COLLAR's Day Reveals Original Plan to Cast AK as Villain in New MV
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Summary
COLLAR member Day (Hui Yat) and MIRROR's Edan Lui (Lui Chun-on) joined actress Wong Tsz-kiau at Festival Walk in Kowloon Tong on Thursday for a brand collaboration limited-time store opening . The same day, Day released her first solo ballad "When You Leave Me, Something Magical Happened," which she revealed had been in production for some time but was delayed due to COLLAR's album release and coordination with AK's new song "Sadness Spans Ten Thousand Miles" . During the joint interview, Day disclosed she had specifically requested a muscular man in a tight tank top for her MV, which turned out to be ROVER member Chan Chun-hang, who plays a scumbag ex-boyfriend in the video . When Edan asked why he wasn't selected, Day playfully told him to work harder on his body . Day also shared that she had purchased approximately 20 copies of COLLAR's recently released album to give to friends and family, and offered to sell Edan an autographed version .
Key Points
- Day released her first solo ballad "When You Leave Me, Something Magical Happened" on September 17, after postponing due to COLLAR album and AK's MV coordination
- Day revealed she originally wanted AK to play a scumbag in her MV, but the director changed the script to make AK a pure-hearted role instead
- The actual MV villain was played by ROVER's Chan Chun-hang, specifically chosen for his muscular build in a tight tank top
- Day joked with Edan that he needs to improve his physique if he wants to be cast in future MVs
- Day purchased about 20 COLLAR albums for friends and relatives, and offered to sell Edan a signed copy
Why It Matters
The cross-group collaboration between COLLAR and MIRROR members continues to showcase the interconnected ecosystem of Hong Kong's idol industry, where artists frequently support each other's solo projects and share promotional resources . Day's teasing of Edan about physical appearance reflects the growing emphasis on image and fitness among male idols in the Cantonese pop scene, setting new standards for future casting decisions.
The cross-group collaboration between COLLAR and MIRROR members continues to showcase the interconnected ecosystem of Hong Kong's idol industry, where artists frequently support each other's solo projects and share promotional resources . Day's teasing of Edan about physical appearance reflects the growing emphasis on image and fitness among male idols in the Cantonese pop scene, setting new standards for future casting decisions.