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No surprise for Edison’s decision in quiting HK entertainment industry. If not, what else can he do to resolve this problem? There is nothing else he could do to put this scandal to rest.

I started to like Edison when his movie- Twin Effect 1 was shown on the TV. In the movie, he was starring as Prince Kazaf- a very sweet and lovely guy.

This scandal started when Edison’s laptop was sent to repair. But more than a thousand photos were being hacked out from the laptop and are circulating on the Net. In all started on 27 Jan 2008 when various photos were posted on the Hong Kong discussion forum. This scandal involves the one and only male character- Edison and believed that there are 8 female celebrities. Gillian Chung(鍾欣桐) was one of the female celebrities. She was the first starlet to make public appearance at a CNY celebration on 11 Feb. She made a brief statement and apologised to people she has hurt by her silliness and naivety.

Yesterday, Edison announced to the public that he will be stepping down from the Hong Kong entertainment industry. After “hiding” away from the reporters, Edison finally made a press conference yesterday. One possible reason for him to come back this time as the scandal will not create a greater effect, diluted by the death of Lyndia Sum.

Today I have come back to Hong Kong to stand before you and account for myself. I have never escaped from my responsibility. During the past few weeks, I have been with my mother and my family and my loved ones to show support and care and at the same time to have them support and care for me.
I admit that most of the photos being circulated on the Internet were taken by me. But these photos are very private and have not been shown to people and are never intended to be shown to anyone. These photos were stolen from me illegally and distributed without my consent.

There is no doubt whoever obtained these photos have them uploaded on the Internet with malicious and deliberate intent. This matter has deteriorated to the extent that society as a whole has been affected by this. In this regard, I am deeply saddened. I would like now to apologize to all the people for all the suffering that has been caused and the problems that have arisen from this. I would like to apologize to all the ladies and to all their families for any harm or hurt that they have been feeling. I am sorry. I would like to also apologize to my mother and my father for the pain and suffering I have caused them during the past few weeks. Most importantly, I would like to say sorry to all the people of Hong Kong. I give my apology sincerely to you all, unreservedly and with my heart.

I know young people in Hong Kong look up to many figures in our society. And in this regard, I have failed. I failed as a role model. However, I wish this matter will teach everyone a lesson. To all the young people in our community, let this be a lesson for you all. This is not an example to be set for you.

During my time away, I have made an important decision. I will whole-heartedly fulfill all commitments that I have to date. But after that, I decided to step away from the Hong Kong entertainment industry. I have decided to do this to give myself an opportunity to heal myself and to search my soul. I will dedicate my time to charity and community work within the next few months. I will be away from Hong Kong entertainment industry indefinitely. There is no time frame.

I have been assisting the police since the first day the photos were published and I will continue to assist them. After this press con., I have obligation to help them with their investigation and hope that this case can end soon as everyone I think has the same wish.

I would like to use this opportunity to thank the police for their hard work on this case. Thank you. I believe everyone’s priority now (and) my priority now is to stop the suffering and pain, for not letting this…we do not want to let this situation become more out of control. We need to protect all the innocents and all the young from matters like this. In this regard, I have instructed my lawyers to do everything possible within the law to protect all the innocents, victims of this case. I believe that a press statement is being issued as we speak on what my lawyers have advised me to do.

Lastly, I would like to thank everyone for coming here today and listening to what I have to say. I would like to also apologize once again to all the ladies and their families, my family and to everyone in Hong Kong and everyone in our society. I am deeply saddened by this. And I apologize to everyone (who) has to go through this. I would like to also thank you for giving me this opportunity to say what I have wanted to say all along in my heart.

I hope, after today, I can have your forgiveness. With regard to this case, with everything, everything that has happened, I am deeply sorry. I hope you all accept my apology and give me a chance.

Thank you.

Source: batgwa.com

So regarding to this matter, who do you blame? Edison? The IT person who took the photos and uploaded to the internet? The rest of the people who forwarded the photos to the rest of the Netizen?

Edison
Since he is a celebrity, the more he should be careful of how to handle things. As a celebrity, he should set a role model for the public, especially for the impressionable youngsters. He should take the whole responsibility of this saga since he was the one who created everything intially. If without the photos, such things will not even happen.

The IT person
That’s infringment of others’ privacy and should not be forgiven. Everyone has their own private lives. Celebrities are human too.. and they should have the right to have their private lives. Internet is so scary that it is a world-wide thing and such scandal photos have been circulating around at a speed like shooting stars. 

My letter to Edison:

Dear Edison,

It is no surprise that you announced to quit the entertainment industry, as there isnt any other ways for you to solve this problem. You are talented in singing and acting and should continue to stay in this industry. Although you are leaving the HK entertainment industry, there is still Hollywood and Bollywood waiting for you.

Yours truly,
Jassy