On the morning of July 17, 1989, Hong Kong singer Leslie Cheung held a press conference at a hotel in Hong Kong. Different from previous receptions, a publicity plaque covered by a thick cloth was placed in a prominent position, making reporters confused. At the end of the reception, after Leslie Cheung gave his speech, he suddenly suppressed his smile and lifted the propaganda plaque covered by the thick cloth. The four large characters on the plaque were impressive: "Farewell to the music scene". At the peak of Leslie Cheung's acting career, he suddenly left the music scene. The news spread and the entire Hong Kong society immediately caused a huge sensation. For a while, the streets and alleys were full of rumors about Leslie Cheung's retirement. Critics have expressed their opinions, with mixed praise and criticism. The storm has spread to Taiwan, Southeast Asia and the mainland. Fans of
fans searched for Leslie Cheung's records and videotapes of films performed by him, and even the expensive laser discs were sold out. According to reports, a girl bought more than a dozen Leslie Cheung records at a record store; a fan said sadly after buying Leslie Cheung’s records: "I bought these records and he will quit the music scene. It is no longer easy to hear his touching singing..." During this period, Leslie Cheung had complete voice, color, and art, and his career reached its peak, but at this time, Leslie Cheung announced that he would bid farewell to the music scene. What force made him make this decision, such a painful and helpless decision?
speculated based on some statements at the time: One is because Leslie Cheung hated competition. At that time, there were fans supporting Allen and fans supporting Leslie Cheung in Hong Kong, and they clashed at the concert where both people appeared. Fans of the two factions cheered each other and almost made Leslie Cheung cry. Later, Allen suddenly announced that he would no longer accept any awards, and Allen's fans reluctantly accepted. Second, Leslie Cheung only wants to develop in the film industry. Movie stars don’t have to face the audience directly, let alone hear boos, and the film cycle is long. Leslie Cheung’s films are also favored by Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. Therefore, Leslie Cheung quit the music scene and went to the United States to study film and study directorship. Retreat is the way forward.
Three is because Leslie Cheung wants to recover himself. The greater the celebrity's reputation, the greater the pressure and the less freedom. He is hardly like an active young man who is unmarried. His every move is stared at and talked about. The coat of "idol" makes him very tired. In order to regain himself, his retiring is a matter of course. Fourth, Leslie Cheung did not want to be in the cracks. The two major television stations in Hong Kong are highly competitive. Leslie Cheung has always had a good relationship with Wireless, and shortly before retiring, he filmed the TV movie "Sunset Paris" for him, and actively invited Zhong Chuhong and Maggie Cheung to help out. It proves that Leslie Cheung is very loyal to TVB.
However, Leslie Cheung had to appear on ATV because Leslie Cheung was a contract artist of Stellar Entertainment, and Chen Shufen, owner of Stellar Entertainment, had a "cooperation" agreement with Lin Jianyue, one of the bosses of ATV, which made Leslie Cheung had to appear as scheduled. "ATV" on the channel. Leslie Cheung is willing to make movies, but his agent is more willing to let Leslie Cheung hold a concert, because Leslie Cheung’s concerts are profitable, so Leslie has no time to develop in movies. These kinds of problems bothered Leslie Cheung, and made him dilemma. Leslie Cheung is also a person who pursues perfection. Withdrawing from the music world is probably the way out for him.
So what does Leslie Cheung think? He told reporters: "I have sang love songs for more than ten years, what else can I sing? I feel that in the rest of the day, there must be other things to do. After the stage of singing is over, I will look for another A kind of life.” Regarding the question that he is going to study in the United States, he said: “Going to study is to enrich myself; after so many years of acting in front of the scene, I feel that I don’t have enough connotation; and I want to be exposed to a new life. I used to sing and have been exposed to popular music, and I want to learn classical music in the future. I like Mozart because I am romantic enough. Although I don’t understand, I like to listen.”
asked others why he quit the music world, he said lightly: “Chinese thoughts He is very narrow. He accepts you and not only appreciates your acting career, but also counts your private life. But in Europe, he is also a guitarist. If he likes you, he likes you. There is no need to include so many ethical concepts." Said, "I did not withdraw from the music world because of political factors, nor is it due to the pressure of competition in the music world or other factors. I firmly believe in the principle of closing after seeing a good one. No matter how good the development, there will eventually be a day of retirement. Just like Yamaguchi Baihui , Which is still missed today.
Leslie Cheung revealed: "I can now be regarded as alone in all aspects. If I continue to stay and compete with my younger generations, I will definitely not be able to bear the criticism of others. I am a person who expects perfection in everything. I really can't bear to grow old, my career slips, and I become a supporting role. The only choice is to accept it when I see it. "As for how to deal with fans who like him, he hopes: "I have made such a decision now, and I am in a good mood. I hope that the fans who support me will not do stupid things. Now that I am honored to retire, others should be happy for me. Yes..."
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