[Reporter Xu Shiying/Taipei-Hong Kong Connection Report] The Hong Kong film "What We Are Not" was shortlisted for the 63rd Golden Horse Awards for Best Director and Supporting Actor, two awards. Shortlisted director Qiu Litao and boy band MIRROR member AK accepted an interview with Taiwanese media via video today (2). AK became the first member of MIRROR to be nominated for the Golden Horse. He admitted that he had never expected to be shortlisted and even stayed there for a full minute after hearing the news.
AK was nominated for the 63rd Golden Horse Awards for Best Supporting Actor for "What We Are Not".
AK revealed that when the finalists were announced, he was preparing to record when he suddenly received a call from his agent: "My agent called me crying and told me that I was a finalist. I stayed there for a minute. I never thought that I would have the opportunity to be nominated for the Golden Horse Award. It was a very dreamy situation all day long, and it felt very unreal."
In addition to his agent, AK revealed that he also received many blessings from relatives and friends. His mother also watched the live broadcast of the finalists on TV throughout the whole process: "My mother was watching the live broadcast and even took a video and posted it in the family group. Although I couldn't understand what she said because she kept crying, I knew she was very happy and proud."
As for becoming the first member of MIRROR to be shortlisted for the Golden Horse Award, AK laughed and said that the group members all congratulated him when they met, and he was also very happy that he could be the first to step on the Golden Horse stage for the team. "Without the team, I am nothing. I am very happy to bring this good news to the team."
Director Qiu Litao (left) and boy band MIRROR member AK accepted an interview with Taiwanese media via video today.
Director Qiu Litao also received his first Golden Horse Best Director nomination in his career. Having been making movies for more than 40 years, he joked that he once thought he had no fate with the Golden Horse Awards, but now that he has finally been shortlisted, he joked, "It turns out there is (fate), it's just a little late."
Although "What We Are Not" received two important nominations this time, Tam Yaowen, who was previously regarded as one of the contenders for the actor award, was not shortlisted in the end. He also posted a message on social media afterwards to congratulate the crew. AK believes that Tam Yaowen is the leading actor in the film: "I have nothing to comfort him, but I hope everyone in the team can get a nomination."
Another protagonist, Chen Yishen, was also not nominated. After AK learned the result, he also sent a special message to him: "I told him that my nomination must be with you in some part. This happened between us. Of course, his brother was nominated for the Song Award this time for "Good Men and Faithful Women". He was very happy that his brother was nominated. Of course, he also congratulated me. Everything is very happy. We will also go to the United States to promote it. Everything is very happy."
As for whether he can come to Taiwan to attend the Golden Horse Awards in person, AK revealed that since MIRROR will hold a concert in December, he still has to accommodate the rehearsal schedule, but he very much hopes to attend. "It is a big event. I hope you can win the award if you nominate." Qiu Litao also said that he is still arranging work, "I didn't assume that I would be shortlisted. I was filming at the time, but I hope to come to Taiwan."
If he really steps on the Golden Horse red carpet, AK already has the movie star he wants to meet the most. He revealed: "If I have the chance, I would like to chat with Director Shu Qi. I met her at the Hong Kong Film Awards this year. I hope I can meet and chat with her this time." Talking about his idol, he even revealed his fans' feelings: "As long as I can chat with her, I am very happy. I don't dare to say that I want to collaborate with her." "What We Are Not" has been released in Taiwan.
