
Los Angeles loves a good redemption arc, and Hong Kong singer William So is serving up just that. On September 23, the artist took to social media to break his silence about the drama surrounding the cancellation of his concerts in China, all tied to a drug scandal from way back in 2002. With the kind of raw honesty you’d expect at a Sunset Strip confessional, So apologized for taking up ‘public resources’ with news of a mistake he made over two decades ago.
His words hit hard, carrying the weight of someone who’s been through the wringer. He’s not asking for a clean slate - nah, he knows a stain like that doesn’t just vanish. Instead, he’s owning it, using it as a daily reminder to tread carefully, and hoping his story serves as a cautionary tale for others.
So’s been carrying this baggage for 23 years, and he ain’t shy about admitting it. ‘Not a single day goes by that I forget the wrong I’ve done,’ he shared, emphasizing how he keeps the memory close to stay grounded. It’s the kind of introspection you might overhear at a Venice Beach coffee shop, raw and real.
'I’m not looking to erase the past, just hoping my hustle can turn this stain into a scar that inspires others,' So wrote on social media, laying bare his journey of growth.
This all comes after netizens dug up dirt on his 2002 arrest for illicit drug use in Taipei, which led to a rough patch of cancellations before his comeback in 2007. The latest blow? His October gig in Wenzhou got axed, proving that even after all these years, the internet’s got a long memory.
Despite the setbacks, So’s been grinding to rebuild his life, channeling that SoCal summer energy of starting fresh. Over the past 23 years, he’s focused on being a better son, husband, and father. Now married to Anita Fung, with their son Jazz born in 2017, he’s got a family to anchor him - think of it as his personal Malibu hideaway from the storm.
Looking ahead, So’s doubling down on the philosophy of owning your mistakes and evolving. ‘To know one’s error and change is the greatest virtue,’ he noted, promising to keep pushing forward. He’s not chasing forgiveness - just hoping his efforts can slowly transform the narrative, turning a dark chapter into something that might just encourage others.
Here in LA, where second chances are practically a cultural currency, So’s story feels like it could be the next big screenplay. Will his hustle pay off, or will the past keep casting a shadow? Only time will tell, but we’re rooting for this underdog to make his comeback stick.