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| MIRROR’s Lokman Faces Criticism Over "FLY" Visuals Resembling 2022 Concert Accident |
Fans defend him, but visuals spark painful memories for many
MIRROR's Lokman Yeung has landed in hot water this week over the teaser visuals for his latest solo release FLY — and it’s all because some netizens reckon the imagery hits a bit too close to home.
The drama kicked off on 21st July, when Lokman posted the promo artwork for FLY on his official Instagram. The poster showed the group’s captain dramatically lifting a glowing LED screen above his head, with the song’s title emblazoned behind. But rather than awe, the image triggered a wave of criticism — especially among Hong Kong netizens.
Why? Well, many say the visual was eerily similar to the tragic 2022 concert accident that left MIRROR’s backup dancer, Li Qiyan (also known as Ah Mo), permanently paralysed. During that incident, a massive LED screen suspended above the stage suddenly fell mid-performance, striking Ah Mo and another dancer. The moment shocked the entire city, and public anger over safety negligence sparked a wider conversation about concert production risks.
So when Lokman’s FLY poster featured a glowing screen in a very similar position, comparisons were immediate. Some netizens accused the design of being “tone-deaf” and said it reopened painful wounds from the past. One viral comment read, “This is too similar. Does no one check these visuals before posting?”
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Still, not everyone agreed it was that deep. Fans rushed to defend Lokman, arguing the visual was likely just an artistic concept with zero malicious intent. “He probably just wanted to symbolise strength or freedom,” one fan commented. “It’s a misunderstanding, not mockery.”
Despite the split in opinion, MIRROR’s management didn’t wait around. Within hours, the original poster was quietly taken down and replaced with a revised version. In the updated image, Lokman stands confidently on a flat LED-lit stage — no lifted screen in sight.
Neither Lokman nor his team have made an official statement about the backlash, but the quick change suggests they’re taking the issue seriously. Some fans praised the move, saying it showed awareness and sensitivity without fuelling further drama.
It’s not the first time visuals or themes in entertainment have accidentally touched a nerve — especially when linked to high-profile incidents. And with MIRROR still navigating the shadow of the 2022 tragedy, it seems the group continues to walk a tightrope between creativity and caution.