Since 1991 – 2011, a good 20 years have passed. Yet, for those who’d known him for all these years, it was because of the persona ‘Hogo’.
In July this year, musician Sean Wong will be releasing a brand new Mandarin album “Love Story”. It is notable that this time around we will hear the talents and voice of Sean Wong, not that of ‘Hogo’s’
The album, with pop music as its major focus, took 5 years for preparation, with Sean also taking part behind the scene as composer for the songs and lyrics, as well as the producer. Yu Heng, Daeren from ManHand, Lydia Chooiling, Regine Tai, Eddie Marzuki, 凯俊(Kai Jun) and 欣彦(Xin Yan) are among those who had lent him a friendly hand in completing the album.
The appearance of Sean Wong as an artiste-musician will garner much anticipation, seeing that this will mark the beginning of another peak in his career.
His sentimental love songs are highly commended and applauded by other celebrities as well. Among those who have shown their support for him are Lai Meng, Cheng Kam Cheong, Tan Kheng Seong ‘Ah Niu’, Yu Heng, Auguste Kwan, Ovi Theng, Chan Fong, KK, Gary Yap and Xiao Yu.
The press conference on the 6th of July saw the attendance of various media sectors. Aside from the music videos (MV) of the songs “Listen to the Rain” and “That Night”, not to be missed is the MV featuring the title song “Prince and Princess”. The female leads of “That Night” and “ Listen to the Rain” - Belinda and Lyndie, have shown up to support the event as well.
It is worth mentioning that despite having just released his new album, Sean had immediately received endorsement offers from several brands, and on the day of the “Love Story” album release and press conference, had sealed the contract with OTTW Holidays.
5 years after a break from the entertainment scene, Sean Wong, who'd first rock the local scene as 'Hogo' in his trademark shades, is back with a brand new identity: as a composer and musician, minus the sunglasses. Throughout these 5 years, Sean Wong had produced the 10 outstanding songs, as well as invested a 6-figure sum, for his current album 'Love Story'. The title song of the album, “Prince and Princess”, is a sweet and warm wedding theme song, written specially for a pair of lovers who are also soon-to-be bride and groom. Not to mention the extremely passionate, “Hot Night” featured in his second major MV "That Night", which tells about the romance between two childhood friends.
The sequence that lasted for a few minutes, had shown Sean and the female lead in the buff having a romp on the bed; one that greatly tested the limits allowed in Malaysia. As to whether or not would the video be allowed for public broadcast, Sean stated that there isn't much he can do about that.
"The main point of the song is centered on the night that the lovers shared. If you want to skirt around it, then might as well don't shoot it."