Edan Lui
Edan Lui Cheuk-on | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 21, 1997 Hong Kong |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, presenter |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Member of boy band Mirror; solo music career; roles in Ossan's Love, Chilli Laugh Story, Hong Kong Family; host of Be ON Game |
Edan Lui Cheuk-on (; born 21 January 1997) is a multifaceted Hong Kong entertainer known for his roles as a singer, actor, and presenter. He is a member of the boy band Mirror and launched his solo music career in 2021. Edan has also hosted variety programs such as Be ON Game and acted in television dramas including Ossan's Love (2021), as well as films like Chilli Laugh Story and Hong Kong Family.
Background and debut
Edan was born and raised in Hong Kong, attending Salesian Yip Hon Millennium Primary School followed by Ho Fung College, where he excelled academically in the HKDSE examinations. In 2018, while pursuing a business administration degree at the University of Hong Kong, he participated in ViuTV’s talent contest Good Night Show - King Maker. Demonstrating skills in piano and vocals, he advanced to the Top 10 finalists. Already proficient with Grade 8 certifications in piano and violin and possessing perfect pitch, Edan secured eighth place overall, earning a position in the twelve-member boy group MIRROR. The group officially debuted on 3 November 2018 with their single "In a Second" ().
Music
Edan became the sixth member of MIRROR to embark on a solo career in January 2021, releasing the single "Mr. E's Series of Unfortunate Events" (E先生 連環不幸事件). This track achieved number one rankings on the 903 Top 20, Metro Radio Madden Song Chart, Chill Club charts, as well as JOOX Hong Kong’s Best-Selling Song Chart for mid-2021. Later that year, he released additional solo songs including "Little Comedian" (小諧星) and "My Apple Pie", along with collaborative duets "Talents" (一表人才) / "A Promising Young Man" (年輕有為) featuring Taiwanese artist Kenny Khoo. These releases garnered him several accolades such as the Newcomer Award at the Metro Radio Hit Awards and Silver Newcomer Awards from both the Ultimate Song Chart and Chill Club Chart ceremonies.
On 1 April 2022, Edan unveiled his first dance track titled "Elevator," which also marked his debut as a rapper. In June of the same year, he contributed to Leo Ku’s collaborative album IRLTS (I Really Love To Sing), performing the lead single "Floating Classroom" (漂流教室), originally released in 2004.
His fifth solo release, "LOVERSE," debuted on January 1, 2023. By May, Edan explored synth-rock with "ChatMrE," a song addressing themes around artificial intelligence’s influence on creativity and romantic relationships.
Ahead of his upcoming solo concert "In My Sight of E," Edan launched three singles starting July 2023 to expand his musical repertoire. Although initially aiming to release five tracks, scheduling constraints limited him to three.
The first was the ballad "Mr. E's License to Love" (E先生 愛人執照), continuing the narrative from his earlier "Mr. E" series. The second single, "Again!", was released just three days before the concert's opening night. The third track, "Come With Me" (霸道總裁), followed the next day and represents Edan’s second dance number after "Elevator." While this song currently lacks an official music video, its choreography is set to premiere during the concert starting on 25 August 2023.
Television
Edan made his acting debut with the sitcom Showman's Show (2019), portraying a devout young man aspiring to join a boy band. He then took on an important supporting role alongside fellow MIRROR members in the volleyball-themed drama We are the Littles (2020). His portrayal of Tin Yat-hung in the romantic comedy Ossan's Love (2021), adapted from its Japanese counterpart, received critical praise. In July 2022, Edan starred as Marven Lee in the ten-episode miniseries iSWIM, directed by Fung Chih-Chiang. Later that year, he appeared as Tak in the basketball drama We Got Game, sharing screen time with MIRROR members Stanley Yau and Keung To.
In April 2023, ViuTV announced plans for a Hong Kong adaptation of the Korean romantic comedy hit Business Proposal (社內相親). Edan has been cast as Secretary Alfred Cheung, with Anson Lo playing President Timo Keung. Shirley Sham and Hanna Chan will feature as the female leads. The series is slated for broadcast later in 2023.
Film
Edan made his cinematic debut in June 2021, starring in the Lunar New Year comedy Chilli Laugh Story (2022), alongside Sandra Ng, Gigi Leung, and Ronald Cheng. Portraying the character Coba, a role inspired by the film’s director and screenwriter, he also performed the original song "When Life Gives You Chillies" together with Ng and Leung. After delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the movie premiered on 14 July 2022 and quickly earned over HK$10 million at the Hong Kong box office within its first four days.
In November 2022, Edan took on his first significant dramatic role as Yeung in the drama Hong Kong Family (過時過節), acting opposite Teresa Mo. He also contributed to the soundtrack with the original song No Matter How Far. His work in both Chilli Laugh Story and Hong Kong Family led to two nominations for Best New Performer at the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards.
April 2023 saw Edan cast as Messi Cheung in the dark comedy Over My Dead Body, where he reunited with co-stars Ronald Cheng, Teresa Mo, and fellow MIRROR member Jer Lau.
Production began in March 2023 on The Moon Thieves (盜月者), filmed across Tokyo and Hong Kong. Edan plays Ma Sang, a pawned watch embezzler. The cast also includes MIRROR members Anson Lo and Keung To, alongside Louis Cheung and Michael Ning. Additionally, Edan is set to appear in Makerville’s comedy action film WE12 (12鬼盜), featuring all MIRROR members. Release dates for these projects have yet to be announced.
In September 2022, producer Sandra Ng confirmed plans for a sequel to Chilli Laugh Story, which would reunite the original cast with a storyline centered around mahjong. The sequel was initially slated for release around Lunar New Year 2023, though no further production updates have been provided.
Voice acting
In 2021, Edan lent his voice to Finny in the Cantonese version of the 2020 Belgian animated film Ooops! The Adventure Continues, sharing voice credits with Shirley Chan as Leia. He also voiced Hank, a beagle aspiring to become a samurai, in the Cantonese dub of Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank, collaborating once more with Shirley Chan and MIRROR member Stanley Yau. This film premiered in Hong Kong theaters on January 19, 2023.
Variety shows
Although initially known for a reserved persona, Edan showed early enthusiasm for variety programming during his time with MIRROR. He demonstrated his comedic abilities on MIRROR GO, a show featuring band members completing challenging assignments abroad. Since then, he has hosted several ViuTV programs such as Taiwan Meimei (2019) alongside opera veteran Law Kar-ying, and the game show Battle Feel. His most prominent hosting role is on the game show Be ON Game, now running its third season. In July 2023, ViuTV broadcasted MIRROR+, a five-episode summer special hosted by all twelve MIRROR members. By September 2023, Edan disclosed that MIRROR intends to produce a new group variety series.
YouTube channel
Edan manages a YouTube channel that includes a vlog series titled Come To Work With Me, providing viewers with behind-the-scenes looks at his various projects such as music videos, variety shows, and television dramas. Previously, he shared lifestyle vlogs and piano cover performances on his channel.
Fashion
In January 2023, Edan was present at KENZO’s Fall-Winter 2023 runway event during Paris Fashion Week. Subsequently, on April 1, 2023, he introduced his lifestyle label NADE, which focuses on streetwear, accessories, and seasonal collections. On August 30, he earned a spot in Prestige's 40 under 40 Class of 2023, followed by being honored as Tatler Asia's Most Stylish for 2024 on September 1.
As lead artist
| Year | Title | Original Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Mr. E's Series of Unfortunate Events" | E先生 連環不幸事件 | Solo debut |
| "Little Comedian" | 小諧星 | ||
| "My Apple Pie" | My Apple Pie | ||
| 2022 | "Elevator" | Elevator | |
| 2023 | "LOVERSE" | LOVERSE | |
| "ChatMrE" | ChatMrE | ||
| "Mr. E's License to Love" | E先生 愛人執照 | ||
| "Again!" | Again! | ||
| "Come With Me" | 霸道總裁 | ||
| 2024 | "Shakespeare of Yau Ma Tei" | 油麻地莎士比亞 | |
| "Moonlight Sonata in “E“ minor" | 月光奏明曲 Moonlight Sonata in “E“ minor | ||
| "Silver Bullet" | 純銀子彈 | ||
| 2025 | "You Should Know Me Better Than Anyone Else" | 你應該是這世界上最懂我的人啊？ | Mandarin version of "Silver Bullet" |
| "Fool Me" | 天天都是愚人節 | ||
| "I thought..." | 我以為可以 | Mandarin version of "Fool Me" |
Collaborations
| Year | Title | Original Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Talents" (with Kenny Khoo) | 一表人才 | |
| "Promising Young Man" (with Kenny Khoo) | 年青有為 | Mandarin version of "Talents" | |
| 2022 | "Floating Classroom" (with Leo Ku) | 漂流教室 | |
| 2023 | "Others Said" (with Nine Chen) | 我們都是別人口中的壞人 | |
| 2024 | "Gradually" (with Jace Chan) | 漸漸我們 |
Soundtrack appearances
| Year | Title | Original Title | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Sudden Feeling of a Heartbeat" | 突如其來的心跳感覺 (with Anson Lo) | Ossan's Love OST |
| 2022 | "When Life Gives You Chillies" | 辣到出汁 (with Sandra Ng and Gigi Leung) | Chilli Laugh Story OST |
| "Plastic On!" | 膠On! (with Jeffrey Ngai, Ah Jeng, Hillary Lau, Kaki Sham, and Cheong Fat) | Be ON Game OST | |
| "i.SWIM" | I SWIM | i.SWIM OST | |
| "The Lunatics' Anthem" | 痴漢之歌 (with Keung To, Ian Chan, Stanley Yau, Fatboy, 193, and Louis Cheung) | We Got Game OST | |
| "No Matter How Far" | 攀上天梯的螞蟻 | Hong Kong Family OST | |
| 2023 | "Your Dark Horse" | 你的黑馬 | Business Proposal OST |
| "The Space Between Us" | 我與你的差距 (with Anson Lo) |
Television series
| Year | English Title | Original Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 'Showman's Show' | '娛樂風雲' | 'Forever' | 'Recurring role' |
| 2020 | 'We Are The Littles' | '男排女將' | 'Ah Sun' | 'Main ensemble role' |
| '2021' | 'Ossan's Love (Hong Kong)' | '大叔的愛' | 'Tin' | 'Lead role' |
| 2022' | 'iSWIM' | —' | 'Marven Lee' | 'Lead role' |
| 'We Got Game' | '季前賽' | 'Tak' | 'Main ensemble role' | |
| '2023' | 'Business Proposal (Hong Kong)' | '社內相親' | 'Alfred' | 'Lead role' |
| '2025' | 'City Of Light' | '光明大押' | 'Kwan Chun' | 'Lead role' |
Variety show
| Year | Title | Original Title | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Good Night Show – King Maker | Good Night Show 全民造星 | Competed as contestant number 63, secured 8th place |
| MIRROR GO | MIRROR GO | ||
| 2019 | MIRROR GO 2 | MIRROR GO 2 | |
| Taiwan Meimei | 臺灣文西Only You | Served as host | |
| King Maker II | 全民造星II | ||
| 2020 | Staycation | 今晚瞓酒店 | Host role |
| Be ON Game | 膠戰 | Hosted the program | |
| King Maker III | 全民造星III | Featured as guest performer alongside MIRROR | |
| 2021 | Battle Feel | 考有Feel | Took on hosting duties |
| Be a Better MIRROR | 調教你MIRROR | ||
| Be ON Game Season 2 | 膠戰S2 | Host position held again | |
| 2023 | Be ON Game Season 3 | 膠戰S3 | Continued as host |
| MIRROR+ | MIRROR+ | Co-hosted with MIRROR members | |
| MIRROR Time | MIRROR Time | ||
| 2024 | Mirror Chef | Mirror Chef | |
| 2025 | Be ON Game Season 4 | 膠戰S4 | Hosting role resumed |
Film
| Year | English Title | Original Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ooops! The Adventure Continues | 反轉方舟動物團 Ooops 2 | Finny | Cantonese voice role only |
| 2022 | Chilli Laugh Story | 闔家辣 | Coba | Leading character |
| 'Hong Kong Family' | '過時過節' | 'Yeung' | 'Lead role' | |
| 2023' | 'Over My Dead Body' | '死屍死時四十四' | 'Messi Cheung' | 'Part of main ensemble cast' |
| 'Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank' | '非常貓狗反轉武林' | 'Hank' | 'Voice acting, Cantonese edition' | |
| 2024' | 'The Moon Thieves' | '盜月者' | 'Vincent Ma' | 'Principal role' |
| 'We 12' | '12怪盜' | 'Edan' | ||
| 'Papa' | '爸爸' | 'Ming (older version)' | 'Brief cameo appearance' | |
| 'TBA' | '法迷藏' |
Music video appearances
| Year | Title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ' 2020' | "蒙著嘴說愛你" | 'Keung To' | |
| ' 2021' | "不可愛教主" | 'Anson Lo' | |
| '2022' | "浮木" | 'Kenny Khoo' |
Solo
| Year | Date | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | August 25–27 | EDAN LUI "IN MY SIGHT OF E" SOLO CONCERT 2023 | AsiaWorld–Arena |
Collaborations
| Year | Date | Event Name | Location | Collaborators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | December 7–8 | Moov LIVE Music on the Road | Hall 5BC, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) | Anson Kong, Anson Lo, Ian Chan, Jer Lau, Keung To |
| 2024 | June 22 | Commercial Radio Hong Kong (903 Music is Live Concert) "Sparkleキラキラ" | AsiaWorld–Arena | Jace Chan, Jeffrey Ngai, Marife Yau (Marf Yau) |
Music awards
| Year | Award event | Broadcasting Network | Venue | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 Metro Radio Music Awards | Metro Broadcast Corporation (Metro Radio) | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre | Audience's Favorite Newcomer | "Won" |
| 2022 | Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation 2021 | CRHK | AsiaWorld–Arena, AsiaWorld–Expo | Best Male Newcomer (Silver) | "Won" |
| Chill Club Awards 21/22 | ViuTV | Star Hall, Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre (KITEC) | Best Male Newcomer (Silver) | "Won" |
Film awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work Nominated | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41st Hong Kong Film Awards | Best New Performer | Chilli Laugh Story | Template:Nom |
| Hong Kong Family | Template:Nom |