In July 2022, Hong Kong’s entertainment industry was rocked by a terrible accident during a concert Mirror. A huge 600kg LED screen suspended above the stage suddenly fell, hitting at least two dancers. Among them, Li Kai Yin suffered catastrophic head and neck injuries, including a brain hemorrhage, fracture of the fourth cervical vertebra and displacement of the fifth. He underwent 10 surgeries, including nerve grafts and spinal reconstruction, narrowly surviving the ordeal. Although he survived, he was permanently paralyzed from the neck down and must now rely on a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
However, the tragedy did not end there. On April 25, his father, Li Shing Lam, died suddenly. Only a month earlier he had been diagnosed with chronic heart disease. His health rapidly deteriorated after he experienced vomiting, fever and difficulty breathing, ultimately requiring hospitalization and life support. What was initially thought to be a simple infection quickly proved fatal.
His father’s passing strengthened the public’s sympathy for Li Kai Yin’s family. For the past four years, both parents had been by his side day and night in the hospital. His father even quit his job to care for him as the family could no longer afford professional caregivers. According to reports, the family is burdened with monthly medical bills reaching millions of Hong Kong dollars. The HKD10 million compensation previously provided after the accident has already been exhausted.
Facing financial collapse, Li Kai Yin’s father had previously sought help and filed lawsuits against 12 companies involved, seeking compensation. However, these companies have chosen to wage legal battles rather than continue to cover the enormous medical bills. The next court hearing is scheduled for May 4, but with the passing of his father, who represented him, the future of the case has become uncertain.
Following this loss, the responsibility of caring for Li Kai Yin now falls entirely on his elderly mother, who is reportedly physically and emotionally exhausted.
Adding to the heartbreak, Li Kai Yin and his longtime girlfriend, singer So Tsz Ching, ended their engagement in March. After years together and plans to marry in late 2022, he ultimately chose to walk away, unable to continue the relationship despite his uncertain recovery.
Before the accident, Li Kai Yin was considered one of Hong Kong’s most promising dancers and choreographers, having worked with numerous top artists. In 2018, he competed in a reality show, placing in the top 55, and later became the lead dancer of Mirror. Known for his technical prowess and eye-catching performances, he was widely seen as a rising star with a bright future, tragically cut short by an accident.
Sources: kenh14
