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Straits Times
10 minutes ago
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- Straits Times
HK actor Will Or, 33, reveals he has Stage 4 lung cancer
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Hong Kong actor Will Or decided to take a temporary break after the diagnosis. HONG KONG – Hong Kong actor Will Or has revealed that he is battling Stage 4 lung adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer. The 33-year-old broke the news on Instagram on July 30, sharing that his symptoms began in late May with a lingering cough that did not improv e after two rounds of antibiotics. He then consulted a respiratory specialist and underwent a CT scan, which revealed an abnormality. He wrote in Chinese: 'I was referred to another specialist. When the doctor saw my report, his expression changed, so I joked, 'The doctor looks so grim. Is it cancer?' 'I thought it would be tuberculosis, but I was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung adenocarcinoma two to three days after further testing at the hospital.' Or is best known for his breakout role in Hong Kong movie Drifting (2021), which also starred Hong Kong actors Francis Ng, Loletta Lee and Tse Kwan Ho. Or played a youth suffering from aphasia in the drama-thriller, and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards in 2021 and Best Supporting Actor and Best New Performer at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 2022. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore No entry: ICA to bar high-risk, undesirable travellers from boarding S'pore-bound ships, flights Singapore 17-member committee to drive roll-out of autonomous vehicles in Singapore Singapore Over half of job applications by retrenched Jetstar Asia staff led to offers or interviews: CEO Singapore Underground pipe leak likely reason for water supply issues during Toa Payoh fire: Town council Business Singapore gold investment soars 37% to 2.2 tonnes in Q2 while jewellery demand wanes Multimedia 60 years, 60 items: A National Day game challenge Asia US-Malaysia tariff deal set for Aug 1 after Trump-Anwar phone call Singapore 'Switching careers just as I became a dad was risky, but I had to do it for my family' He admitted that the diagnosis dealt a heavy blow, and he felt as if he was 'walking into emptiness' upon hearing the news. 'I just wanted to sleep and escape. I wanted a break, but I love my work too much. Even when it's exhausting, I enjoy giving my all,' he said. Following his discharge, he went home to shower before heading straight to rehearsals for the stage show, Let Me Entertain You. Despite his resolve to keep working, he ultimately decided to take a temporary break from the theatre production after consulting his doctor. 'I hope I can still perform. That tiny hope, that tiny desire, those little thoughts and the little bits of support from everyone around me are what I'm holding on to,' he said. Opening up about the emotional impact of the lung adenocarcinoma diagnosis, Or shared on July 30 that he Googled for guidance on how to cope with his disease. He then recalled a moment that helped shift his perspective – when his tearful father hugged him and said he wished he could take his place. 'At that moment, I felt lucky to have such a loving father. I was even more relieved that it wasn't him or someone I love who got sick. That's when I began to accept my diagnosis.' Or went on to reassure his fans, urging them not to worry or tell him to 'stay strong'. ' Living in this crazy world is already hard enough. A smile, a nod or even a 'strong' emoji is enough... That's all I need to know you're with me,' he said. He concluded with a message of hope, writing: 'I'll be okay. Life goes on. I love you all and know I'm cherished by all of you.' THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
New Straits Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: HK actor Will Or, 33, reveals stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis
HONG KONG: Hong Kong actor Will Or has shared that he is battling stage four lung adenocarcinoma. The 33-year-old artiste disclosed the news on Instagram yesterday, detailing how persistent health concerns led to the devastating diagnosis. His symptoms began in late May with a persistent cough that failed to respond to two courses of antibiotics. Following a consultation with a respiratory specialist, a CT scan revealed an abnormality, prompting a referral to another expert. Or recounted the moment of truth: "When the doctor saw my report, his expression changed, so I joked, 'The doctor looks so grim. Is it cancer?'" What he initially thought might be tuberculosis turned out to be far more serious after several days of hospital tests confirmed the advanced lung cancer. Or admitted that the diagnosis was a profound shock, leaving him feeling as if he were "walking into emptiness." He spoke of an initial desire to simply "sleep and escape" and a longing for a break. However, his deep love for his work quickly resurfaced. "Even when it's exhausting, I enjoy giving my all," he said, revealing that he went straight to rehearsals after being discharged from the hospital. Despite his powerful resolve, the star of Drifting (2021) ultimately decided to take a temporary hiatus from work after consulting his doctor. "I hope I can still perform. That tiny hope, that tiny desire, those little thoughts, and the little bits of support from everyone around me are what I'm holding onto," he said, clinging to the possibility of returning to his passion. Opening up about the emotional toll, Or added that he sought guidance online on how to cope. A pivotal moment came when his father, with tears in his eyes, hugged him and wished he could take his place. "At that moment, I felt lucky to have such a loving father. I was even more relieved that it wasn't him or someone I love who got sick. That's when I began to accept my diagnosis." This profound exchange helped shift his perspective towards acceptance. Or concluded his message by reassuring his fans, urging them not to worry or to simply tell him to "stay strong." He said that merely "A smile, a nod or even a strong emoji is enough. That's all I need to know you're with me." His heartfelt post ended on a note of hope and resilience: "I'll be OK. Life goes on. I love you all and know I'm cherished by all of you."
The Star
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
HK actor Will Or, 33, reveals he has stage 4 lung cancer: 'I will be OK'
Hong Kong actor Will Or, best known for his performance in the 2021 film 'Drifting', has reassured fans that he will be fine. Photo: Will Or/Instagram Hong Kong actor Will Or has revealed that he's battling stage four lung adenocarcinoma. The 33-year-old broke the news on Instagram on July 30, sharing that his symptoms began in late May with a lingering cough that didn't improve even after two rounds of antibiotics. Concerned, he consulted a respiratory specialist and underwent a CT scan, which revealed an abnormality. 'I was referred to another specialist. When the doctor saw my report, his expression changed, so I joked, 'The doctor looks so grim. Is it cancer?' 'I thought it would be tuberculosis, but after several days of further testing at the hospital, I was diagnosed with stage four lung adenocarcinoma,' he said. Or admitted that the diagnosis dealt a heavy blow, and he felt as if he were 'walking into emptiness' upon hearing the news. 'I just wanted to sleep and escape. I wanted a break, but I love my work too much. Even when it's exhausting, I enjoy giving my all,' he said. Following his discharge, Or went home to shower before heading straight to rehearsals. Despite his resolve to keep working, the Drifting (2021) star ultimately decided to take a temporary break after consulting his doctor. 'I hope I can still perform. That tiny hope, that tiny desire, those little thoughts and the little bits of support from everyone around me are what I'm holding onto,' he said. Opening up about the emotional impact of the diagnosis, Or shared that he turned to Google in search of guidance on how to cope. He then recalled a moment that helped shift his perspective – when his father, in tears, hugged him and said he wished he could take his place. 'At that moment, I felt lucky to have such a loving father. I was even more relieved that it wasn't him or someone I love who got sick. That's when I began to accept my diagnosis.' Or went on to reassure his fans, urging them not to worry or tell him to 'stay strong'. 'Living in this crazy world is already hard enough. A smile, a nod or even a strong emoji is enough... That's all I need to know you're with me,' he said. He concluded with a message of hope, writing: 'I'll be OK. Life goes on. I love you all and know I'm cherished by all of you.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Will 柯煒林 (@willallwailam)
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong actor Will Or diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, drops out of play
Hong Kong actor Will Or Wai-lam has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, forcing him to pull out of what was set to be his first stage production, the performer has said. Or wrote on his social media on Wednesday that he was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma in May, 'just when everything seemed to be going smoothly'. 'At 33, the prime of my life, I'm forced to rest,' he said. 'It would be a lie to say I'm not [emotional] and don't want to curse the heavens and the entire world.' Or is best known for his role in the 2021 film Drifting, which focuses on Hong Kong's homeless population. His performance in the film saw him nominated for best supporting actor at the 58th Golden Horse Awards and both best supporting actor and best new performer at the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards. He was set to be one of the four main leads of the theatre play Let Me Entertain You, which will be staged at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts from August 8 to October 14.
Scoop
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
PHOEBE RINGS Release Their ‘Quietly Beautiful' Debut Album Aseurai
June 6, 2025: Tāmaki Makaura dream-pop quartet Phoebe Rings – dubbed an 'indie supergroup' by RNZ given its members' involvement in other notable projects such as Tiny Ruins, AC Freazy, Princess Chelsea, Fazerdaze and Lucky Boy^ – today release their anticipated debut album Aseurai via Carpark Records with the focus track 'Playground Song', alongside a string of new live dates including supporting Japanese Breakfast in Auckland tomorrow night + their first live shows in South Korea and Japan this month (full details below). Stream/order Aseurai HERE. A lullaby-like, cyclical track which reflects on childhood friendship and nostalgia, focus track ' Playground Song ' features stereo acoustic guitars, warm synth textures, and gentle wave-like noises, with its centrepiece – a flute solo played by Lukas Fritsch – adding a dreamy, reflective touch. It's released alongside its floral-adorned live performance video directed by Nahyeon Lee – watch HERE. On Aseurai, Phoebe Rings continue to explore their disco and city-pop influences while staying true to the dream-pop sound of their self-titled debut EP released last year. 'Aseurai means around you in the atmosphere, hard to reach, fading away,' singer Crystal Choi says, 'it's a poetic expression. You wouldn't say it in normal conversation, but I like that.' Across its four singles so far – 'Aseurai', 'Drifting', 'Get Up' and 'Fading Star' – the album has garnered praise from international outlets like Pitchfork, FLOOD, Beats Per Minute, Rolling Stone, frankie, Happy, Northern Transmissions and Paste Magazine, who said the album finds the band 'sharply in the pocket that makes them terrific.' While Phoebe Rings – named for the outermost ring around Saturn which is known to be the largest, but the least visible – was originally a solo project of singer Crystal Choi, who is also a university-trained jazz pianist, Aseurai marks a shift with contributing songwriting credits from the whole band, which includes guitar/synthesist Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent, bassist Benjamin Locke and drummer/producer Alex Freer. With a more ambitious collection of instruments, Choi says this album heralds the start of true collaboration: 'I feel more precious about this LP because it includes everyone's gems.' The broth is richer with more cooks in the kitchen, and the brewing of textures creates a distinct ' Phoebe Rings ' sound. If their S/T EP was spacey, then Aseurai settles on earth, rooted in tangible moments. 'Without getting too gloomy, it's a weird world out there. A lot has changed in the world since the EP came out,' says Kavanagh-Vincent on this transformation. The album delves into hope and longing across all possibilities, and this exploration of holding on and letting go is organically threaded throughout. They mark out a brilliant new constellation in their sky, bringing their individual compositions to the fore whilst seamlessly threading them into one celestial body all underpinned by their ongoing inspirations: Studio Ghibli films, Zelda and Stardew soundtracks, Bossa Nova, Stereolab, and 90's Korean ballads. Phoebe Rings' storytelling ranges from tongue-in-cheek musings on gentrification, to commentary on the housing crisis (' Mandarin Tree '), musicians moving on in their careers (' Fading Star '), finding small oases in everyday life (' Not A Necessity ') and tender autobiographical memories – including on the title-track and 'B lue Butterfly ' both wrapped in grief, Crystal yearns for people she can't see anymore, in this case her late grandmother who she was separated from for a large period of her life (she also thinks that's why she wrote ' Aseurai ' in her mother tongue of Korean, in a way using it to be closer to her grandmother through song and shared language), ' Get Up ' on which drummer Benjamin Locke talks of the paralysis of extended periods of struggling with mental health and leaning on the famous scene from The Matrix to try to will yourself out of it, and ' Goodnight ', a tender, loving ode to our cats and the comfort they bring us.
