Edison Chen Apologizes and Leaves Hong Kong Entertainment
Posted on February 21, 2008 at 1:52 am (PST)
Edison Chen finally returned to Hong Kong and held a press conference at 3 pm in Kowloon World Trade Centre. Edison apologized in English to the girls involved in the naughty pic scandal surrounding him, and to all of Hong Kong, where the public is outraged. Edison said he will be away from the Hong Kong entertainment industry for an "indefinite period," he said "there is no time frame." This means Edison plans to work in Hollywood in the USA, and will return to Hong Kong entertainment once people move on from this scandal. He said he will do volunteer work while he clears his mind, which means he will be trying to rehabilitate his image with the public. The full statement Edison read is below:
Today I have come back to Hong Kong to stand before you and account for myself. I have never escaped from my responsibility. During the past few weeks, I have been with my mother and my family and my loved ones to show support and care and at the same time to have them support and care for me.
I admit that most of the photos being circulated on the Internet were taken by me. But these photos are very private and have not been shown to people and are never intended to be shown to anyone. These photos were stolen from me illegally and distributed without my consent.
There is no doubt whoever obtained these photos have them uploaded on the Internet with malicious and deliberate intent. This matter has deteriorated to the extent that society as a whole has been affected by this. In this regard, I am deeply saddened. I would like now to apologize to all the people for all the suffering that has been caused and the problems that have arisen from this. I would like to apologize to all the ladies and to all their families for any harm or hurt that they have been feeling. I am sorry. I would like to also apologize to my mother and my father for the pain and suffering I have caused them during the past few weeks. Most importantly, I would like to say sorry to all the people of Hong Kong. I give my apology sincerely to you all, unreservedly and with my heart.
I know young people in Hong Kong look up to many figures in our society. And in this regard, I have failed. I failed as a role model. However, I wish this matter will teach everyone a lesson. To all the young people in our community, let this be a lesson for you all. This is not an example to be set for you.
During my time away, I have made an important decision. I will whole-heartedly fulfill all commitments that I have to date. But after that, I decided to step away from the Hong Kong entertainment industry. I have decided to do this to give myself an opportunity to heal myself and to search my soul. I will dedicate my time to charity and community work within the next few months. I will be away from Hong Kong entertainment industry indefinitely. There is no time frame.
I have been assisting the police since the first day the photos were published and I will continue to assist them. After this press con., I have obligation to help them with their investigation and hope that this case can end soon as everyone I think has the same wish.
I would like to use this opportunity to thank the police for their hard work on this case. Thank you. I believe everyone’s priority now (and) my priority now is to stop the suffering and pain, for not letting this…we do not want to let this situation become more out of control. We need to protect all the innocents and all the young from matters like this. In this regard, I have instructed my lawyers to do everything possible within the law to protect all the innocents, victims of this case. I believe that a press statement is being issued as we speak on what my lawyers have advised me to do.
Lastly, I would like to thank everyone for coming here today and listening to what I have to say. I would like to also apologize once again to all the ladies and their families, my family and to everyone in Hong Kong and everyone in our society. I am deeply saddened by this. And I apologize to everyone (who) has to go through this. I would like to also thank you for giving me this opportunity to say what I have wanted to say all along in my heart.
I hope, after today, I can have your forgiveness. With regard to this case, with everything, everything that has happened, I am deeply sorry. I hope you all accept my apology and give me a chance.
Thank you.
Click here to read Edison’s statement in Chinese.
Edison did not appear to be sincere in his apology, but did do a good job acting like he was sorry. He’s had weeks to prepare for this appearance. Click here to read more about it.
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he should totally hire a writer if he’s going to speak in english. i do think he’s sorry though.
Comment by kristin — February 21, 2008 #
OK. Edison stays away from HK entertainment industries. How about thoese female celebs?. Why do they still stay?. They can find the excuse b/c of this.. that..blabla.. to put blame on Edison. They all should know that it is dangerous to video their SEX scenes. If the photos leak out, their career would be hurt. They all knew that. OK. If they do not wipe their mouths thorougly, they must take the consequences for their acts.Be grown up!!
Edison does not have to go back to school to get the education, those female celebs. should go to re-education camp to learn how to do a safe SEX.
Don’t be hypocric to put blame on Edison only.
EDISON DO NOT DO ANY THING WRONG WHEN HE SLEPT WITH PRETTY WOMEN. HE IS A MAN. ONLY DISABLE GUYS DO NOT WANT TO SLEEP WITH PRETTY WOMEN. MARRIED MEN STILL SLEEP AROUND WITH OTHER WOMEN. DON NOT MAKE EDSION AS A SCAPE GOAT TO SAVE FACE FOR THOSE PROMISCUOUS FEMALE CELEBS.
Comment by bluesky — February 21, 2008 #
Replying to sam, for what u hv written up there, is awful. i really think it’s no big deal. i heard from some people is that edison want fame but now he’s leaving hk showbiz. i think it’s too over. i don’t think it’s something wrong. for someone mind like me, i am way too western, i suppose. but even for those typical chinese, these kind of thing is not new. love is unexplainable for say, they are attracted to edison. love is toxic. i bet it’s tasting life. and i heard from some reports saying no surprised edison is so charming. for what had happened had happened. i always say god bless everyone! no worries! cheers
Comment by livelifetothefullest — February 21, 2008 #
Edison did not do anything wrong. He just forgot erasing those pixs when he took his laptop to the computer repair shop. Those women who slept with Edison must take their responsibilities for those @bscene pictures also. He did not r@pe anyone. This is mutual consent. He is a man and single. He can sleep with any pretty woman who wants to sleep with him. That is his private life. All the men out there do the same.
The HK people treated him like a criminal. Meanwhile they treated those female celebs like his victims.
I support those guys who spread thos S@X Pixs on the internet. Thanks to them, I know those famous celebs. live a promiscuous life. The Police should stop arresting those guys. They should save their time to do something worthwhile to serve the public than to save face for the rich, promiscuous celebs.
Comment by bluesky — February 21, 2008 #
Believe that he’s sincere for now. As for charity and community voluntary works that he promised, well, let’s see if he really meant it.
If he doesn’t look sincere enough about his apology for you, be known that he fear about his safety. He needed to have 3 bodyguards to follow him around at all times. And that’s meant that the threats against are very serious.
A man living in constant fear is no laughing matter. And it certainly warrant a punishment enough for his stupidity. Even if he’s not sincere at all, at least he knew that the consequnces of his actions are very grave and serious.
Comment by Lawrence — February 21, 2008 #
I think he was really sorry. He was sorrow by what the exposure of his secret naughty acts. As an actor, he can definitely be more emotional to put on a crying face for some sympathy if he wanted but he did not. He just felt sorry for the trouble he created.
Comment by cs — February 21, 2008 #
He’s brave and sincere, unlike the hypocrite ‘naive’ apology from a girl who still pretend to be innocent. People should try to appreciate his aplogy, especially the media who has been blaming him for everything.
Comment by naonao — February 21, 2008 #
Good job Notorious. You seem to know how “close” all the relevant people were involved to him. Anyway, if this is an actual transcript of what he said I would like to say that his English is really bad for someone who did not bother to speak Mandarin and is educated plus born in Canada. And in all honesty, I do not feel he is of any lost in any industry he is in. I’d be damned if he cant make it in Hollywood unless he decides to do some cheap B grade @orno flick that uses voyeurism as the label. Other than that, at least you hired a proper PR person to do your speech Edison. Pity you did not bother to invest a hundred bucks on an external… would have saved you much more. GG for you
Comment by tommypoh — February 21, 2008 #
Edison Chen in his statement would like a lot of things.
We would like more PHOTOS!
Photos! Photos! ya!!!
Comment by Remon — February 21, 2008 #
think about how much money this dork is spending on PAYING PEOPLE TO LEAVE POSITIVE COMMENTS ON FORUMS.
dude needs to vanish forever.
he ruined marriages and lives.
loser.
Comment by bliss — February 21, 2008 #