Kenny So (Chinese: 乔星; Jyutping: Qiao Xing; original name: Su Weijian , foreign name: Kenny So, born on August 6, 1976), is a Chinese lyricist and poet best known for his songs by Nicholas Tse and Jacky Cheung.[1] His movie theme songs received nominations at the 33rd and 34th Hong Kong Film Awards in 2014 and 2022, respectively.[2][3][4]
Kenny So (Qiao Xing 乔星) | |
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| Born | 6 August 1976 Hong Kong |
| Education | Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
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In an interview, So said that the words "Qiao"( Chinese:乔) and "Xing" ( Chinese: 星) were taken from the names of his two former lovers as a memorial.
So was born with cerebral palsy. Having cerebral palsy impacted his control of the muscles of the whole body. During his school days, it was very difficult for So to hold a pen.[5] Every time he did homework, he would sweat profusely and struggle with it. Despite his disability, So chose to enroll in public schools and pursue an education. He started to write lyrics in middle school, published his adapted lyrics works online in college. His high scores gained him entrance to Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he pursued studies in the Department of Chinese Language Literature. So graduated from the Department of Social Work of Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a certification as a social worker.[6]
In 2005, "Bitter Lover", So's first work as a lyricist, was published. In 2007, So and Hong Kong composer Hou Guangwu participated in the CASH Pop Composition Competition, and their entry "Pink Eye Syndrome" won third place.
Since 2005, So has written song lyrics for Nicholas Tse, Jacky Cheung, Vangie Tang, Jason Chan, Elanne Kong, Ella Koon, Deep Ng, Ruco Chan, Elle Choi, Ivan Wang,Theresa Fu, Jun Kung, Eric Suen Yiu Wai, Angela Au, Sammi Chan, Terence wan, Sandy Lam and James Ng.[2]
In 2010, So wrote four Cantonese lyric adaptations for Jacky Cheung 's Canto-jazz album "Private Corner":[7][8] "Double Trouble", "Bu Zhi You Yuan (Lucky in Love)" (不只有缘), "Let It Go", and "Zhao Dui Ni (Which Way, Robert Frost?)" (找对你). Double Trouble was a featured production number in Jacky Cheung's 1/2 Century Tour. "Bu Zhi You Yuan" by Jacky Cheung was the theme song of the Hong Kong film Crossing Hennessy.[9]