Roy Kwong Chun-yu

Biography

Roy Kwong Chun-yu, a singer and songwriter from Hong Kong, was born on 9 February 1983 in Hong Kong and grew up in the Long Ping area of Yuen Lang District. He is known as a prominent figure in both the artistic and political spheres of Hong Kong. In addition to his work as a songwriter and composer, he is also a novelist, essay writer, and current affairs commentator. He gained fame for his talent in hip hop dance, which earned him the nickname "Hip Hop Councillor." He obtained a diploma in social work from the Hong Kong Professional Training School and became a registered social worker. He began his artistic career in songwriting and musical composition alongside his participation in radio programs. He was known as the youngest district councillor in the New Territories in 2007 at just 24 years of age, and was also the youngest member of the Democratic Party's Central Committee. He achieved notable success in the 2016 legislative elections when he received 491,667 votes to become the "vote king" of the super district council constituency and took a seat in the Legislative Council. He served as chairman of the Welfare Services Committee in the Legislative Council. He was arrested on 6 January 2021 on charges of violating Hong Kong's National Security Law after participating in the opposition primaries, but was not prosecuted.