Julian Cheung Praises Son Morton for Calm Problem-Solving, Wife Jokes He's More Handsome

Julian Cheung (Cheung Chi-lam, 張智霖) appeared at a mooncake brand outdoor event in Wan Chai on September 26, with fans traveling from Mongolia and Malaysia to celebrate his upcoming 53rd birthday on September 27. During the appearance, Cheung revealed that his 19-year-old son Morton (張慕童), nicknamed "Magic Boy," recently performed as a guitarist at the Guangzhou stop of Cheung's "On the Way" concert tour. The younger Cheung passed the music director's evaluation before being allowed to perform. When asked about his son's performance, Cheung expressed admiration for Morton's composure when his guitar string broke mid-performance—adding that his wife Yoyo Yuan (袁詠儀) told him their son was more handsome, prompting Cheung to jokingly request "a little dignity" for himself. Cheung, who describes himself as a "free-range parent," mentioned he and his family frequently share clothes and that Morton physically resembles him, sometimes mistaking his son's背影 for his own. Looking ahead, Cheung hopes to bring his concert tour to Hong Kong next year, with the Hong Kong Coliseum being his preferred venue—though he noted this could potentially be his final concert given his age.

This interview offers a rare glimpse into the family dynamics of one of Hong Kong's most private celebrity couples. Cheung's candid remarks about Morton potentially following in his entertainment footsteps—while maintaining a hands-off approach to his son's career choices—reflects a nuanced parenting philosophy among Hong Kong's celebrity families. Additionally, given Cheung's hint that this tour could be his last major concert run, Hong Kong fans may be witnessing the potential conclusion of a significant chapter in Cantopop history at his preferred Hong Kong Coliseum venue 12.