600 kg TV Screen Fell and Struck Dancers at Mirror Concert in Hong Kong
Hong Kong mega boy group Mirror opened their twelve sold-out concerts “MIRROR We Are Live” at the Hong Kong Coliseum on July 25. Local fans were prepared to enjoy the show. However, their excitement was disrupted by a horrifying accident at the concert on July 28. The serious accident left two dancers injured. One is still in critical condition on July 30. [embedded content] Complicated Stage Design Caused Safety Concerns In recent weeks, stage productions of Mirror’s concert have been criticized for neglecting performers‘ safety. The band and dance crews also didn’t have enough time to rehearse as they only had one full dress rehearsal each night before the concert. One of the dancers was injured during rehearsal the previous morning. Concert Organizer and Mirror’s Management Company, Makerville, ignored the criticism. Fans have noticed dangerous technical errors occur on stage. Dancers and band members were injured during rehearsals in the first three shows. On the first night, band members grabbed hold of each other, as some of them nearly fell off a sky bridge. Another band member also fell off a stage platform in the middle of his performance. When disaster struck on July 28, tragedy came on the fourth night of Mirror’s concert. At about 8:30 p.m., a 200-inch TV screen fell from the ceiling and plunged onto two dancers. The 600kg screen hit one of the dancers on the head, who immediately fell. The TV screen then toppled, landing on the dancer’s body and another who couldn’t escape in time. The 600kg TV screen was damaged after hitting the performers in Hong Kong on July 28, 2022. (Big Mack/The Epoch Times) Five people were injured and sent to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after being stabilized by firemen and first aid responders. Hong Kong Fire Department and EMT arrived to treat the injured dancers at MIRROR We Are Concert in Hong Kong on Jul 29, 2022. (Big Mack/The Epoch Times) Fans stood in shock after witnessing the horrifying accident. It was reported that some people were overwhelmed and fainted. An undated photo of local talent group Mirror obtained from social media. The group is made up of 12 members who were selected from a reality TV talent show by ViuTV. (Mirror Official/Facebook via The Epoch Times) Mirror’s Manager Wong Wai-kwan, commonly known as Ms. Fa, announced, “There has been a serious accident. Please, everyone, leave the venue in an orderly manner. So we can tend to the wounded.” She continued, “I promise I will fully refund everyone’s ticket. I am sorry.” She bowed as the audience comforted her with applause. As the injured arrived at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, staff and dancers’ family members waited outside. Family and staff members await at the Intensive Care Unit of Queen Elizabeth Hospital after a serious accident at Mirror’s concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum on July 29, 2022. (Big Mack/The Epoch Times) Hong Kong Police Force is investigating whether foul play was involved in the severe industrial accident. At around 4:30 a.m., three directors from PCCW and Makerville met with the press outside the ICU at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. (L-R) PCCW Media Managing Director Lee Hoi-yee, Makerville Executive Director Lo Ting-fai, PCCW Managing Director of Handling Group Xu Hanqing, met with the press outside the Queen Elizabeth Hospital regarding the Mirror Concert Accident on Jul 29, 2022. (Big Mack/ The Epoch Times) Lo stated the dancers who have been admitted to the Hospital are Chang Tsz-fung and Mo Lee Kai-yin. Cheung suffered from a head injury but was conscious. (Left) Undated photo of Dancer Cheung Tsz-fung obtained from social media. He shared a photo of himself and Keung To (Right), one of the twelve members of Mirror on Instagram, to wish everyone a good show. (Cheung Tsz-fung/Instagram via The Epoch Times) Lee’s condition is critical, with neck and spinal cord injuries. Lee was also reported to be conscious. Undated photo of dancer Mo Lee Kai-yin celebrating his birthday with his parents who reside in Canada. (Mo Lee Kai-yin/Instagram via The Epoch Times) Undated photo of Mo Lee Kai-yin’s dance tutorial obtained from social media (Mo Lee Kai-yin/Instagram via The Epoch Times） Lo said he would like to apologize for the unfortunate event that took place at Mirror’s concert. The Makerville director also promised to do his best to assist the wounded and their families. Lo affirmed, “I have communicated with both families and obtained their consent to share updates with the public.” Cheung was discharged later in the afternoon on July 29. His family accompanied him. More to follow. Follow
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Hong Kong mega boy group Mirror opened their twelve sold-out concerts “MIRROR We Are Live” at the Hong Kong Coliseum on July 25. Local fans were prepared to enjoy the show. However, their excitement was disrupted by a horrifying accident at the concert on July 28. The serious accident left two dancers injured. One is still in critical condition on July 30.
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Complicated Stage Design Caused Safety Concerns
In recent weeks, stage productions of Mirror’s concert have been criticized for neglecting performers‘ safety. The band and dance crews also didn’t have enough time to rehearse as they only had one full dress rehearsal each night before the concert.
One of the dancers was injured during rehearsal the previous morning.
Concert Organizer and Mirror’s Management Company, Makerville, ignored the criticism. Fans have noticed dangerous technical errors occur on stage.
Dancers and band members were injured during rehearsals in the first three shows.
On the first night, band members grabbed hold of each other, as some of them nearly fell off a sky bridge. Another band member also fell off a stage platform in the middle of his performance.
When disaster struck on July 28, tragedy came on the fourth night of Mirror’s concert. At about 8:30 p.m., a 200-inch TV screen fell from the ceiling and plunged onto two dancers. The 600kg screen hit one of the dancers on the head, who immediately fell. The TV screen then toppled, landing on the dancer’s body and another who couldn’t escape in time.
Five people were injured and sent to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after being stabilized by firemen and first aid responders.
Fans stood in shock after witnessing the horrifying accident. It was reported that some people were overwhelmed and fainted.
Mirror’s Manager Wong Wai-kwan, commonly known as Ms. Fa, announced, “There has been a serious accident. Please, everyone, leave the venue in an orderly manner. So we can tend to the wounded.” She continued, “I promise I will fully refund everyone’s ticket. I am sorry.” She bowed as the audience comforted her with applause.
As the injured arrived at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, staff and dancers’ family members waited outside.
Hong Kong Police Force is investigating whether foul play was involved in the severe industrial accident.
At around 4:30 a.m., three directors from PCCW and Makerville met with the press outside the ICU at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Lo stated the dancers who have been admitted to the Hospital are Chang Tsz-fung and Mo Lee Kai-yin.
Cheung suffered from a head injury but was conscious.
Lee’s condition is critical, with neck and spinal cord injuries. Lee was also reported to be conscious.
Lo said he would like to apologize for the unfortunate event that took place at Mirror’s concert. The Makerville director also promised to do his best to assist the wounded and their families.
Lo affirmed, “I have communicated with both families and obtained their consent to share updates with the public.”
Cheung was discharged later in the afternoon on July 29. His family accompanied him.
More to follow.
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