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The IFPI Hong Kong Top Sales Music Awards 2011 was held yesterday. Many singers including Joey Yung, Raymond Lam, Twins, Grasshopper, Liza Wang and Adam Cheng all attended. Pop queen Joey Yung swept 6 awards and was once again the big winner of the night. As for Raymond, he took home 3 awards and became the King of Awards. That night although it was an awards presentation, but everyone gathered together to talk about the HK Chief Executive Election 2012 candidate Henry Tang instead.

Recently consistent reports have circulated around the HK press that Henry Tang built a large basement illegally in his residence in York Road, Kowloon Tong. A few days ago, Henry admitted at a press conference that he was aware of the construction of the illegal basement and said it was his wife's idea (courtesy of wiki). His comment immediately led to an uproar in HK as many of his supporters thought he was blaming his wife for his wrongdoing. Last night, Grasshopper took the lead on stage in the criticisms: "We, singers really do have shoulders and backbones!" Clearly, their comment was intentional against Henry and this was supported by everyone in the audience as loud applause and cheers were heard.

During the interview, Grasshopper was asked if they have something to say regarding this issue? Calvin Choi claimed he's a '100% HK Boy', he expressed: "No, we just believe singers have to have persistence for music. (An overtone?) I am just talking about music. Whatever you all heard is what you heard." He also said he will put in his greatest effort into the music scene and "will do his best".

Big winner Joey Yung was also asked about Henry Tang's issue. She said: "Considered a topic of discussion. If he wants to be a leader, then must be fair and have people accept you. (You have a backbone too?) Seeing so many complaints over the the last several days, he has room for improvement. His wife is very generous." When speaking of the constant photo spoofs by Netizens on the internet, Joey was asked if she has seen any of them? She laughed: "Yes. (Which one do you like best?) The big bumblebee one! This triggered everyone's creativity. Hong Kong's capability for creations is very high, impressive!"

As for the male singer big winner, Raymond Lam, he expressed: "I thought there's only a lot of gossips over the music and film awards, but it turns out politics can have a lot of gossips too. As a reader myself, I just read it and move on." When speaking of the Netizens' photo spoofs? He said: "I haven't seen them. I just know the house is beautiful, I want one too." Raymond is suffering from sciatica nerve pain, he expressed he does feel strain when recording. Asked if this would affect his fertility? He said: "I don't know, but it will affect my larger movements."

Also, Liza Wang offered her opinion in regards to the Henry Tang case: "Well that isn't too good. Coming forward to explain is a good thing, so citizens will have an understanding." Yesterday over a phone interview, she said: "A fact is a fact. The man of the family should come out and be responsible. Men coming forward is better, Mrs. Tang is very brave, worthy of the respect." Liza also sighed Henry handled the crisis too slowly.

Twins have also been aware of the news, Ah Sa said: "I just feel being genuine and honest is very important. He should really provide a good explanation to the people of HK. It's not about the man of the family anymore. (If he's elected will you be worried?) Always think on the bright side and positively."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum