Hins Cheung
A Hong Kong musical institution, his soaring tenor voice and heartfelt songwriting have defined Cantopop for a generation.
Born 1981 (age 45)·Chinese-Hong Kong singer and songwriter·Birthday: February 1·Millennials
Biography
Hins Cheung didn't just enter the Hong Kong music scene; he arrived with the polished completeness of a born performer. His 2001 debut showcased a powerful, classically-trained tenor that cut through the noise, earning him instant comparisons to vocal legends. Over the years, he has meticulously built a catalogue that blends grand, orchestral ballads with intimate pop, often penning his own material that explores love, identity, and resilience. His consistency is remarkable, turning him into a fixture at award shows and a reliable hitmaker whose concerts are major cultural events. More than just a singer, he has expanded into acting, television hosting, and even the culinary world, embodying the multifaceted nature of a modern Hong Kong entertainer.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Hins was born in 1981, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Hins Was Born
The biggest hits of 1981
#1 Movie
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Best Picture
Chariots of Fire
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Hins's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1981Born
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1986Started school
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1994Became a teenager
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Could drive
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
1999Could vote
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Turned 21
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2011Turned 30
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2021Turned 40
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 45 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Ultimate Song Chart Awards Best Male Singer Gold prize a record six times.
- Has released over 17 studio albums and EPs since his debut in 2001.
- Won the Jade Solid Gold Most Popular Male Singer award four times.
- Received the Best Pop Male Singer award at the Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Awards.
Did You Know?
He is a trained chef and has hosted cooking shows, even publishing a cookbook.
He studied in Guangzhou before moving to Hong Kong to pursue music.
He is known for his flamboyant and elaborate stage costumes during concerts.
He owns and operates a successful restaurant business in Hong Kong.
“I treat my voice like an instrument that needs constant care and precise tuning.”
