Scandal in america = positive fame, scandal in china/hong kong = negative attention so i could totally see why americans don't see the value in this story, but i personally appreciate it most definitely.
The fuck? He's a totally chill dude. He's NOTHING like Kanye. Think about it. Listen to what he says. He was saying the truth so damn often. He isn't too full of himself. He said himself for example, he doesn't know how things would be without him. Kanye would've said things wouldn't be good without him for sure. It's a huge difference. I think Edison is a pretty chill dude, and by what he has achieved, also pretty admirable.
I'm from Hong Kong and its been 8 years since this happen, and due to Hong Kong's culture (when something happens it will be exaggerated, but after a while we forget about it) most people forgot about it, and we judge people quickly (most likely due to how quickly things move in HK society). So a lot of people still think that Edison is a piece of trash who sits around doing nothing, and smoking weed, partying everyday, living on his father's money. It is really nice to see these vice videos of Edison, and actually taking the time and effort to show how much Edison has changed throughout the 8 years, and not just asking generic questions that most Hong Kong media would ask.
People probably don't understand how big his sex sandal was back to 2008. Since this is VICE International, you probably should get the hint that the society and culture environment is VERY different form western world. Sex Scandals in Hong Kong and Mainland China could really destroy someone's life. Not everyone can make a living from a sex tape like Kim K. Until I watched this documentary, the only thing I know about Chen was his sex scandal. I really appreciate this documentary let me see the other side of him.
It was a big deal. Kim had one sex tape this guy slept with hundreds of women, a lot of them famous. Some of the girls were virginal seeming pop stars too.
The ignorance. Sex scandals in China are a taboo. I don't understand how it is hard for people to grasp the idea that every society is different. Edison lost a lot after the scandal! He was a successful actor and a music artist and that career ended completely at that time. He's picked himself up and obviously has grown a lot from his mistakes. So people need to stop hating .
+A0403T he was never a sucessful singer or movie actor to being with. His father was an accountant for some alleged triad member , the only reason he is in the show business is through his father connection to one entrainment tycoon who was believed a triad member himself. He himself said he was done with the show business in the first place after the scandal broke out. without the scandal his movie and singing "career" will not last anyway since he was not a good actor nor a singer.
+Emily Is Green pretty common with people famous in China. . I didn't find that the most famous foreigner in China is Canadian until I actually lived in China. . (Da Shan). He would get mobbed by fans in China. . but when he is in Toronto nobody would recognize him at all.
+Daniel Tynan No one in Canada cares. China's a baby country with years of maturity ahead. Rapping in Chinese just ain't cool. They think it is...but wtf do they know about western music. It's the one thing they can't just steal and copy...like everything else they do.
austin diaz I'm concern for the guy and this is what I get you cursing me. You need to wash your dirty mouth. Here's what you can do so youd get what I mean, put their pictures side by side and you'll see.
I really don't understand all the hate Edison is getting. He worked for himself after a scandal completely destroyed his career in China. Maybe you don't understand the scandal, but he was one of the top stars in China and he lost everything essentially and had to leave the country. Then came to LA and rebuilt everything and created his own business and remade himself. If he's into himself, so what? He deserves it; he worked hard. This guy is fckin awesome. Cool shit Edison /hats off
he was never a top star, he cliam to fame because of his sex tape. and how he handle the sex tape scandal really show people that he is an irresponsible and self center spoiled brat.
dude I will accept trashing Edison Chen but the dude was a top star in the mid 2000s, no doubt. He was one of the important people for the Youth culture, that's why so many people who grew up in the 2000s are still fans of his
I feel like what he went through is what kpop idols have to go through nowadays. . . It's really sad knowing there's a dark side behind all that glamorous "lifestyle" they live.
This is such an honest and deep story. It just shows you how many stories there are out there and what people want to achieve and to what extent they'll go to get it. I don't see him as arrogant, just driven to prove himself. Quite inspiring.
+Orphans vs Zombies it's called having self esteem.. Dude is good looking, pop star, movie star.. why wouldn't he be in love with yourself.. Don't cut yourself kid.
Ben A V. indeed. I have to say that African American's culture change the whole world pop culture, and attract so many foreigner to America. Hip hop has grow in every corner of the world, and mix itself in local culture and society. Like Hip hop theory in china has mix Daolism element which help the culture close to the local people and more easier to understand. Hip hop is different than others pop culture, it's more flexible and common touch.
I got goosebumps... It's like watching the life of Tablo (Epik High).. I sincerely with they could do a collab stage someday be it in China, HK or Korea... Man, they both had scandals that almost ruined their careers in the entertainment industry but they were able to cope up and sing/rap again on stage... I really respect these kind of people...
What the hell is this guy complaining about? Being a "slave" is what set you up to start your own shit. I'd love it if someone came up to me when I was 18 and handed me a readymade entertainment career and told me to do it for 5 years.
Anyone notice the same girl from the 1st episode who said "Eddie is my Destiny" is up against stage in part II at Vic's. (spare me the "they all look the same" jokes)
+MrKoopa26 This was a documentary made/planned especially for Vice China with a Chinese audience in mind; since they already had the content, it was relatively easy for Vice to edit an international version for the rest of the world.
+Jamie Fong There is a "Vice China" channel now?? I didn't now that. . so far the stuff they covered about China would never be allowed to air there (pollution, corruption etc. . )
+Jamie Fong Thanks for the link. It's a legitimate Chinese based website because it is taking forever to laod here in Canada :) Yeah I doubt they will be too provocative on there. . or else they will get the "Google treatment".
this implies to everyone from the celebrities to the janitor cleaning the halls. How frightening it will be when you face God on the day of judgement to find out that all your time here on earth was used up for things that meant so little and the one thing you had to do, you let it slip away. putting too much cares are things that have no eternal value will put you in a place of no escape. you'll forever be in regret that the one life that was given you, the life which you thought you should have lived was nothing more than vanity. The conclusion of the whole matter is this: fear God and keep His commandments. Jesus died and rose again. Live for Him.
What about them? They chose to fuck him. They chose to take nude pictures with him. The photos got leaked and the computer technician who leaked those photos was jailed. Take some fucking responsibility. Did they work as hard as him to comeback?
This guy went against his producers and managers and made it how he wanted and looks like to actually perfumed actual songs unlike most hiphop/rap they have no meaning
He fucked almost every single whore in the Hong Kong entertainment industry during the 2000s. Yeah, he's a legend. He did nothing wrong. His photos got leaked and it exposed the filthy truth about the entertainment industry. He's just a scapegoat.
I think the scandal really cool off. All the bad hv gone over time and the people who r involve in the scandal hv matured n learned their lesson hv moves on. He can now pick up his career again. I think everyone hv forgiven u. Fighting n don't b sad anymore. Just be happy and work hard for yr career.
Edison starred in the Infernal Affairs movies which was adapted by Hollywood as "The Departed". I get that many don't understand the significance - but he was a huge star, he was the Chinese equivalent of DiCaprio back then.
What I've learned from this, is people mistake motivation for arrogance. And I really believe in this kid and what he's doing, wouldn't know who he was without vice.
😳 Chen might have a hard time in his life BUT when someone can spent half a million dollar and drove Ferrari in Hongkong .. it takes away the element of Hardship and tough times. Dont know what to say of this VICE documentary 😞😟 No thumbs up .. and no thumbs down.
I’m a fan of Vice and I’m really surprised that this video is produced by Vice. The translation is very off (for example: proud and cocky aren’t the same). I can’t understand what the guy in the tiny man bun is trying to say. Was he answer questions? What point was he trying to make? Also, this seems almost like a promotional piece for Clot and Edison.
Scandal in america = positive fame, scandal in china/hong kong = negative attention so i could totally see why americans don't see the value in this story, but i personally appreciate it most definitely.
Yeah pretty much
Couldn't have said it any better.
No wonder American "stars" are increasingly talentless
so from this interview and how he carries himself
this nigga is like the Chinese Kanye
+Ninjainyoface or chinese bieber
The fuck? He's a totally chill dude. He's NOTHING like Kanye. Think about it. Listen to what he says. He was saying the truth so damn often. He isn't too full of himself. He said himself for example, he doesn't know how things would be without him. Kanye would've said things wouldn't be good without him for sure. It's a huge difference. I think Edison is a pretty chill dude, and by what he has achieved, also pretty admirable.
+Ninjainyoface i kind of thought Drake
+Ninjainyoface Kanye is on level 1000 with the craziness though. Edison and Drake are on the level 100. lol
+Ninjainyoface No hes not. Rewatch Part 1 n Part 2 before watching Part 3
I'm from Hong Kong and its been 8 years since this happen, and due to Hong Kong's culture (when something happens it will be exaggerated, but after a while we forget about it) most people forgot about it, and we judge people quickly (most likely due to how quickly things move in HK society). So a lot of people still think that Edison is a piece of trash who sits around doing nothing, and smoking weed, partying everyday, living on his father's money. It is really nice to see these vice videos of Edison, and actually taking the time and effort to show how much Edison has changed throughout the 8 years, and not just asking generic questions that most Hong Kong media would ask.
hong kong is getting worst now
People probably don't understand how big his sex sandal was back to 2008. Since this is VICE International, you probably should get the hint that the society and culture environment is VERY different form western world. Sex Scandals in Hong Kong and Mainland China could really destroy someone's life. Not everyone can make a living from a sex tape like Kim K. Until I watched this documentary, the only thing I know about Chen was his sex scandal. I really appreciate this documentary let me see the other side of him.
+Orphans vs Zombies still, that's not the whole of him...
It was a big deal. Kim had one sex tape this guy slept with hundreds of women, a lot of them famous. Some of the girls were virginal seeming pop stars too.
The ignorance. Sex scandals in China are a taboo. I don't understand how it is hard for people to grasp the idea that every society is different. Edison lost a lot after the scandal! He was a successful actor and a music artist and that career ended completely at that time. He's picked himself up and obviously has grown a lot from his mistakes. So people need to stop hating .
+Cornfed Warrior , apparently you haven't seen yours;)
+A0403T he was never a sucessful singer or movie actor to being with. His father was an accountant for some alleged triad member , the only reason he is in the show business is through his father connection to one entrainment tycoon who was believed a triad member himself. He himself said he was done with the show business in the first place after the scandal broke out.
without the scandal his movie and singing "career" will not last anyway since he was not a good actor nor a singer.
Maybe not for the international audience, but I actually find this documentary quite insightful and relevant for me... Good job and thanks Vice!!!
It’s very true when he mentioned about the Chinese entertainment industry. It’s so rigid and they don’t allow the artist to express their creativity.
True
it's so crazy that someone is POPPIN in another country, but a total stranger in another.
fame is relative
(shoutout 2 eddie chen doe)
How is that strange? Unless you're being sarcastic... Can't tell
+Emily Is Green pretty common with people famous in China. . I didn't find that the most famous foreigner in China is Canadian until I actually lived in China. . (Da Shan). He would get mobbed by fans in China. . but when he is in Toronto nobody would recognize him at all.
+Daniel Tynan No one in Canada cares. China's a baby country with years of maturity ahead. Rapping in Chinese just ain't cool. They think it is...but wtf do they know about western music. It's the one thing they can't just steal and copy...like everything else they do.
no longer poppin in hong kong hes deleted lmao
oh i just made a video on this, check it out in a month... addictive rap from china
MC YAN: "If everyone stops wasting energy on meaningless things, you will get there. You will live your dream."
"hip hop is my father" ~
well he still rap like shit
ur father is handsome, but ur ugly， why
+gang lu lol
He seems like a nice guy but his eyes worry me it's got that Charlie Sheen kind of eyes.
+Michelle Mae Simplicio , and they're not even the same race!
+Michelle Mae Simplicio what the fuck does that even mean? shut the fuck up holy shit
austin diaz I'm concern for the guy and this is what I get you cursing me. You need to wash your dirty mouth. Here's what you can do so youd get what I mean, put their pictures side by side and you'll see.
they dont look anything alike you fucknut and dont tell me how to speak
austin diaz I wasnt talking about them looking alike you asswipe. I was talking about the eyes.
I like this guys attitude. Proving these haters and doubters wrong.
I really don't understand all the hate Edison is getting. He worked for himself after a scandal completely destroyed his career in China. Maybe you don't understand the scandal, but he was one of the top stars in China and he lost everything essentially and had to leave the country. Then came to LA and rebuilt everything and created his own business and remade himself.
If he's into himself, so what? He deserves it; he worked hard. This guy is fckin awesome. Cool shit Edison /hats off
he was never a top star, he cliam to fame because of his sex tape. and how he handle the sex tape scandal really show people that he is an irresponsible and self center spoiled brat.
What exactly did he do wrong? He exposed all the whores in the media industry. He's a legend to me.
he did his best friend's wife!
He was a top star alright, you are a huge star in china if you get to play a young Andy Lau in Infernal Affairs.
dude I will accept trashing Edison Chen but the dude was a top star in the mid 2000s, no doubt. He was one of the important people for the Youth culture, that's why so many people who grew up in the 2000s are still fans of his
I feel like what he went through is what kpop idols have to go through nowadays. . . It's really sad knowing there's a dark side behind all that glamorous "lifestyle" they live.
Are you referring to the gruesome training?
This is such an honest and deep story. It just shows you how many stories there are out there and what people want to achieve and to what extent they'll go to get it. I don't see him as arrogant, just driven to prove himself. Quite inspiring.
This dude is in love with himself.
+Orphans vs Zombies u say that like every person from a country is the same lol
+Orphans vs Zombies it's called having self esteem.. Dude is good looking, pop star, movie star.. why wouldn't he be in love with yourself.. Don't cut yourself kid.
+Thesoccerdood shut the fuk up
The fuck...are you stupid?
+Thesoccerdood There is a difference between self esteem and being a douchebag though...
Im fascinated by the story, trying to give positive feedback so they don't stop putting the content they want to put out
His privacy got invaded and I feel bad. I admire any western famous Asians that puts Asia on the map
Kieffus he’s the one who took the pictures tho
Ya but so what? It's not wrong to take pictures @@lamingtongirl123
fuckin Edison. that perfect east meets west mentality of the game, of fame, of money, of bitches, of friends.
dude slid in the good Ole "your mom" joke.. what a guy
He's a true inspiration of why you should never let the negative overcome your future, keep it up Edison!
Still making Canada proud!
One thing I've learned from these videos, is that you use the word nigga a lot when speaking Chinese. LOL
Anyone knows the song in 14:07?
why does this guy remind me of charlie sheen?
+John Payne h e looks and acts like him
Haha the Chinese Charlie sheen
@@ashleyshim2078 nah it's because he does coke too
This dude is a Legend! He single handedly change how people sees pop idols in his country while getting to smash with a bunch of them. Respect
It's amazing how rap culture influenced so many foreigners.
Ben A V. indeed. I have to say that African American's culture change the whole world pop culture, and attract so many foreigner to America. Hip hop has grow in every corner of the world, and mix itself in local culture and society. Like Hip hop theory in china has mix Daolism element which help the culture close to the local people and more easier to understand. Hip hop is different than others pop culture, it's more flexible and common touch.
Thanks for sharing the document of EDC! I enjoyed it.
Haters hate because they envy what they don’t have.
I got goosebumps... It's like watching the life of Tablo (Epik High).. I sincerely with they could do a collab stage someday be it in China, HK or Korea... Man, they both had scandals that almost ruined their careers in the entertainment industry but they were able to cope up and sing/rap again on stage... I really respect these kind of people...
Imagine when Edison saw tablo’s wife that resembles Cecilia Cheung
so the sex scandal better be part three
learning someone's success and failure stories are Interesting and important
He's only making music cos the triad won't let him do movies nomore
The triad should have went for the technician first if they really wanted to hold someone responsible
Isn't this guy from the initial D movie ?
yes
"Hip Hop taught me what to drink, what to eat"
...ever heard of any songs about eating vegetables and drink enough water a day? :-)
Julien Borer fried chicken n henny 😂😂
What is background music from 19:05?
I want to see what’s up with Edison in 2021 now.
he is still doing his business
although i dislike his music i do somewhat like his way of thinking
someone please tell me the beat that starts at 4:15 !?
Is it just me or when u look at him sideways, he looks like Andy Lau?
whether you like him or hate him, in the end, you become his consumer
What the hell is this guy complaining about? Being a "slave" is what set you up to start your own shit. I'd love it if someone came up to me when I was 18 and handed me a readymade entertainment career and told me to do it for 5 years.
威沈 lmao nice
Edison is so Canadian that he would rather drive a passat just so that the other guy driving beside him wouldn't look so bad.
The more I watch this guy the more respect I have for him. He seems like a straight up kind of guy.Much respect and best wishes. Salute.
One of the realest celebrity
Despite him not being globally famous/significant, this was still a good documentary. Don't understand the dislikes.
His Chinese is so bad lmfao. Almost intolerable.
Anyone notice the same girl from the 1st episode who said "Eddie is my Destiny" is up against stage in part II at Vic's. (spare me the "they all look the same" jokes)
YEAH I DID! Unforgettable rack
His persistence is incredible.
Persistence in what?
@@andyng5321 Surviving, succeeding
@@penguinwithwifi My life got sabotaged very severely in 2010 as well.
@@penguinwithwifi my persistence is also incredible because my life got sabotaged severely like his as well.
my persistence is also incredible because my life got sabotaged severely like his as well.
For some reason I keep thinking he's saying nigga nigga...but I respect his grind give you a different perspective on there culture...
I think there is a word that sounds like that but it's kinda like saying "ummmm"
It's "na ge" or "nei ge", meaning "that", and it is very much used as a filler word like "like" in English
+Nye Money you piece of shit
y dude talking chinese when he can speak english just fine?
+MrKoopa26 right he even said he speaks English better lol
+MrKoopa26 This was a documentary made/planned especially for Vice China with a Chinese audience in mind; since they already had the content, it was relatively easy for Vice to edit an international version for the rest of the world.
+Jamie Fong There is a "Vice China" channel now?? I didn't now that. . so far the stuff they covered about China would never be allowed to air there (pollution, corruption etc. . )
www.vice.cn/
As to what censorship and restrictions they are under; who knows, probably a fuckload.
+Jamie Fong Thanks for the link. It's a legitimate Chinese based website because it is taking forever to laod here in Canada :) Yeah I doubt they will be too provocative on there. . or else they will get the "Google treatment".
i dont know but i dont like his ego you can be confident no problem but his level of confident is just to much
This guy seems pretty cool. An underdog but not really, just underestimated.
MC Yan is possibly the raddest person I have ever witnesses.
its amazing he actually speaks chinese like a foreigner
15:53 i have work with "your mom" hahahaha
this implies to everyone from the celebrities to the janitor cleaning the halls. How frightening it will be when you face God on the day of judgement to find out that all your time here on earth was used up for things that meant so little and the one thing you had to do, you let it slip away. putting too much cares are things that have no eternal value will put you in a place of no escape. you'll forever be in regret that the one life that was given you, the life which you thought you should have lived was nothing more than vanity. The conclusion of the whole matter is this: fear God and keep His commandments. Jesus died and rose again. Live for Him.
he could stand up again but what about the other girls in the scandal? they were famous and lost nearly everything because of him.
What about them? They chose to fuck him. They chose to take nude pictures with him. The photos got leaked and the computer technician who leaked those photos was jailed. Take some fucking responsibility. Did they work as hard as him to comeback?
The one who is to be blamed is the technician
I like his drive. Jackson Wang reminds me of a star who has this drive.
yeah similar ambitions of career and life
so.. im the only one who actually liked it?
no its great they are all plebs
no its great they are all plebs
+RyanP , you and the fan at the end of the video.
Mc Yan @ 15:03 "if you people stop waiting time on meaningless things they can live their dreams." Meaningless things like this vide lol
Still people have something bad to say about
Be positive mann
Be like him ❤️
MC Yan looking like a g'ed up General Iroh.
Please continue these type of stories I appreciate it and understand the culture differences listen to the little people who actually enjoy this !
I’m sorry but he can stop with the foul language. Some things just don’t fit some people.
great documentary series! the only thing is.. give edison some sicker beats!!!!!!!!
Ouuffff! His music is horrible
hahahahaha love how he is still so cool! and the way he curse so much swag!!!! 6:51
Lmfao poor you.
what's the name of backgroud song at last 3 mins？
He's still the coolest❤️ the effort he's giving....more love to him than ever💕
Lol crazy dumbass
so MC Yan is like a Chinese Rick Rubin?
You know what this video needs? Weed. Lots of weed.
This guy went against his producers and managers and made it how he wanted and looks like to actually perfumed actual songs unlike most hiphop/rap they have no meaning
he did good, F a bunch of those other celebs and their gf and wifes
1:17 leave everything fuck his dad is sooo handsom in that picture!!! I mean his looks beat the generation of today!!
i hear alot of nigga. what does dat even mean in chinese/cantonese or whatever language he speaks?
If it's asked as a question its most likely "yours?" In Cantonese
+nate Cody it means That/ That one
+Titan Several different phrases in Chinese mandarin all sound similar to "nigga"; they generally mean "Your's", "That/this one" or similar.
It means "that" or "umm" depending on the context.
At 1:23 this Asian nigga look like he's fired up on some ice💨💨💨😳
He enjoyed himself with a bunch of cute girls and the pics leaked so what? get over it
So Edison is pretty much a bloody legend
He fucked almost every single whore in the Hong Kong entertainment industry during the 2000s. Yeah, he's a legend. He did nothing wrong. His photos got leaked and it exposed the filthy truth about the entertainment industry. He's just a scapegoat.
what's the BGM????
sex scandal?? someone stole his private pictures...its not like he posted them on his fb, or am i missing something?
The director was right, people are just trying to do something popular, but not something different. That is so Asian style.
what did he just say at 19:20 LOL
"That, that, that..."
His Canadian accent is good to listen to
I don't get the whole sex scandal? Photos just got leaked of famous women?
That fan at the end! Hahahhaah
Edison Chan still on show biz?? ..
Still a living legend
Me too
actually,there are still some people in HongKong and mainlan China like Edison, though his Chinese is poor and his sex scandal was really suprising
love this series
O i think this is that guy from the Gen X Cop movie ???
I think the scandal really cool off. All the bad hv gone over time and the people who r involve in the scandal hv matured n learned their lesson hv moves on. He can now pick up his career again. I think everyone hv forgiven u. Fighting n don't b sad anymore. Just be happy and work hard for yr career.
Was he on drugs ? He looks stoned
This had nothing to do with his sex scandal tho lol
Edison starred in the Infernal Affairs movies which was adapted by Hollywood as "The Departed". I get that many don't understand the significance - but he was a huge star, he was the Chinese equivalent of DiCaprio back then.
What I've learned from this, is people mistake motivation for arrogance. And I really believe in this kid and what he's doing, wouldn't know who he was without vice.
毛主席的里世界 I'd love to tell you what an idiot you are, but I'm afraid your english is so bad that I don't even know what you just said.
Yo vice do interview with MC JIN
Shit. Edison looks rough now. Too much drinking and smoking.
He said your mom, lol
those turtle dove yeezys tho 20:22
So hip hop made him real but he's talking Chinese I am confused it's hilarious actually
Edison is quite cocky during the interview and focused during work.
😳
Chen might have a hard time in his life
BUT
when someone can spent half a million dollar and drove Ferrari in Hongkong .. it takes away the element of Hardship and tough times.
Dont know what to say of this VICE documentary 😞😟
No thumbs up .. and no thumbs down.
I’m a fan of Vice and I’m really surprised that this video is produced by Vice.
The translation is very off (for example: proud and cocky aren’t the same).
I can’t understand what the guy in the tiny man bun is trying to say. Was he answer questions? What point was he trying to make?
Also, this seems almost like a promotional piece for Clot and Edison.
6:34 did he just say the N..word??? But hes not black though??....*sinks this through head carfully* 👲👦🏿