Hong Kong actor Louis Koo attended the Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild (HKFDG) Awards on March 22, where Malaysian actress Fish Liew took home the best actress award.
However, as reported by Sin Chew Online, the event sparked outrage online after a video surfaced showing a green laser beam directed at Koo’s eyes.
Clips from the video shared on Threads show Koo stepping out of a seven-seater vehicle to greet fans, while a green laser beam tracked him, at times appearing aimed at his face.
While the 55-year-old remained composed, he kept his interaction with fans brief.
The incident has drawn backlash online, with many calling the act dangerous and irresponsible.
Fans’ concern is heightened by Koo’s ongoing eye issues.
In 2025, he revealed that he was diagnosed with two retinal holes in his right eye, which are causing floaters in his vision.
He said then that he's delayed the surgery due to work commitments as the procedure will temporarily prevent him from flying.
In the meantime, Koo has chosen to wear sunglasses to alleviate the discomfort caused by the floaters.
“Wearing these glasses helps darken the environment, making it less severe," he’s quoted in the report.
In 2021, Koo shared that he suffers from severe myopia and presbyopia, and had injured his right eye while filming the movie Dynasty Warriors in 2017, when a prop weapon pierced his eye and required stitches.
Following the circulation of this latest video, fans are demanding that those responsible for the laser incident be identified, with some even calling for a police report.
