Louis Koo Celebrates His Mother’s Birthday, Rarely Shares a Family Photo

(Hong Kong, 27th) Since the film version of A Step into the Past was released late last year, Hong Kong actor Louis Koo has spent nearly a month traveling extensively to promote the movie. The efforts have paid off, as the box office has surpassed HKD 80 million and is steadily approaching the HKD 100 million mark.

Recently, Koo took a short break from work to celebrate his mother’s birthday. On the evening of the 26th, he shared a rare photo with his parents on social media, which quickly sparked online discussion.

According to Sing Tao Headline, Koo posted the photo on Threads, showing himself and his father celebrating his mother’s birthday. In front of her were a birthday cake and four traditional longevity buns—simple yet heartfelt. Koo captioned the post, “Happy Birthday, Mom!” Actress Jessica Hsuan, who has often been romantically linked with him, also left a thoughtful message: “Happy Birthday to Auntie!”

Having not publicly shared photos with his parents for many years, Koo later commented that he was not entirely satisfied with his expression. He explained that he had intended to maintain his usual serious look, but couldn’t help smiling when he saw his parents.

Netizens were quick to notice his subtle smile and jokingly commented, “Didn’t you say you never smile in photos? Retake it!” and “You’re smiling this year—what made you so happy?”

Others praised Koo’s good looks and noted his strong resemblance to his parents. Although his father has grey hair, he appears energetic and even more “in character,” maintaining a serious expression throughout. One amused netizen wrote, “Haven’t seen Louis Koo’s dad in ages—he still looks so sharp! Can we take him out for a reunion dinner?”