‘During the pandemic, Hongkongers could not travel, so the hottest topic in the city was the rise of Mirror... Now, they have options,’ economist says
Hong Kong Cantopop boy band Mirror is navigating a challenging landscape after its meteoric rise to fame a few years ago, with its members now forced to compete with all types of online entertainment and the local showbiz scene grappling with broader headwinds, market observers have said.
They also said that, despite immense public expectations, the band’s human vulnerabilities, paired with a local industry that distinctively lacks the rigorous pre-debut training like that of K-pop idols, created unique challenges.
They needed support to grow and expand beyond their initial amateur appeal and that might have been lacking, industry observers said.
Formed through ViuTV’s reality talent show in 2018 and swiftly hailed as Cantopop’s saviours, Mirror quickly amassed a massive fan base along with loyal brand partnerships and advertisers.
