Surrounded by Thoughts of Death, Eason Chan Hopes to Leave Behind Laughter
Published atAug 27, 2025 12:12 pm
Two years since his last visit to Malaysia, Eason Chan returns not for a concert, but to attend the premiere of the documentary “FEAR and DREAMS: NOW is the only reality.” The film not only showcases the aura of his stage presence over 7 years of touring, but also reveals the anxiety he developed under immense pressure, and his self-deprecating fear of 'death', even showing rare moments of anger. At the premiere, Eason spoke candidly about the importance of his wife, daughter, and parents, stating his wish to leave 'laughter' for the world in the end—touching and moving his fans.
The iconic Hong Kong singer Eason Chan has recently been on his “FEAR and DREAMS” world tour and launched a concert documentary, “FEAR and DREAMS: NOW is the only reality.” On the evening of the 26th, he attended the premiere at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur’s Dadi Cinema, drawing a large crowd of fans. At the documentary premiere, fans not only revisited Eason Chan’s classic stages, but also felt his true and vulnerable side.The documentary spans 7 years, capturing behind-the-scenes moments from over 180 concerts worldwide. It not only presents his brilliance on stage but also the fears and anxieties brought on by immense pressure. At one point, the film delves into the topic of 'death.' On site, Eason confessed: “Touring brings great pressure; thoughts of death often flash through my mind because I really hope to successfully complete the tour. And with my daughter starting her (singing) career, which she loves, I want to see more of her, watch her progress. Also, I want to spend more time with my elderly parents, maybe travel with them. Perhaps it's because there’s so much unfinished, I’m even more afraid death will come too soon.” Eason Chan does not shy away from the topic of “death”—he hopes to leave his hearty laughter to the world.He laughed and said he is no longer so negative, but if life truly has an end, what he most wants to leave behind is his hearty laugh: “I want to leave only the good things, not the bad, so what I’d like to leave is my laughter—that’s what truly belongs to me.”
The documentary also faithfully shows Eason's experience during his 2024 tour in Hangzhou, where he fell into a slump due to anxiety disorder. He does not shy away from discussing it—instead, he encourages people to face mental health issues directly: “Having anxiety is like a child needing a pacifier, or an adult taking painkillers for a headache. I’m very lucky to have received early treatment, and I hope anyone facing similar issues won’t be afraid. Talk to trustworthy friends and, most importantly, seek medical help. Don’t rush your recovery—take it slow.”
He shared that when he was ill, his wife, daughter, and father all knew, but he hid it from his mother until the news broke. “My mother just calmly said, ‘Oh, you have anxiety!’”
The documentary also shows him getting angry when his stage performance didn’t meet expectations. He admitted that often his bad moods spill over on his family, but he soon comes to his senses, apologizing and repairing the relationship: “I once scolded my daughter—after thinking it through the next day, I made sure to apologize for my tone, but not the content. If something really needs to be said, you have to say it early; otherwise, there might not be another chance. So love must be timely.”
When asked about future plans, Eason frankly said he won’t start another round of touring soon, but plans to take a break in an unfamiliar place: “Actually, the most comfortable place is still home. I can be quite homey, not going out for a whole week. I’m also not much of a talker these days—maybe because, in 40 years, I’ve already said too many unnecessary things.” After two years, Eason Chan returns to Malaysia; over a thousand fans started waiting for him from 2pm.The launch ceremony was full of ritual Deafening emotional impact Eason Chan felt the enthusiasm of Malaysian fans.On Tuesday night, Eason Chan appeared at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur for the pre-order launch of the latest “FEAR and DREAMS” 2-CD and 2-Blu-ray, attracting over a thousand fans whose cheers filled the venue with excitement. Eason Chan kept waving to greet fans at the event.As Eason got out of the car and walked the red carpet, fans’ shouts were deafening, prompting him to exclaim with emotion. Joking with the crowd, he said, “I’m really happy to come to Malaysia—you even prepared such a grand red carpet for me! Nowhere else did that. Thank you so much, Malaysia!” His words drew laughter and applause from fans.
Eason especially greeted fans with “Selamat malam”, revealing that previous trips to Malaysia were always rushed and he hopes to visit the country’s islands in the future to experience its charming natural scenery.
As for his current work arrangements, Eason admitted he’s taking a break from constantly preparing for concerts, and feels much more relaxed. At this stage, he is mainly focused on promoting the “FEAR and DREAMS” concert documentary, connecting with fans all over the world in different ways to continue the emotional impact and energy of his stage performances.
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