The 2025 Greater Bay Area Film and Music Gala in Macau brought together some of the biggest stars in Chinese entertainment, but one unexpected moment stole the spotlight: a viral video featuring a 71-year-old Jackie Chan caressing the Hong Kong pop diva Joey Yung on the back.
In the now widely circulated clip, Joey Yung he is seen sitting nearby Jackie Chan in a revealing backless dress when he reaches out to lightly touch her back and shoulder. A few moments later, Albert YeungCEO of Emperor Entertainment Group e By Joey longtime boss, quickly approaches and swaps places with her, prompting online speculation that the move was a calculated “rescue.”
When asked about the incident at a recent event, That he addressed the controversy head-on. “There was no misunderstanding” he said. “Do you really need me to explain this? I don’t even know why people care so much. I honestly haven’t heard anything.”
His long-time friend and fellow artist Charlene Choi (Ah Sa), present at the event, also intervened to play down the situation, denouncing the whole affair “pure speculation”.
The video quickly sparked debate on Chinese social media. Some have criticized Jackie Chanhis actions as inappropriate, especially considering Thatclothing and seniority. Others defended the legendary actor, saying it appeared to be a harmless and disproportionate gesture.
Despite the brief turmoil, That‘s calm demeanor and sincere response appear to have alleviated much of the negative reaction. No further official statement was released Jackie Chanthe field.
As always, netizens remain divided, but one thing is clear: Joey Yung he chose grace over drama.
Sources: Yahoo News
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