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HONG KONG, July 29 (Reuters) - A big video panel fell onto a stage during a concert by Hong Kong boyband Mirror on Thursday, injuring at least two dancers, one of them seriously, and prompting authorities to ban the group from performing pending an investigation.

[1/5]Barriers are seen outside Hong Kong Coliseum after a giant video panel fell onto the stage during a concert by Hong Kong boyband Mirror, in Hong Kong, China, July 29, 2022. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

"From initial observation, a wire fractured and led to the fall of the screen and caused the dancers to be injured," Yeung told a media briefing on Friday.

One of the dancers who was critically injured during a concert by Hong Kong boy band Mirror is still under intensive care, with a high chance that his damaged nerves “cannot totally recover.”

The dancer’s father — Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam — has been regularly updating the public on the status of his son, Mo Li Kai-yin, since the July 28 incident.

According to a translation by the South China Morning Post, his father wrote in a social media post: “Every time [my wife and I] stand beside Kai-yin’s bed, the bitterness in our hearts is indescribable. Our active son is now helpless on the bed, his line of sight being only the cold ceiling every day.”

On Saturday night, he discussed his son’s diagnosis for the first time, saying that there is a 95% chance his vertebrae and sensory nerves may not fully recover. He also shared that they will be seeking acupuncture treatment next.

Li Kai-yin was hit by an LED screen that fell onto the stage while he was performing with Mirror at the Hong Kong Coliseum. He suffered serious bodily injuries that threatened to leave him paralyzed from the neck down.

In addition to calling for prayers, Li Shing-lam also said that his son was transferred to another intensive care unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei due to COVID-19-related complications. Although the details of the dancer’s brain trauma remain unclear, the Reverend shared that his son had “hope his parents could share more about their past with him.”

The accident occurred during a group performance when an LED video screen hanging above the stage fell and hit two dancers who were standing directly underneath. They were knocked to the ground and appeared to be unconscious, while the rest of the crew was stunned. The two performers were rushed to the hospital with the other dancer suffering serious head injuries, although he remained in stable condition.

More than a dozen performers were on stage at the Hong Kong Coliseum late Thursday night when the screen appeared to come loose from one of the two metal cords from which it was suspended. It landed directly on one dancer before falling backward onto another, eliciting screams from a crowd of thousands.

The Hospital Authority said one of the dancers was in intensive care in serious condition, and underwent an operation on Friday afternoon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The other person was in stable condition and was discharged from the same hospital on Friday afternoon. No details of their injuries were provided.

“After the accident, I saw some audience members fainted, and some cried outside the stadium,” Tang, 42, a customer service executive, said via Facebook Messenger. “They were happy to watch the performance, but everyone left with an angry, heavy, sad and worried mood. Now we just hope the victims are safe.”

Kevin Yeung, the Hong Kong secretary for culture, sports and tourism, said Friday that one of the metal cords had snapped, causing the screen to fall.

Relatives of the injured dancers are returning to Hong Kong from overseas, Yeung said. Covid-19 restrictions in the Chinese territory require all travelers from overseas to complete seven days of hotel quarantine, although they are sometimes allowed to leave to visit loved ones in hospitals.

Chris Sun, the secretary for labor and welfare, said his department would also thoroughly investigate the matter and take legal action if appropriate.

MakerVille, one of the concert organizers, apologized for the accident in a statement and said it was investigating. The eight remaining concerts in the 12-show series have been canceled and tickets will be refunded.

This was not the first accident to take place during the Mirror concert series, which began Monday. Band member Frankie Chan accidentally stepped off the edge of the stage on Tuesday night, The South China Morning Post reported. He fell about three feet and posted on social media later that he was bruised but otherwise fine.

Fans then started an online petition calling on concert organizers to “ensure the safety of all performers,” citing Chan’s fall along with other perceived safety issues. The petition had gathered more than 12,000 signatures before the accident on Thursday.

A Hong Kong government statement said the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, which manages the Hong Kong Coliseum, and the Labor Department had contacted the concert organizer on Wednesday about the recent incidents and requested a safety review.

The accident greatly jarred concertgoers as well as the broader community. The Hong Kong Red Cross, which set up a dedicated counseling hotline, said it had received 77 calls and 76 text messages as of 4 p.m. Friday. The group said most people reported feeling sad, scared and worried, with many of them saying they could not sleep or focus on their work or studies.

“Members of the public are advised to avoid watching relevant video clips, and should also be cautious about their exposure to the information related to the incident,” Karen Tam, the Hospital Authority’s senior clinical psychologist, said in a statement. “They should always be aware of their emotions and maintain regular life. When necessary, they should talk to people they trust.”

Mirror is a boy band that sings in Cantonese, the local language in Hong Kong. Its 12 members rose to prominence after they appeared as contestants on a television talent show called “King Maker” in 2018.

While not as globally famous asSouth Korea’s BTS, their faces are unavoidable in Hong Kong, appearing on countless billboards, advertisements, and even on public transportation. Band members have served as brand ambassadors for companies including Gucci, McDonald’s and HSBC.

They also have a devoted fan base. Since the accident on Thursday, the hashtag #Weareoneandall — a reference to one of the group’s songs — has been trending on social media, with fans showing solidarity and posting trigger warnings concerning the graphic video. Some Mirror fans have also changed their social media icons to a blank black screen.

“Hong Kong people love Hong Kong, [and] project it to a group rooted in Hong Kong,” said Tang, the concertgoer. “I hope Hong Kong people will be strong and endure hard times together with Mirror!”

HONG KONG — One dancer remained in critical condition after a large, heavy video screen fell from the ceiling during a concert by a popular boy band during a concert in Hong Kong on Thursday, officials said.

Two male dancers were hurt when the LED screen fell at a Mirror concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum, The Washington Postreported. One of them was discharged from an area hospital but the other remains in critical condition with neck injuries, according to Variety and the South China Morning Post.

“One of the injured is staying in the intensive care unit in serious condition and underwent an operation (Friday),” the Hospital Authority said in a statement. “Accompanied by his family, the other injured person in stable condition was discharged this afternoon.”

A large, heavy video screen fell from the ceiling during a Hong Kong concert by Mirror, a popular boy band, at a government-managed venue. Two dancers were hospitalized, a local news outlet said. https://t.co/OMQXSq7wpU— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 29, 2022

While government officials have not named the two dancers, local media outlets have identified the men as Mo Lee Kai-yin, 27, who remains hospitalized; and Chang Tsz-fung, 29, who was released, according to Variety.

Mirror, a 12-member song and dance group, is popular in Hong Kong for its pop music in Cantonese, also known as Cantopop, The Washington Post reported. The group was performing when the screen fell at about 10:35 p.m. local time.

The screen directly landed on one dancer before toppling onto another as members in the audience screamed in horror, according to The Associated Press.

Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, Hong Kong’s secretary for culture, sports and tourism, told reporters on Friday that one of the screen’s suspension cables had broken.

According to the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, which manages the coliseum, each screen measured 210 square feet, The New York Times reported.

Citing unnamed medical sources, the South China Morning Postreported that Mo underwent eight hours of surgery at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday. His head and lungs were injured and his third and fourth cervical vertebrae were dislocated, Variety reported.

HONG KONG — One dancer remained in critical condition after a large, heavy video screen fell from the ceiling during a concert by a popular boy band during a concert in Hong Kong on Thursday, officials said.

Two male dancers were hurt when the LED screen fell at a Mirror concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum, The Washington Postreported. One of them was discharged from an area hospital but the other remains in critical condition with neck injuries, according to Variety and the South China Morning Post.

“One of the injured is staying in the intensive care unit in serious condition and underwent an operation (Friday),” the Hospital Authority said in a statement. “Accompanied by his family, the other injured person in stable condition was discharged this afternoon.”

A large, heavy video screen fell from the ceiling during a Hong Kong concert by Mirror, a popular boy band, at a government-managed venue. Two dancers were hospitalized, a local news outlet said. https://t.co/OMQXSq7wpU— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 29, 2022

While government officials have not named the two dancers, local media outlets have identified the men as Mo Lee Kai-yin, 27, who remains hospitalized; and Chang Tsz-fung, 29, who was released, according to Variety.

Mirror, a 12-member song and dance group, is popular in Hong Kong for its pop music in Cantonese, also known as Cantopop, The Washington Post reported. The group was performing when the screen fell at about 10:35 p.m. local time.

The screen directly landed on one dancer before toppling onto another as members in the audience screamed in horror, according to The Associated Press.

Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, Hong Kong’s secretary for culture, sports and tourism, told reporters on Friday that one of the screen’s suspension cables had broken.

According to the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, which manages the coliseum, each screen measured 210 square feet, The New York Times reported.

Citing unnamed medical sources, the South China Morning Postreported that Mo underwent eight hours of surgery at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday. His head and lungs were injured and his third and fourth cervical vertebrae were dislocated, Variety reported.

A massive screen fell from height and struck two performers during a concert in Hong Kong by the city’s most popular boy band, Mirror, leaving a dancer severely injured and the audience in shock.The moving screen plunged from the ceiling midway through a show at the Hong Kong Coliseum on Thursday night. It crashed on a dancer before falling onto another performer. Other performers and staff members immediately rushed to their aid, while some stood stunned.Advertisement“The entire hall screamed,” Ng, a fan who witnessed the incident along with her 11-year-old daughter from the first few rows, told VICE World News. “They laid unmoving on the stage, so we knew they must have been hurt really badly,” said Ng, who provided only her last name.“No one knew how to react because no one ever expected an accident of this scale,” said Sharon, who asked to be identified only by her first name.The organizer abruptly ended the concert and instructed the audience to leave the venue immediately. On her way out, Sharon saw audience members who had fainted as well as many in tears. She herself could not recover from the shock till late at night.

Selected through a reality television talent show, the 12-member ensemble saw a meteoric rise to stardom since they debuted in 2018. The idols attracted legions of devoted fans and snatched top awards across the region, injecting new life into Cantopop. The tragedy was particularly upsetting for followers of Mirror who found refuge in the band’s sprightly dance amid the gloom of the pandemic and the city’s authoritarian turn under Beijing’s tightening control.Despite Mirror’s commercial success, ViuTV, the company that backed the group, has routinely come under criticism for exploitation. They were accused of stretching meager budgets to meet their goals and paying subcontractors far below the industry standards.The dancer, who was directly hit by the screen, remained in intensive care by Friday evening. He was conscious and able to communicate with the doctor, Lo Ting-fai, CEO of the concert organizer MakerVille, told the press on Friday. Local media reported that he suffered spinal fractures and his limbs were paralyzed. Another dancer had minor injuries, including muscle strains and scrapes.AdvertisementLo apologized and pledged to thoroughly investigate the incident, while the organizer later canceled the remaining gigs, which were originally set to run daily till August 6.An initial probe by authorities found that one of two metal cords holding the screen snapped. The Hong Kong government, which manages the venue, is also responsible for issuing safety permits prior to the show.The horrifying incident followed a string of accidents that have plagued the concert since its start on Monday and sparked concerns from fans. On Tuesday night, Frankie Chan Sui-fai, a group member, fell off the stage. The fall prompted more than 13,000 fans to sign an online petition calling on the organizers to ensure the safety of the performers.During the first two shows, fans also noticed that some of the elevated platforms the pop stars were standing on were wobbly. “People are very upset because we have spoken out, urging the organizer to address the issue of safety, yet this still occurred,” Sharon said.Some have blamed the accidents on shoddy structures and a lack of time for sufficient preparation.“I’ve never been part of a show that could not complete a full run before it starts,” a member of the production team told VICE World News. “There wasn’t enough time and everything was hastily done. They might have underestimated the complexity of the performance and contraptions.”Ahfa Wong Wai-kwan, manager of the band, repeatedly rebuked the producer for technical mishaps during rehearsals. Many of the platforms did not move on cue and sometimes shifted while performers were dancing, causing them to stumble, according to the staff member. The producer assured them the set would work properly during the actual performance.The final dress rehearsal, which was supposed to take place the evening before the first show on Monday, was cut short in the wee hours, after a dancer fell into a hole and was sent to a hospital. It prompted outrage from other dancers, who protested with black screens on Instagram.“I believe every witness will suffer from some degree of PTSD,” the production staff member added.Follow Rachel Cheung on Twitter and Instagram.

A government investigation into why a giant LED screen plummeted on to the stage below during a concert in Hong Kong has found that one of the wires it was suspended from showed signs of ‘fatigue’, had been incorrectly installed and its load had been understated.

The 4m by 4m screen fell during a gig by boy Cantonese boy band Mirror at the Hong Kong Coliseum on 28 July. One of the two dancers injured by the screen is still in hospital and is reportedly paralysed from the neck down.

During the incident, one of the two 5mm wires supporting the screen snapped, causing one side of the panel to plunge downwards. Although the other wire remained intact, the eye bolt connecting it to the screen broke, causing the entire display to fall on to the stage.

The incident is being investigated by a taskforce from the Hong Kong government’s leisure and cultural services department. Material testing expert Eric Lim Chaw-hyon said evidence of metal fatigue – “fatigue striations” – had been confirmed by magnifying images of the wire 5,000 times through an electron microscope. But according to Lim, it would typically take tens of thousands or even millions of uses for a steel wire rope to demonstrate metal fatigue, according to a

As damage was also discovered on unused sections of the wire, Lim said he believed it was damaged before being installed on the set. He added that the way in which the cables had been installed would also have contributed to the metal fatigue.

The wires were each held in place by a winch and a ‘rope guard’. A rotating rope guard is typically installed on a winch to make sure a wire stays on its thread. However, Lim said the winch system used had a fixed rope guard, which would squeeze the wire, leading to abrasion and hastening the metal fatigue. He added that the first wire had to go through an extra set of pulleys to reach the winch than the second one, placing more pressure on the already worn cable.

The taskforce also discovered that there had been an error in the reported weight of the screen. Another member of the taskforce, Louis Szeto, revealed that the screens weighed about 500kg each, but documents submitted to the leisure and cultural services department by the concert organisers said they weighed in at 500lbs (227kg).

Tests on the wire that snapped have revealed that its rated strength was found to be 20% less than comparable wires on the market. However, Szeto said the two wires should have been able to bear a 500kg load as they could each take 1,100kg before breaking. Although the first snapped, he said the load capacity of the second one alone should have stopped the screen from falling.

The sixteen-by-ten foot screen fell on the neck of Mo Lee Kai-yin, 27, before it toppled on another performer, Chang Tsz-fung, 29, at around 10.30pm during a concert in the Hong Kong Coliseum.

The dancers were rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital and it is believed that the impact of the screen dislocated the third and fourth section of Lee"s cervical spine, according to South China Morning Post.

A giant video screen crushed two male dancers at a concert in Hong Kong. One of two metal cords holding it up snapped during the show yesterday evening

Mirror, a 12-person boy band, grew hugely in popularity during the pandemic, largely because of their escapist lyrics. Pictured: Mirror performing on July 25

Culture Secretary Kevin Yeung Yun-Hung said the investigation may last weeks and that experts would look at whether suspension wires failed because of the material they were made with or because of how they were operated.

He said: "We will embark on a very detailed investigation with support of relevant departments and some professionals to make sure we delve deep into the cause of the incident.

Culture Secretary Kevin Yeung Yun-Hung (centre, at a press conference today) said the investigation may last weeks and that experts would look at whether suspension wires failed because of the material they were made with or because of how they were operated

Mirror, a 12-person band whose escapist lyrics were seized on by loving fans during pandemic restrictions, had another accident at the venue on Tuesday.

MakerVille, the concert"s organiser, apologised today for Thursday"s accident at the band"s fourth show in the venue and said the rest of their eight shows were cancelled and fans would receive refunds for their tickets.

Fans attending a concert for the boy band Mirror were left shocked after a giant screen fell and crushed a dancer’s neck, potentially paralyzing them from the waist down.

At the Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom on Friday, Mo Lee Kai-yin, 27, was hit on the head by a giant 16-by-10-footscreen that crashedonto his neck. Another dancer, Chang Tsz-fung, 29, was also injured in the incident.

After an overnight procedure and another eight-hour surgery, doctors were able to stabilize the dancer. Potential paralysis from the neck down will depend on his recovery process and whether his damaged nerves grow back.

Authorities immediately investigated the accident and found that one of the two metal cords holding up the screen had snapped during the concert. An investigation is currently underway as experts try to figure out what exactly caused the suspension wires to fail. The concert’s various contractors, including Engineering Impact and Hip Hing Loong, will be participating in the investigation with authorities.

At least three people — including a member of the Hong Kong Cantopop boy band Mirror — were injured Thursday when a giant video screen fell and crushed them during a concert.

Fanscaught the horrific incident at the Hong Kong Coliseum on video and posted it to social media. The footage shows one of the many floating screens above the stage coming unhinged and landing on performers.

It is unclear which of Mirror’s 12 members was injured, but the South China Morning Post reported that two of the band’s male dancers — including a popular dancer known as Mo — were taken to the hospital. Their current condition was unknown.

“Thank you so much for your support to Mirror, but there is something that we need to handle now,” he said. “I hope you can all leave in an orderly manner . . . I’m sorry. I promise to settle your tickets and promise we will handle the show to ensure [everyone’s] safety.”

This isn’t the first scary accident the band has faced. Last week, member Frankie Chan fell off the stage while giving a speech during a concert. The South China Morning Post reported that he quickly sprung back up and apologized for his clumsiness.

In a social media post after the concert, Chan wrote, “Sorry for making everyone worry. I was too focused on my words. Only some bruises. I’m a lucky man,” according to the South China Morning Post.

Music was rudely interrupted by shrieks when a giant TV screen fell off during boy band Mirror"s concert at Hong Kong Coliseum Thursday night injuring multiple people, say reports.

Footage of the incident circulated online showed a group of white-clad dancers performing onstage when a giant overhead video screen fell and crushed a man. The screen then toppled onto at least one other person before the remaining performers rushed to help.

The latest concert series, originally scheduled to run from July 25 to August 6 at the prestigious Coliseum, was eagerly anticipated by fans and tickets were quickly snapped up.

FILE - Hong Kong band "Mirror" performances at the main stage during the E-Sports and Music Festival Hong Kong 2019 on July 28, 2019, in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Ivan Abreu/Getty Images for Hong Kong Tourism Board)

HONG KONG -Hong Kong officials said Friday they would open an investigation into a concert accident in which a giant video screen fell down onto the stage and injured two dancers.

Video clips from the Cantopop group Mirror concert Thursday night show a massive LED screen suspended above the stage crashing down, directly landing on one dancer before toppling over onto another as audience members scream in horror.

Hong Kong leader John Lee said Friday that authorities will "comprehensively investigate the incident" and review safety requirements for future performances, according to a government statement.

HONG KONG, CHINA - MAY 13: Members of Hong Kong boy band Mirror attend a launching ceremony of Now TV UEFA Euro 2020 event pass on May 13, 2021 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

Concert organizer MakerVille said in a statement it was "deeply saddened" over the injuries of two performers and that it would work with authorities in the probe.

"If we find anything suspicious, or if any person or unit is involved in misconduct, we will immediately report it to the police," the statement read.

Authorities also revealed their initial findings after inspecting the show venue — the Hong Kong Coliseum — on Friday. The concert on Thursday was the fourth of 12 scheduled concerts by Mirror, with tens of thousands of fans having bought tickets.

FILE - This picture taken on Aug. 6, 2021, shows people taking photos in front of a billboard showing a portrait of Anson Lo, a member of Cantopop boyband Mirror, in Hong Kong.(Photo by ISAAC LAWRENCE/AFP via Getty Images)

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung told reporters Friday the government was "very concerned" about the incident and that an investigation would be conducted, likely over several weeks.

"We will do research to find out whether (the steel cable broke) due to an operational or material problem. It cannot currently be concluded at this stage," said Yeung, adding that the incident will affect "all future performances."

(L-R) Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Vincent Liu, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung and Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun attend a press conference in Hong Kong on July 29, 2022, after two support dancers were

Officers from the Labour Department have collected evidence from the venue and will work to determine who is responsible for the incident, Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said.

He said all activity under the remaining suspended screens at the venue will be halted, and organizers will work with government officials to determine how best to remove the suspended screens safely.

At least two Hong Kong dancers were injured on Thursday night after being hit by a falling screen at a concert of the city’s most popular boy band Mirror.

Footage of the incident circulated online showed a group of white-clad dancers performing onstage at the Hong Kong Coliseum when a giant overhead video screen fell and crushed a man.

At about midnight, the city’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital said one man with a neck injury was in a serious condition, while another was in a stable condition after a head injury, Hong Kong media reported.

#BREAKING: A horrible accident erupted as a Hong Kong singing and dancing boy band was hosting their first concert, injuring at least two dancers. Both were said to be conscious when being sent to the hospital.https://t.co/mg4sKLOHUU#Mirror #HongKong pic.twitter.com/PlBoXSG12M

The Hong Kong government has halted Mirror concerts until the stage’s structure is proven to be safe, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung said in a late-night statement.

Hong Kong’s leader John Lee said he was shocked by the incident and has ordered a comprehensive investigation to assess the safety requirements of similar shows to “ensure the safety of performers, crew and the public”.

The 12-piece’s latest concert series, originally scheduled to run from July 25 to August 6 at the prestigious Coliseum, was eagerly anticipated by fans and tickets were quickly snapped up.

But the shows have been plagued by technical faults since debuting on Monday, leading fans to question whether they are safe. More than 10,000 signed a petition urging organisers to take better care of performers.

On Tuesday night one Mirror member, Frankie Chan, fell about a metre off the edge of the stage, though he later said on social media that he only bruised his left arm, according to the South China Morning Post.

Other fan-filmed clips of the concert showed walkways wobbling under the weight of performers and some stars missing their steps in the dimly lit space.

Even before Thursday, government officials had already contacted the concert organisers regarding “stage incidents” and demanded improvements, according to a government press release.

“We are deeply sorry about the accident and are very concerned about the situation of the two people injured,” organisers said, adding they will provide all necessary assistance to those hurt. — Agence France-Presse

Hong Kong officials said Friday they would open an investigation into a concert accident in which a giant video screen fell down onto the stage and injured two dancers.

Video clips from the Cantopop group Mirror concert Thursday night show a massive LED screen suspended above the stage crashing down, directly landing on one dancer before toppling over onto another as audience members scream in horror.

Hong Kong leader John Lee said Friday that authorities will “comprehensively investigate the incident” and review safety requirements for future performances, according to a government statement.

Concert organizer MakerVille said in a statement it was “deeply saddened” over the injuries of two performers and that it would work with authorities in the probe.

“If we find anything suspicious, or if any person or unit is involved in misconduct, we will immediately report it to the police,” the statement read.

Authorities also revealed their initial findings after inspecting the show venue — the Hong Kong Coliseum — on Friday. The concert on Thursday was the fourth of 12 scheduled concerts by Mirror, with tens of thousands of fans having bought tickets.

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung told reporters Friday the government was “very concerned” about the incident and that an investigation would be conducted, likely over several weeks.

“We will do research to find out whether (the steel cable broke) due to an operational or material problem. It cannot currently be concluded at this stage,” said Yeung, adding that the incident will affect “all future performances.”

Officers from the Labour Department have collected evidence from the venue and will work to determine who is responsible for the incident, Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said.

He said all activity under the remaining suspended screens at the venue will be halted, and organizers will work with government officials to determine how best to remove the suspended screens safely.

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