Steven Cheung and family at risk of homelessness as lease termination nears
Despite his ongoing efforts to make ends meet, Hong Kong singer Steven Cheung continues to grapple with financial instability.
Back in May, his wife Au Yin Man revealed that they were a month and a half behind on their rent, which amounts to HK$15,000 (RM8,130) per month.
She recently disclosed that their landlord had issued a 14-day notice to terminate the lease, leaving the family on the brink of eviction.
With no means to secure alternative housing and the termination date fast approaching, the situation has grown increasingly dire.
'My birthday is at a dead end this year. There are six days left, and nothing has changed! It seems that the whole family will be sleeping on the streets soon,' she wrote on Instagram.
Au added that their only option might be to seek shelter services, hinting at the possibility of family separation, according to Hong Kong portal Dimsum Daily.
This revelation shocked many netizens, who expressed deep concern for the family's well-being – especially for the couple's four young children, aged between two and six.
Cheung's career took a hit in 2019 after he announced his marriage to Au while still dating Hong Kong actress April Leung.
In recent years, the singer, who was part of the Cantopop duo Boyz, has taken on various jobs to stay afloat – including cable wiring, construction work, distributing fliers and condoms, as well as making food delivery orders.
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