Hong Kong celebrity William Chan recently had a funny incident at Hong Kong Airport where he almost caused a scene by not knowing that the current intelligent security gates allowed for facial recognition. After the embarrassing moment, he humorously commented on it, sparking discussions among fans.
In a video captured by fans, William Chan was seen wearing trendy clothes and a cap as he appeared at Hong Kong International Airport, preparing to pass through the self-service security gate. Used to the previous customs process, he smoothly took out his identification from his wallet, ready to scan his ID as usual to clear customs.
Upon seeing this, fans present immediately loudly reminded him, “Just scan your face to pass through!” Initially hesitant, William Chan half-heartedly questioned the fans, “Are you sure?”
After receiving confirmation from the fans, William Chan finally realized it, promptly took off his cap and glasses to cooperate with the gate’s facial recognition scan. Subsequently, he couldn’t help but self-deprecatingly exclaim in Cantonese, “I’m so embarrassed!”
Many fans commented after watching the video, joking that while he appears cool and stylish on stage, his unfamiliarity with new technology offstage showed a charming “contrast.”
William Chan, aged 40, shifted his career focus to mainland China as early as 2013. According to reports from “Hong Kong 01,” William Chan has received recognition and favor from Hong Kong Emperor Entertainment Group’s boss Albert Yeung since his debut. Previously, Albert Yeung promised to reserve several films for William Chan. Insiders also claimed that in recent years, Emperor Entertainment Group has allocated a considerable amount of resources from mainland China to William Chan.
As early as the end of 2019, William Chan revealed that he had purchased a house in Beijing and was in the process of moving, officially concluding his “Beijing drift” life. Last year, he and mainland Chinese supermodel He Sui announced the birth of their son. While well-wishes poured in, many also exclaimed that the news was “too sudden.”