Three years ago, teenybopper (actor) Edison Chen took his computer to be repaired; it was a decision he was to later label "the biggest regret of my life." Later the so-called erotic picture scandal made world headlines and instantly torpedoed Chen`s "clean" reputation – along with his career.
Last week, Chen returned to Chinese mainland for his first (concert) in three years, at Chengdu`s Zebra Festival, to promote new album. It seemed to set the seal on his post-scandal comeback.
The 31-year-old has now (sat down) with the Global Times and opened up about what he has been through.
No more `Confusion` Once (known) for his "bad boy" charm, Chen showed up in casual shirt and plain black shoes. His trademark earrings were gone and so was the arrogant manner of the past.
When Chen returned to Hong Kong from Los Angeles to pick up his career last year, he was frequently asked where he had been and what he had done.
His new album, he says, hopes to (answer) those questions for good.