Edison Chen: "I Am a Failed Idol" (Public Statement Full Text)

[saikira]

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Today I have come back to Hong Kong to stand before you and account for myself. I have never escaped from my responsibility. During the past few weeks, I have been with my mother and my family and my loved ones to show support and care and at the same time to have them support and care for me.

I admit that most of the photos being circulated on the Internet were taken by me. But these photos are very private and have not been shown to people and are never intended to be shown to anyone. These photos were stolen from me illegally and distributed without my consent.

There is no doubt whoever obtained these photos have them uploaded on the Internet with malicious and deliberate intent. This matter has deteriorated to the extent that society as a whole has been affected by this. In this regard, I am deeply saddened. I would like now to apologize to all the people for all the suffering that has been caused and the problems that have arisen from this. I would like to apologize to all the ladies and to all their families for any harm or hurt that they have been feeling. I am sorry. I would like to also apologize to my mother and my father for the pain and suffering I have caused them during the past few weeks. Most importantly, I would like to say sorry to all the people of Hong Kong. I give my apology sincerely to you all, unreservedly and with my heart.

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I know young people in Hong Kong look up to many figures in our society. And in this regard, I have failed. I failed as a role model. However, I wish this matter will teach everyone a lesson. To all the young people in our community, let this be a lesson for you all. This is not an example to be set for you.

During my time away, I have made an important decision. I will whole-heartedly fulfill all commitments that I have to date. But after that, I decided to step away from the Hong Kong entertainment industry. I have decided to do this to give myself an opportunity to heal myself and to search my soul. I will dedicate my time to charity and community work within the next few months. I will be away from Hong Kong entertainment industry indefinitely. There is no time frame.

I have been assisting the police since the first day the photos were published and I will continue to assist them. After this press con., I have obligation to help them with their investigation and hope that this case can end soon as everyone I think has the same wish.

I would like to use this opportunity to thank the police for their hard work on this case. Thank you. I believe everyone's priority now (and) my priority now is to stop the suffering and pain, for not letting this...we do not want to let this situation become more out of control. We need to protect all the innocents and all the young from matters like this. In this regard, I have instructed my lawyers to do everything possible within the law to protect all the innocents, victims of this case. I believe that a press statement is being issued as we speak on what my lawyers have advised me to do.

Lastly, I would like to thank everyone for coming here today and listening to what I have to say. I would like to also apologize once again to all the ladies and their families, my family and to everyone in Hong Kong and everyone in our society. I am deeply saddened by this. And I apologize to everyone (who) has to go through this. I would like to also thank you for giving me this opportunity to say what I have wanted to say all along in my heart.

I hope, after today, I can have your forgiveness. With regard to this case, with everything, everything that has happened, I am deeply sorry. I hope you all accept my apology and give me a chance.

Thank you.

Edison Chen will be leaving the Hong Kong Entertainment world
well who knows what is next plans are, saw in a newspaper that he is in Thailand rite now~ Konekoneko, hope u will spot him lol

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[Merodia]

ehm..I kind of confuse here. Why is just because of photo he need to apology and get away from Hongkong industry? I don't understand it..

[asay]

Because his photos so far ruined 1 marriage, 3 engagements and countless other celebrity careers in the endorsement sector as all involved so far have had their contracts cancelled due to the negative publicity.

Also he needed to quit the hk entertainment industry because the people who run it have put a bounty on his head.

It wasnt such a choice but more of a feeble attempt to a plea bargin to spare his life which will evidently fail and the rest will be on the news so stay tuned?

[vagabond888]

Well I think is because of the Chinese society which is more conservative in nature. The things he conduct is consider improper under the judgment of Chinese's moral value. Things maybe view differently if this incident occurs elsewhere....!

Any maybe what asay said was right, his head is at stake, retire from the scene is the best choice to keep it on the neck...LOL...!!

[DEPTHSING]

he's the cheapest of human beings. he's nowwhere between a dog and a human, so he can go be a piece of dog poo.

if he dared to do such thng then he should be prepared to accept the consequences of his actions. all those women who has take the pics wif him are plain stupid and naive.

[jackietang33]

dumb, u got it all wrong, its not like he wanted the photos to be leaked. give him a break.

[simply.sku]

wow, alot of celebrities may hate him lol, the chinese society is gay {i my self is chinese }

where is L to solve this issue that kira created lol

[newvelaric]

I am not so current about chinese music... But let me guess: the guy took photos while he was doing the ''beast with two backs'' with women he met, right? And now those naughty photos have been stolen and leaked. If that is so, I can say only one thing: what an ass and idiot! And that is said from an asian point of vue.

[blackrabbit2999]

so did they actually get the guys who repaired his laptop in the end D=

[etrastrsipe]

i think that this world already crazy. poor edison chen just because of the fame, he must be perfect. i think what he did just a normal and understandable.

[*~Angel~*]

He was stupid for taking them pictures in the first place and storing them on his laptop, and took it to get repaired and the pictures was eventually leaked. Everyone was blaming him cos he took the photos, but i think all the so-called "victims" are to blame too, cos they shouldnt have agreed to take such pictures in such circumstances.

[dmd906]

he is rising star but It's spoil by that scandal pic

but I still like him and his work

[finalxnoodles]

LEAVE EDISON ALONE!!!!hahah chris crocker shes a man right????
wait hes leaving the industry? for what? he should be gettin his own show or at least something of that magnitude
look at r. kelly, who havent heard of the r. kelly sextape and also kim kakaradishenanigan who, i know right? before her sextape no one knew who she was but now shes hella famous and got her own show on E! channel all because she got ray-jayed IF I HAD ONE WISH!!!ONE WISH!!!
he didnt have to quit the industry, hes gonna be known for that shame for the rest of his life, i wonder what he is gonna do for a living now? drive an trueno and deliver tofu like jay chou did in initial d maybe

[Kanra]

LEAVE EDISON ALONE!!!!hahah chris crocker shes a man right????
wait hes leaving the industry? for what? he should be gettin his own show or at least something of that magnitude
look at r. kelly, who havent heard of the r. kelly sextape and also kim kakaradishenanigan who, i know right? before her sextape no one knew who she was but now shes hella famous and got her own show on E! channel all because she got ray-jayed IF I HAD ONE WISH!!!ONE WISH!!!
he didnt have to quit the industry, hes gonna be known for that shame for the rest of his life, i wonder what he is gonna do for a living now? drive an trueno and deliver tofu like jay chou did in initial d maybe

hes rich .... he doesnt have to work, being in the industry was only a game for him <_<

[skyraida]

That's rough lol, but then again he's still a lucky bastard for being able to get with all those female stars. So in essences he got what he deserved lol. But seriously he should now try for the North American Entertainment industry. He just may get lucky xD