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(21/02/08) Edison Chen quits Hong Kong entertainment indefinitely and apologises for 'all the suffering'

The Canadian-born actor at the centre of a sex photos scandal has apologised "for all the suffering that has been caused" and announced he was retiring from the Hong Kong entertainment scene.

Chen, 27, said he had come back to Hong Kong to account for himself. "I would like now to apologise to all the people for all the suffering that has been caused and the problems that have arisen from this," Chen said, reading out a statement in English to a packed press conference.
"I would like to apologise to all the ladies and to all their families for any harm or hurt that they have been feeling. I am sorry," he said.

Chen was supposed to return to Hong Kong last weekend to front a press conference about his role in the scandal, but rumours that crime figures have offered a $100,000 reward to anybody who hacked off his hand, reportedly delayed his return.

Singapore online news site Electric Newspaper said the 27-year-old singer-actor was instead laying low in the US city of Boston after hearing of the threats, which have reportedly come from a senior figure in the Triad crime organisation.

It is believed the gangster has a particular interest in one of the women involved in the scandal, as organised crime is widely believed to play a central role in the local film industry.

The threat was taken so seriously that the landlords of the AIG building in Hong Kong's CBD allegedly withdrew their offer to host Chen's earlier press conference.

Police are reportedly keeping the gangster in question under surveillance and Chen's representatives organised 24-hour security for star, who was under suicide watch at one stage.

^ I have selectively posted Edison's quotes only. Read the full article here:
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=382760

Earlier article:
(17/02/08) Edison told the police that if he returned to Hong Kong, he will be in danger because people threatened him:
http://asianfanatics.net/forum/index.php...pic=503606


In other news, Starlight part II is now confirmed to replace the Twins' concert originally scheduled for April 12-15th. Starlight part II will be at least 3, probably 4 shows.

^ AHAHAHHA.. but seriously.. what's the use of it? stupid.. but yay!! starlight part 2!!! whooot!

~ Joy to the world la la la la ~
I hope he is really gonna do charity work and find his soul

Thanks for the news, Raybie! I've never been an Edison fan so it doesn't really bother me if he quits.

I'm really glad to hear that Joey's holding another concert and I hope to be able to attend it since I should be in Hong Kong around that time. I'm hoping I can get my friend to order the concert tickets for me.

JOEY FAN Wrote:~ Joy to the world la la la la ~
I hope he is really gonna do charity work and find his soul

lol sis, you're happy

yeah i don't really care if he quits either haha

yay!! STARLIGHT 2 is confirmed!! woohoo!! even though idk if i can go..

and man..edison is so...ugh. im glad he quits..never realli liked him a lot anyways.

Raymond Lam: "Edison was very good at his work, it's the entertainment industry's loss that he is leaving."

raymond fans: he is so polite!

Albert Yeung: "He is after all, a good singer and actor"

everyone: BS!

^ ROFL.. but what can the different groups of ppl say? lol..

lol am i the only one that feels a bit sorry for him XD. sure it was certainly his fault but he was quite popular in not only HK.

i feel this whole scandal has served as a reality check for the celeb-crazed HK fans:haha: