Chantel Yiu’s Uber-to-class post sparks New York debate
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
Chantel Yiu Cheuk-fei (姚焯菲), one of the young singers associated with TVB’s “Stars Academy,” has begun her second year at New York University after recently arriving in the United States. Her latest social media post, featuring photos taken while walking in New York, drew attention not only for the images but also for her remark that she was taking an Uber to school, which quickly became the focus of online debate
Key Points
- Yiu said in a social media update about the start of her sophomore year at New York University that she was taking a taxi to school
- She explained the trip felt too far, said she had no other transport option, and later replied that she was “genuinely just too lazy to walk.”
- Some online critics argued New York University is well served by nearby subway stations, including the R line and 6 train, and accused her of making excuses
- Other internet users defended her, saying paying for Uber is her personal choice and that point-to-point travel may be safer for a young woman in New York
- Sing Tao reported Yiu comes from a wealthy family: both parents are accountants, and her father Yiu Fai-man is now CFO of four international investment companies
Why It Matters
The episode has turned a routine student-life update into a wider argument about celebrity privilege, personal spending and safety overseas, all issues that resonate strongly with Hong Kong audiences following young stars studying abroad. It also shows how even an offhand social media comment can quickly shift attention from an entertainer’s studies and image to scrutiny of family background and lifestyle choices