Explainer | Who are Mirror and how do they compare with BTS and Hong Kong’s ‘Four Heavenly Kings’ in their prime?

Tens of thousands of Mirror fans were left shocked when a giant video screen crashed down onto the stage in the middle of a concert at Hong Kong Coliseum on Thursday, injuring two male dancers performing with the Canto-pop boy band.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Friday ordered authorities to investigate the cause of the incident, which left one of the injured performers in critical condition and sparked questions about the safety of the stage. The accident also raised questions about how the tragedy might affect Mirror and their legions of fans.

Here, the Post gives a quick rundown of the band, what it means to Hong Kong and how it compares with the “Four Heavenly Kings”, the city’s biggest solo stars from the 90s, and K-pop sensation BTS:

1. Who are Mirror?

They are currently Hong Kong’s most popular Canto-pop band. Comprising 12 members mostly in their 20s, the group shot to fame during the Covid-19 pandemic after winning ViuTV’s talent competition programme Good Night Show – King Maker in 2018.

The members are Keung To, Ian Chan Cheuk-yin, Anson Lo Hon-ting, Edan Lui Cheuk-on, Alton Wong Chi-tak, Anson Kong Ip-sang, Frankie Chan Sui-fai, Jeremy Lau Ying-ting, Jeremy Lee Chun-kit, Lokman Yeung, Stanley Yau Sze-chun and Tiger Yau Ngo-yin.

Their songs, which are mostly uplifting tunes, are packed with Cantonese slang mixed with a smattering of English.

Individual members also specialise in different areas. Some focus on singing and songwriting and have released solo songs. A few members prefer acting and have starred in dramas produced by ViuTV, as well as local films and reality shows.