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Made popular by celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and also luxury brands, the NFT trend is quickly catching up in Hong Kong and China too.
NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are data units housed on a blockchain, which gives them unique digital identities. This latest technology is believed to provide unprecedented opportunities for artists to monetise their works.
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Here are six Chinese celebrities who have already launched their own NFTs.
Shawn Yue Man-lok

Former Hong Kong model-turned-actor-and-singer Shawn Yue Man-lok made waves when he announced his collaboration with Christie’s. He showcased and sold his personal NFT collection in an online auction on September 17, including much sought-after pieces such as Bored Ape Yacht Club, Cryptopunks and Meebits.
The event not only commemorated his 40th birthday, but also reflected his lifelong passion for art and charitable activities, as part of the sales revenue went towards funding the Make-a-Wish Hong Kong Foundation.












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Wong Kar-wai

Iconic Hong Kong film director Wong Kar-wai has also hopped on the NFT bandwagon. Wong plans to auction off never-before-seen footage shot on the first production day of his internationally acclaimed movie In the Mood for Love at Sotheby’s Hong Kong on October 9. According to Sotheby’s, the unique collaboration marks the first Asian NFT movie to be offered at an international auction house.
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Hanjin Tan

Throughout his impressive career, award-winning musician Hanjin Tan has never stopped challenging himself with new adventures. His foray into various mediums – singing, composing and acting – has led to an estimated net worth of US$5 million.
When the NFT wave hit the entertainment industry, Tan was among the first artists to experiment with the new market – and found instant success. His NFT songs reportedly sold out in a matter of seconds, earning him 7 Ether (Eth) for his single Nobody Gets Me on crypto-goods marketplace OpenSea, and 539 BNB (the equivalent of around US$$200,000) for The xxxx is an NFT, according to Vanity Fair.












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Gao Jiafeng

Shanghai-based music producer and singer Gao Jiafeng has awed the Chinese audience with his creativity and talent, pioneering various new hybrid genres of music such as hyper-pop, sugar-coated dance music and lighting-quick trance-pop, according to Subtropical Asia.
So it came as no surprise when Gao became the first artist in China to release NFT music. The viral star launched the seven-second Emotional Dance Music on OpenSea, a leading NFT trading platform.
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A Duo

Chinese singer A Duo – who is probably best known for her performance on the Chinese reality TV show Sisters Who Make Waves – made a whopping US$47,000 from the auction of her single Water Knows in the NFT market in May 2021. Her achievement highlights bright prospects for Chinese artists interested in earning an income from the new technology trend, as reported by Jing Daily.

Joanus Lam

Veteran Hong Kong musician and music director at Gold Typhoon Group, Joanus Lam released his first NFT collection featuring five music demos that he composed between 1995 and 2005, but never published. The highly valuable collection was sold for 520 Eth, equivalent to roughly US$1.2 million, setting a record on the NFT trading platform Openlake.
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6 Chinese celebrities who launched NFTs: Hong Kong icon Wong Kar-wai will auction off unseen In the Mood for Love clips, while Shawn Yue paired up with Christie’s

Chinese and Hong Kong celebrities like Shawn Yue, Wong Kar-wai and Hanjin Tan have all hopped on the NFT art craze. Photos: Tommy Hilfiger, DPA/Corbis and SCMP

Shawn Yue paired up with auction house Christie’s to showcase his personal NFT collection. Photo: Tommy Hilfiger

Director Wong Kar-wai is collaborating with Sotheby’s Photo: AP Photo/Michael Dwyer

A behind-the-scenes clip from Wong Kar-wai’s critically acclaimed movie In the Mood for Love. Photo: Handout 

Singer and song writer Hanjin Tan photographed in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP

Music producer Gao Jiafeng was first artist in China to release NFT music. Photo: radiichina

Chinese singer A Duo made US$47,000 from the auction of her NFT single, Water Knows. Photo: Weibo

A Duo’s NFT single. Photo: inf.news

Musician Joanus Lam made millions by selling his first NFT collection. Photo: m.mp.oeeee.com

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US-Chinese actress Fala Chen arrives for the world premiere of Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, wearing Giorgio Armani Privé, at the El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California, on August 16. Photo: AFP

Aside from acting, Fala Chen carries out important charity work and is an ambassador for Cancer Fund Pink Revolution. Photo: Bruce Yan

Actress Fala Chen and Jayden Tianyi Zhang in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi. Photo: Marvel

Fala Chen is reaching a new audience with Shang-Chi and the Legend Of The Ten Rings. Photo: Getty Images/AFP

Lead stars Simu Liu and Fala Chen on the red carpet for the premiere of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, at a cinema in west London, on August 26. Photo: Invision/AP

Hong Kong stars Tony Leung and Fala Chen in a scene from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Photo: Marvel Studios via AP

Awkwafina, Meng’er Zhang, Simu Liu and Fala Chen at the Shang-Chi and the Legend Of The Ten Rings New York Screening, at Regal Union Square, on August 30, in New York City. Photo: Getty Images/AFP

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Tony Leung. Photo: @tonyleung_official

W50 in Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen. Photo: Sotheby’s

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Tony Leung’s 15-year-old Range Rover Sports SUV. Photo: 总李谈车视频/YouTube

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Mercedes-Benz S500 Cabriolet. Photo: 总李谈车视频/YouTube

Actors Carina Lau and Tony Leung. Photo: @carinalau1208/Instagram

Tony Leung out on the water. Photo: @tonyleung_offical/Instagram

Nicholas Tse’s luxury homes (for his pets?), fast cars (that he crashes) and generous gifts: how the Hong Kong icon and Cantopop star splashes his millions

From driving luxury cars, performing on stage for his fans and cooking impressive dishes, what can’t Nicholas Tse do? Photo: @锋味/Weibo

Nicholas Tse. Photo: @chefnicookies/Instagram

Nicholas Tse occasionally posts updates of his pets, cats Miso and Dashi, and Mustard the dog, on his Instagram page. Photo: @chefnicookies/Instagram

Nicholas Tse pictured with one of his Ferraris. Photo: auto.163.com

Nicholas Tse has been in several accidents, often down to his love of driving fast, so sometimes he drives a more practical car. Photo: auto.163.com

Hong Kong’s Repulse Bay where Nicholas Tse bought a luxury property with a sea view for his father. Photo: @therepulsebay/Twitter

Nicholas Tse gifted his father a Rolls-Royce. Photo: auto163.com

Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung Pak-chi and her children. Photo: Weibo

Cecilia Cheung and Nicholas Tse were married from 2006 until 2011. Photo: @MingJingNews/Twitter

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Wang Yibo wore a pink jacket from Chanel’s pre-autumn 2020 womenswear collection on the TV show Street Dance of China. Photo: @这就是街舞/Weibo

Li Xian donned a coat from Chanel’s women’s collection at a Vogue party. Photo: @橘子娱乐/Weibo

Since 2019, Cai Xukun has been Prada’s muse and has been frequently spotted wearing their products on the red carpet. Photo: @PRADA普拉达/Weibo

Jackson Yee attended the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in a Chanel overall from the brand’s spring-summer 2018 womenswear collection. Photo: @TFBOYS-易烊千玺/Weibo

Beauty brand Hashtag sells gender neutral make-up and skincare products. Photo: @HASHTAG井我/Weibo

Bosie frequently releases fashion items which aren’t specific to gender. Photo: @bosie伯喜/Weibo

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G.E.M. is one of Hong Kong’s biggest stars and has been expanding her career into mainland China as well. Photo: @gem0816/Instagram

G.E.M. was born in Shanghai but emigrated to Hong Kong at four years old. Photo: G.E.M./YouTube

Lawrence Ng took part in the men’s team foil event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Photo: @lawrenceng_1999/Instagram

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Elkie Chong was part of Honey Bees, a girl group formed by TVB actress Nancy Sit. Photo: foxxmailtwo/YouTube

Jacky Wong moved to Japan in early January. Photo: @wongshuheijacky/Instagram

Jacky Wong has worked alongside several notable stars in Hong Kong’s entertainment circle. Photo: @wongshuheijacky/Instagram

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Leila Kong started out as a child actor in commercials and educational programmes. Photo: BDC/YouTube

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Made popular by stars like Paris Hilton and Snoop Dogg, non-fungible tokens are taking off in Asia as well, with music director Joanus Lam making millions
Award-winning musician Hanjin Tan sold out his single Nobody Gets Me on crypto-goods marketplace OpenSea for 7 Eth in a matter of seconds


A-listers like Wong Kar-wai, who will auction off unseen clips from In the Mood for Love, and Shawn Yue have hopped on the NFT bandwagon, making millions along the way
