Edison Chen's management clarifies actor's heated exchange with flight attendant
Actor Edison Chen was left confused after realising that both him and the other passenger held the same Diamond status, said his management. PHOTO: EDISONCHEN/INSTAGRAM
Hong Kong artiste Edison Chen has found himself facing unwanted publicity after reports emerged that he was involved in an alleged dispute with a flight attendant during a recent commercial flight from Tokyo to New York.
According to Hong Kong entertainment site Dimsum Daily, the incident reportedly stemmed from a disagreement over disembarkation procedures, with the 44-year-old star allegedly telling the crew member: 'Bring your complaint letter. I will get you fired.'
Chen's management, however, has since clarified the matter, explaining that after the plane had landed, the Infernal Affairs (2002) actor was retrieving his luggage when a passenger behind him began moving forward.
Chen reportedly said politely: 'Could I please finish collecting my belongings first?'
According to his management, a flight attendant then intervened, saying that the other passenger could disembark first as he held the airline's Diamond status.
Chen, who is said to hold the same status, was left confused, prompting the misunderstanding.
Chen was previously embroiled in a sex scandal in 2008 after photos of him engaging in intimate acts with Hong Kong artistes such as Cecilia Cheung and Gillian Chung were leaked online.
The scandal resulted in him leaving the entertainment industry for 16 years, before he returned to perform as part of the music group 3Cornerz at pop culture carnival ComplexCon Hong Kong in 2024.
Chen has been married to Chinese supermodel Qin Shupei since 2007, and they have an eight-year-old daughter Alaia.
His management added that Chen is currently in communication with the airline to resolve the matter. THE STAR/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK
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Edison Chen's management clarifies actor's heated exchange with flight attendant
Actor Edison Chen was left confused after realising that both him and the other passenger held the same Diamond status, said his management. PHOTO: EDISONCHEN/INSTAGRAM Hong Kong artiste Edison Chen has found himself facing unwanted publicity after reports emerged that he was involved in an alleged dispute with a flight attendant during a recent commercial flight from Tokyo to New York. According to Hong Kong entertainment site Dimsum Daily, the incident reportedly stemmed from a disagreement over disembarkation procedures, with the 44-year-old star allegedly telling the crew member: 'Bring your complaint letter. I will get you fired.' Chen's management, however, has since clarified the matter, explaining that after the plane had landed, the Infernal Affairs (2002) actor was retrieving his luggage when a passenger behind him began moving forward. Chen reportedly said politely: 'Could I please finish collecting my belongings first?' According to his management, a flight attendant then intervened, saying that the other passenger could disembark first as he held the airline's Diamond status. Chen, who is said to hold the same status, was left confused, prompting the misunderstanding. Chen was previously embroiled in a sex scandal in 2008 after photos of him engaging in intimate acts with Hong Kong artistes such as Cecilia Cheung and Gillian Chung were leaked online. The scandal resulted in him leaving the entertainment industry for 16 years, before he returned to perform as part of the music group 3Cornerz at pop culture carnival ComplexCon Hong Kong in 2024. Chen has been married to Chinese supermodel Qin Shupei since 2007, and they have an eight-year-old daughter Alaia. His management added that Chen is currently in communication with the airline to resolve the matter. THE STAR/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
