FHProductionHK
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Digital media, Entertainment |
| Founded | January 19, 2012 |
| Founder | Darren Cheng, Kenrick Ho |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Hong Kong |
| Products | YouTube videos, short films, sponsored content, merchandise |
Number of employees | Not specified |
FHProductionHK is a YouTube channel based in Hong Kong, established in 2012 by Darren Cheng and Kenrick Ho. It specializes in comedic content that highlights social issues pertinent to Hong Kong. The creators maintain their anonymity by wearing bear-themed masks—Cheng adopts the persona of Teddy Head (), inspired by the Japanese character Rilakkuma, while Ho appears as Stitch or Blue Head (). Their primary audience consists of the post-90s generation, with creative influences drawn from Stephen Chow and Hollywood cinema.
Revenue streams for FHProductionHK include YouTube advertising and sponsored partnerships. The channel's videos have consistently featured in YouTube's annual "Hong Kong Top Ten Trending Original Videos," notably securing the top spot in 2014 with "My Days As a Student in Hong Kong (Part 1)" ().
History
FHProductionHK was initiated on 19 January 2012 by longtime friends Cheng and Ho. The term "Production" was selected to signify robustness. To preserve their privacy, both founders don masks—Cheng as Teddy Head with a Rilakkuma-inspired mask, and Ho as Stitch or Blue Head—motivated partly by Ho’s reluctance to be on camera and Cheng’s desire to avoid public exposure. Initially, operations were conducted from an office located in the iPlace industrial complex in Kwai Chung.
By the year 2013, the channel had released 18 comedic videos centered around youth experiences, attracting a strong following among viewers born after 1990. Early filming was basic, utilizing a taped digital camera mounted on a piano stand. Content ideas were gathered from internet forums; Cheng’s scientific education influenced sketches that humorously dissected simple topics with elaborate explanations. Their comedic approach merges Stephen Chow’s style with storytelling techniques common in Hollywood films. Additionally, Ho produced vlogs addressing local employment issues and part-time work challenges. Among their most popular videos at that time was "Boys Have a Say 2," which humorously examined teenage relationships.
Following unsuccessful talks with an artist management firm in 2014, Cheng and Ho opted to establish their own company to independently manage their channel. Media commentators have recognized FHProductionHK for its relatable and witty content that resonates with younger demographics while mirroring societal ambitions.
By 2016, the channel was generating monthly ad revenues in the four-figure range through YouTube; however, sustaining income proved difficult due to Hong Kong’s limited Cantonese-speaking market, which restricted viewership compared to English-language channels. In 2019, subscriber numbers exceeded half a million, with videos frequently accumulating hundreds of thousands of views despite a decline in overall engagement relative to earlier years. The frequency of video uploads also reduced from monthly to approximately seven or eight annually.
On 18 June 2019, Teddy Head released "The Use of Two Million and One People" (), encouraging Hong Kong residents to participate in the 2019 District Council elections amidst protests against the extradition bill. Later that September, Cheng and Ho took part in "Chicken Wings Two Bears" during Hong Kong Wing Day, contributing to setting a Guinness World Record for simultaneous grilling/barbecuing with 579 participants; they also received an audience popularity award for their chicken wings.
In early 2021, FHProductionHK ventured into merchandising by selling Teddy Head and Stitch-themed eye covers at the Lunar New Year Festival hosted at D2 Place shopping mall.
Members
- Darren Cheng (born 1991 or 1992) is the actor behind Teddy Head () and a co-founder of FHProductionHK. In early 2015, he made the decision to leave City University of Hong Kong during his final academic year to dedicate himself fully to producing FHProductionHK content. Although advised to complete his degree as a backup plan, he chose to focus on content creation instead. Cheng also lent his voice to the animated movie The Queen's Corgi, where his distinctive speech pattern presented challenges in pronunciation.[1]
- Kenrich Ho, who portrays Stitch () or Blue Head (), is another co-founder of FHProductionHK. He completed his university education around 2016.[2]
- To Siu Kiu (; born 1990) started performing in FHProductionHK sketches in 2013 and is recognized for her roles as the Kong girl and the figure Guanyin, affectionately called "Little Kiu Lady" (). Her popularity surged through sketches like "My Days of Being a Soldier in Hong Kong" and "Men Have Something to Say." She has since expanded her career into films, television dramas, and commercials for brands such as PlayStation and Hong Kong Airlines. Additionally, she has hosted travel programs on ViuTV and appeared on RTHK, Now TV, and HKTV.[3][4]
- Me Chan () appears in FHProductionHK videos while also working as the channel’s makeup artist. She has featured in sketches including "The Day of Confessing Love in Hong Kong" and "Women Have Something to Say 2," earning recognition for her relatable, girl-next-door charm.[3]
- Krysella Wong (), known by the nickname 波波, frequently performs in FHProductionHK sketches.[3]
- Bie Lam (; born 1992 or 1993), also known as 阿Bie, is a model and host who has appeared in skits such as "Hong Kong Children's Role Models" and "If I Became a Woman." She holds a degree in journalism and communication and previously worked as a real estate agent before committing to acting full-time. Lam made her television debut with the TVB drama The Man Who Kills Troubles.[5]
- Kaying Wong (; born 1997 or 1998) joined FHProductionHK as an actress in 2019. She has become noted for her unique presence within the channel’s productions.[6]
Short films and videos
In 2014, FHProductionHK created a short sketch starring actress Yuen Qiu as a landlady. Around that period, founders Cheng and Ho invested between and (approximately US$–US$) to produce the romance film One Day (). Drawing inspiration from Stephen Chow's A Chinese Odyssey along with other international works, this film presents romantic vignettes rooted in shared memories. Filming took place over four months; while it was praised for its fluid narrative, critics noted the campus setting appeared unrealistically sparse.
In 2019, Cheng allocated (about US$) towards producing the short film My Small Ghost Soldier (), a romantic comedy featuring To Siu Kiu as an exorcist and Cheng portraying a ghost. Lasting just over half an hour, it tells their unconventional love tale. That same year, FHProductionHK also released "Poor Person's Entire Life" (), which explores motivations behind education and financial achievement amid aspirations related to immigration.
YouTube rankings
FHProductionHK has regularly secured prominent positions on Hong Kong's YouTube trending charts. In 2014, five of its videos were featured among the "YouTube Hong Kong 2014 Top Ten Trending Original Videos," with "My Days As a Student in Hong Kong (Part 1)" ranking first and "Women Have Something to Say" placing third. The following year, two videos made the list: "The days that I chase after girls in Hong Kong" came in second, while "Modern Hong Kong story" was tenth.
In 2016, the video titled "My Breaking Up Story in Hong Kong－First Volume" led the YouTube Hong Kong trending rankings, amassing 800,000 views. This piece explored male-female relationships and breakup experiences. That year also saw two additional videos rank highly: "My Days of Saving Money in Hong Kong" secured second place, and "Single for 20 Years: You Ask, I Answer" was fifth. The 2017 release "My Days of Retiring in Hong Kong" achieved second place with over one million views, offering advice to men on courting women.
Three FHProductionHK videos reached the top ten in 2018: "Fate" at third, "My Small Ghost Soldier" at fourth, and "Giving up on someone" at fifth. In 2019, the channel's satirical video "Dama's Logic" ranked eighth, addressing the tensions between Chinese Damas and local residents of Hong Kong. It highlighted disputes caused by loud street performances by Damas and referenced confrontations during the 2019–20 Hong Kong protests.
Sponsored videos
FHProductionHK produced sponsored content upon brand requests, distributing these videos via YouTube and Facebook. Cheng admitted that although some viewers favored unsponsored material, well-crafted advertisements could be embraced. Brands compensated the channel for direct product endorsements, which constituted an essential revenue source for sustaining operations. Initial sponsored productions attracted fewer views compared to regular content and faced some criticism. Prominent sponsored works included campaigns such as "Women Have Something to Say" (), "Time Is Unable to Be Seized" (), and "I am From YouTube" (). Additionally, FHProductionHK created a McDonald's commercial titled "Super Chef Competition" (). Advertising represents the channel’s main income stream; approximately half of earnings are reinvested into expenses—more than half of these costs are dedicated to filming and post-production, surpassing office rental fees. Beginning in 2017, HSBC collaborated with FHProductionHK to develop suicide prevention videos following a series of student suicides, utilizing the channel's reach for social awareness efforts.
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