Cheung’s interest in music began at a young age: he recalls being drawn to songs with meaningful messages and lively beats. Today, themes of love and heartbreak play a major role in his work. “Music is a universal language,” he says. “I’ve always wanted to perform songs that can connect with people and move them in some way.”  

Cheung’s debut single, Good Time, released in March last year, is a blend of R&B and pop, centred on moving on from a breakup with a positive attitude. The song landed a spot in the top 5 on Commercial Radio Hong Kong FM903 and RTHK’s Canto-pop charts. Three months later, he released Overruled, an R&B and soul track expressing love for a partner. And in April this year, he launched a new single titled Caution Wet Floor, a pop-rock song about karma.

Cheung describes his journey to stardom so far as “almost unreal”—but says his focus has always been “growing and staying true to himself”. “I’ve grown so much along the way.” he says. “Music makes me happy, and I hope to use my singing talents to inspire others and spread joy.”

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Between releasing chart-topping hits and delivering impressive performances, Cheung also enjoys spending quiet time alone—to destress and self-reflect. 

Computer games is a favourite activity, he says—as is skincare. “Practising a skincare routine after a long day of wearing make-up has also now become a self-care ritual for me,” he explains. “It keeps me looking and feeling good, [especially] during the pandemic.” The cleanser and night cream from Cetaphil’s Health Radiance Collection, he adds, are his top picks. 

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While Cheung’s professional focus has always been on music, he’s also keen to challenge himself with new ventures. “I really want to show a different side of [my] stage persona to the masses,” he says. “I hope to get a chance to make my acting debut in the near future, taking up roles that are emotionally demanding—dealing with complicated themes such as crime and morality.”

That’s not all: as part of the new generation of Hong Kong musicians, the singer hopes to collaborate with some of the biggest names in the city’s once-again flourishing Canto-pop scene. “Hong Kong’s music scene is thriving again—and I’m so proud to be part of the community,” he says. “Young musical talents these days are taking a refreshingly candid approach when it comes to crafting melodies and writing lyrics.”

Collaboration is essential to allowing artists to express creativity and build new relationships with their passions, says the singer, who is filled with admiration for many of his contemporaries. Tyson Yoshi, as well as Mirror's Jer Lau and Edan Lui, are on the top of his wish list when it comes to future collaboration opportunities. "Listening to others' songs and hearing the artists talk about their creative process inspires me and make me feel more confident in exploring new Canto-pop concepts," he adds. 

He's also a big fan of Jeremy Lee, one of Mirror's main vocalists. "Jeremy's solo debut single, Half, is an innovative blend of modern Canto-pop elements," he explains. "Constructed with expressive rhythms and exploring themes of individuality and self-worth, the song is indeed a breath of fresh air to the industry."

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"It's always great to learn from others, regardless of what style of music people do," he says. "I’m listening to new things day by day and constantly refreshing my palate for music, [based on] what I hear."

He's hoping to see a more diverse Hong Kong music scene that can result in exciting collaborations and more outstanding work. "There's a lot of work to do as a community to promote Canto-pop to a wider audience, but I believe things are looking bright for Hong Kong's new generation of singers," he says.

"My goal is to push myself harder and further out of my comfort zone, perform music that I love and make an impact on the young generations."

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