearly two years out of the spotlight, Hong Kong singer Joyce Cheng was recently spotted at a meeting in a Tsim Sha Tsui hotel, triggering speculation about her comeback. Now, rumors have surfaced online that she will be joining the 7th episode of 'Singer 2025' as a substitute singer. Journalists from Jimu News have confirmed the truth of this information with insiders.
Weibo has been abuzz lately with the news of Joyce Cheng becoming a substitute singer on the 7th episode of 'Singer 2025.' Media outlets have speculated that the show's released keyword “long time no see” might hint at the participation of a singer who has been out of the limelight for a while. In addition, several program-related accounts such as “Mango Smart Star” and “Little Mango Chasing Stars” have confirmed a double substitute lineup for the 7th episode, fueling speculation that besides Joyce Cheng, the Chinese band “Mars Radio” may also be joining.
38-year-old Joyce Cheng is the daughter of Adam Cheng and the late superstar Lydia Shum. She officially debuted as a singer in 2011, and in 2022 achieved a grand slam for female singers in Hong Kong. However, after holding a concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum in March 2023, she has not appeared in public or updated her social media very much. At the end of last month, media noticed that Joyce Cheng had wiped her entire Instagram clean. Coupled with previous rumors of her having depression and nearly two years without work, fans were very concerned. On the other hand, some netizens speculated her deletion of content may be related to upcoming work, and since her contract with her management company “Emperor Entertainment Group” ended, she may be planning to start fresh from scratch.
Some viewers of 'Singer 2025' are also calling for Joyce to perform classic Cantonese songs to bring the flavor of Cantonese pop to the stage. However, there are concerns that the intense competition might affect her recovery; additionally, with the recent eliminations of other Cantonese singers like Janice Vidal under alleged 'scripted arrangements,' the audience is urging for fair treatment.
Source: The Epoch Times