Hong Kong veteran entertainer Andy Lau nearly experienced a dangerous four-meter-high fall during his latest concert in Shanghai, China.
On July 5, 2024, Andy Lau kicked off his "Today... Is The Day" tour at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai. During the event, Andy Lau performed more than 30 of his greatest hits for over two-and-a-half hours. Despite his stellar performance, the singer sadly also experienced a near-life-threatening experience.
Legendary Hong Kong pop star #AndyLau paid tribute to #MichaelJackson in his new , and probably his last concert tour. Thank you @ItsTravisPayne for teaching him. pic.twitter.com/04DhgsXDf1
— Keen Zhang (@mkgenie) July 7, 2024
While performing his 2002 hit, "Practice," Andy Lau experienced an unexpected slip. Following the slip, the singer was reportedly sliding on his knee towards the edge of an unprotected platform that was four meters above the ground. He was seen teetering on the edge, with nearly half of his body hanging dangerously over the edge.
Thankfully, he was able to brake in time and did not experience any substantial injuries.
Photos and videos of the situation soon made its rounds online. Soon, people compared Andy Lau's situation to the 1993 tragedy involving Beyond's Wong Ka Kui. The singer fell to his death after suffering a three-meter-high stage fall while filming for a variety show in Japan.
Sadly, that was not Andy Lau's only mishap during his concert. In another instance, the singer was accompanying a female dancer towards an elevated platform. As the dancer descended, Andy Lau accidentally stepped onto the platform as it moved. The platform began to lower, putting Andy Lau at serious risk.
Luckily, he was able to react quickly and managed to step back.
On July 6, Andy Lau addressed the near-fatal accident during a concert. He apologized to fans for startling them, saying, "I'm sorry I performed a dangerous move last night. I did not expect it to be so slippery." He expressed hope that his fans would forgive him for not being careful and promised he would take better care of himself.
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Fans have taken to his Instagram to beg Andy Lau to not perform any dangerous stunts for future shows. It appears he listened, for his future shows no longer featured the dangerous move.
Netizens also reminded the performer of his 2017 accident. During a commercial shoot, Andy Lau experienced pelvic injuries that forced him into a six-month hiatus.
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