Jer Lau

Jeremy Lau Ying-ting (Chinese: 柳應廷; born 20 November 1992), is a Hong Kong singer, actor, and a member of the Hong Kong boy group Mirror.

Apart from his group activities, Jer has also pursued a solo singing career, winning Best New Performer at the Metro Hit Awards, the Ultimate Song Chart Awards, the Chinese Gold Song Awards, and the Chill Club 20/21 Awards.

Jer Lau
柳應廷
Jer Lau
Lau in 2020
Born (1992-11-20) 20 November 1992 (age 31)
Other namesJeremy Lau
Alma materHong Kong Baptist University (AD)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • actor
AgentHKTVE
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocal
  • bass
  • guitar
Years active2018–present
LabelsMusic Nation
Member of
Chinese name
Chinese

Early life

Lau was born in Hong Kong on 20 November 1992. He attended Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School and the Hong Kong Baptist University College of International Education. In 2012, Lau formed the pop music band Bromance with his college friends, and was the band's main vocalist and bassist. In 2013, he formed the heavy metal band Joy of Stupidity (Chinese: 子非愚), playing original Cantonese music. Lau participated in a musical class hosted by RTHK and performed as a busker for several years before transitioning to work as an entertainment reporter.

Musical career

Mirror

In 2018, Lau quit his reporting job to audition for ViuTV's reality talent competition Good Night Show - King Maker, and finished in top 20. While only the top 10 finalists were guaranteed a contract with ViuTV, Jer managed to catch the attention of producer Ahfa Wong, who invited him to join the boy group Mirror. Jer initially declined, but was ultimately convinced. The group debuted on 3 November 2018 with the single "In a Second" (Chinese: 一秒間).

Solo Activities

Lau's debut single, the soft rock ballad "Tale of Water Torture" (Chinese: 水刑物語) was released on 29 February 2020. "Tale of Water Torture" peaked at number three on the Ultimate 903 Chart, RTHK Chinese Pop Chart and number four on Metro Radio Pop Chart. His second single "Tale of Final Lucidity" (迴光物語), released in August, achieved commercial success, peaking at number one on the Ultimate 903 Chart and ViuTV's Chill Club Chart. He is the eighth artist in history to have a number one single on the Ultimate 903 chart during his debut year. The release of "Tale of Wind Spirit" (風靈物語) in October capped off what was dubbed the Trilogy of Tales (物語系列).

Lau again collaborated with singer-songwriter Ng Lam Fung and lyricist Siu Hak on his fourth solo single "A Madman's Diary" (狂人日記) released 17 March 2021. Lau remarked that "A Madman's Diary" is a tribute to legendary rock band Queen and their song "Bohemian Rhapsody", noting that he wanted to bring something unconventional into the Cantopop scene. The song is also the first of three songs forming the Rebirth Trilogy (重生系列). The progressive rock single topped the Ultimate 903, the Chinese Pop Chart, and the Chill Club Chart. His fifth single, "Castle of Sand" (砂之器) was released on 16 July 2021. On 18 August, it peaked at number one on the Ultimate 903 music chart. On 13 October, Lau released his seventh single "Stellar Moments of Humankind" (人類群星閃耀時). The song takes the same Chinese title as the history book Decisive Moments in History (German: Sternstunden der Menschheit) by Stefan Zweig. Produced by Carl Wong, the song serves as the conclusion to the Rebirth Trilogy.

On 26 January 2022, Lau's single "MM7" was released to streaming platforms and radio stations. The song takes its title from a newly coined slang term "MM7" meaning awesome or fantastic (Chinese: ), which in turn originated from a typo committed by one of Lau's fans when typing the character using Sucheng input method.

"Rules of Parting" (離別的規矩) was released on 20 April 2022, its music video being released three days later. This was followed by his tenth single "Steps to Self-Destruction" (自毀的程序) on July 11, and the eleventh single "Watching the Clouds Rise" (坐看雲起時) on November 25. "Watching the Clouds Rise" charted number one on the Chill Club Chart in 2023, as such the single was nominated for Song of the Year at the Chill Club Awards 22/23.

Lau held his first solo concert Across the Universe at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 7 to July 10 2023. He released his first LP I am the I on vinyl on Feb 6, 2024. A signing event was held on February 24 for 400 fans.

Acting career

Lau made his official acting debut in the 2020 youth sports drama We are the Littles. In 2022, Lau made his film debut in Mama's Affair directed by Kearen Pang. Filming began in August 2021 and concluded in September 2021. Lau has been nominated for best new performer at the 2023 Hong Kong Film Awards. Lau began filming the television series Million Dollar Family in April 2022. The comedy drama premiered on December 5, 2022. Lau made a cameo appearance in the 2023 black comedy film Over My Dead Body.

Makerville announced that all members of Mirror will be starring in the upcoming film We 12.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Chinese Title Role
2022 Mama's Affair 阿媽有咗第二個 Jonathan Lo Tsz-hin
2023 Over My Dead Body 死屍死時四十四 Groom
2024 WE 12 12怪盜

Television dramas

Year Title Chinese title Role Network Notes
2019 Dark City 黑市 Younger brother ViuTV Cameo appearance (Episode 10: Public House)
2020 We are the Littles 男排女將 Yuan Kai-chung ViuTV Supporting role
2022 Million Dollar Family 百萬同居計劃 So Kit ViuTV

Variety shows

Year Title Chinese title Role Network Notes
2018 Good Night Show - King Maker Good Night Show 全民造星 Contestant ViuTV Contestant no. 10, top 20
Mirror Go Cast member with Mirror
2019 Mirror Go 2 Cast member with Mirror
King Maker II 全民造星II Contestant
2021 Battle Feel 考有Feel Cast member with Mirror and Error
Be a Better Mirror 調教你MIRROR Cast member with Mirror
2023 Shiny Summer - MIRROR+ 全星暑假 - MIRROR+ Cast Member with Mirror
2023–2024 MIRROR Time Cast Member with Mirror

MV Appearance (Actor)

Year Title
2022 Edan Lui - "Elevator"

Discography

Albums

  • I am the I (2024)

Singles

Title Original title Year Album
"Tale of Water Torture" 水刑物語 2020 One and All
"Tale of Final Lucidity" 迴光物語
"Tale of Wind Spirit" 風靈物語
"Unfinished" (Duet Ver.)
(with One Promise)
明年見 2021
"A Madman's Diary" 狂人日記
"Castle of Sand" 砂之器
"Magical Road" 神奇之路 Zero to Hero OST
"Stellar Moments of Humankind" 人類群星閃耀時
"MM7" MM7 2022
"Rules of Parting" 離別的規矩
"Steps to Self-Destruction" 自毀的程序
"Watching the Clouds Rise" 坐看雲起時
"A New World From Zero" 從零開始的新世界 2023
"Salted Fish Game" 鹹魚遊戲 Over My Dead Body OST
"JM Single 9" JM單身9
"Dear Children" Dear Children
"The Boy from the Sea" 大海少年
"Melancholy Pen" 筆觸男孩憂鬱之死 2024
Title Chinese title Year Album
"Specimen"
(Elisa Chan featuring Jer Lau, Cheung Tin-fu, Eagle Chan, Lucas Chuy, June Leung, Justin Chan)
標本 2020 TBA
"Death of Pop"
(Ng Lam-fung)
樂壇已死 2021 TBA
"Quantum Entanglement"
(Faith Yang featuring Jer Lau)
糾纏 Trinity of Shadows OST

Concerts

Year Date Name Venue Note
2023 7–10 July JER LAU “ACROSS THE UNIVERSE” IN MY SIGHT SOLO CONCERT 2023 HALL 5BC, HKCEC

Awards and nominations

Music Awards

Award Year Nominee / Work Category Result Ref.
Chill Club Awards 2021 "Tale of Final Lucidity" Top 10 Songs of the Year 7th
Jer Lau Best New Performer Won
Male Singer of the Year Nominated
2022 "A Madman's Diary" Top 10 Songs of the Year 6th
JOOX Top Music Awards 2020 Jer Lau Singers Recommended by Editors Won
2021 Won
Metro Radio Music Awards 2020 Jer Lau Best New Performer Won
2021 Best Male Singer Won
I Support Singer Nominated
"A Madman's Diary" I Support Songs Nominated
"Castle of Sand" Nominated
"Stellar Moments of Humankind" Nominated
Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award 2020 Jer Lau Best New Performer Bronze
Best Male Singer Nominated
"Tale of Water Torture" Top 10 Songs Nominated
Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation 2020 Jer Lau Best New Performer Gold
My Favorite Male Singer Nominated
"Tale of Water Torture" My Favorite Song Nominated
2021 "A Madman's Diary" Top 10 Songs 6th
My Favorite Song Nominated
Jer Lau My Favorite Male Singer Nominated
Yahoo!Asia Buzz Awards 2020 Jer Lau Best New Performer Won

Film Awards

Award Year Nominee / Work Category Result Ref.
Hong Kong Film Award 2022 "神奇之路"(Zero to Hero) from Zero to Hero Best Original Film Song Nominated
2023 Mama's Affair Best New Performer Nominated

References

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