[3RD JANUARY]~Singtao
Although dAnIeL, did not receive any award yesterday but the reporter think that if there is a "Most Enthusiastic Award", dAnIeL, should get it. Because he was there from the beginning to the end, from the award presentation to the auction. Asked if dAnIeL, is bored, he said never mind, coz as a part of the entertainment biz, it's nice watching others receive awards. "I was nervous for them too esp this year is the 10th anniversary with much history of the biz to be seen. Even GiGi did not receive the awards. (I think that it what it meant.)" When asked how come dAnIeL, observed her, dAnIeL said "don't be so sensitive, she is sitting in front of me."
dAnIeL, said that he is still young so he will not give up. Awards are not important and he need not be anxious for he has only been in the entertainment biz for 2-3 years. Being able to be nominated in the category is a consolation to him. The most important thing is to do better in the coming days and he will adjust his schedule better. He also apologised for not being able to turn up for the press conference yesterday as he was busy doing a show.
Asked about his past year's achievements, dAnIeL, said that he did have a greater sense of achievement and a little sense of success with the results seen with his sales of albums.
Leo Ku and dAnIeL, are two of the 4 Little Heavenly Kings in HK but Leo has outdid the rest to receive a silver award for the Best Male Singer. dAnIeL, said he was happy for Leo. When asked if he would be the one to get the award next year, dAnIeL, said he doesn't want to dream. "There is still a long way to go in the entertainment race, some would be fast and some slow. As long as I did my best, the awards are something more of a bonus."

[6TH OF JANUARY] ~Mingpao
dAnIeL just came back from Singapore to HK and was asked about the 13th placing of his song. (Actually i dunno what they are saying here so i am sorry)
In Singapore, dAnIeL said that he has to organise the games and sing. Though it wasn't easy, but he said it was fun. He personally thought of the games and told dirty jokes. But he wasn't afraid of ruining his image and the audience were warm to him. He feels that that will show his real him to the fans.

[6TH OF JANUARY] ~Mingpao
The 20th Top Ten Chinese Songs which took place yesterday has seen the dAnIeL, Nicholas and GiGi siting together. The three with rumours previously circulating among them were asked if they felt awkward sitting together. All said no. And added that they don't mind either.

[15TH JANUARY] ~Singtao
There is a cooking compeititon yesterday and dAnIeL, took part in it. dAnIeL, seemed really skilled in cooking from the way he did his dish. But he used too little oil and the rice was burnt at the bottom. Emil Chow teased that he is frying burnt rice, with the rest bursting in laughter. dAnIeL, also uses his hand in the process and the rest jokingly accused him of being unhygenic. In the end his dish was praised byXu MeiJing.
dAnIeL, laughingly said this is his first time trying to cook. "The rice was a little over cooked ( But is was burnt!-as reported by the jounalist), because of the camera keep harping and distracting me. I have succeeded about 80%! See Xu MeiJing also praises me!"

[23RD JANUARY] ~Apple Daily
There have been reports that relations between daniel and his music teacher, Tai Sichung is turning sour. dAnIeL is not happy that he has to split 50% of his earnings between his manager and his music teacher and has resulted a termination of the contract of HK$1000,000.
dAnIeL has signed a contract with Tai Sichung in 1993 but has fallen out because of money problems. Tai is now in taiwan arranging another of his student to be contracted with a recording company and his wife expressed that she had seen the reports.
She said yesterday that she dun believe that these were said by dAnIeL and everything must wait till Tai comes back. All she knows is that someone is trying to ruin things.
When asked if Tai is serious about asking HK$1000,000 from dAnIeL , she becomes agitated and said if Tai is more concerned with money, she won't be here to clarify things today. You can ask Leon Lai if you want. Their relationship is so close. Even when Tai is in Taiwan today for his student, the passage fees , etc..is all paid by Tai himself. She also added that dAnIeL is a very good student. dAnIeL has always treated Tai and his wife like his parents and when he bacame a student of Tai, he even went on knees to serve tea to Tai. When dAnIeL sees Tai tired, he would ask him not to do all the things at a time.
Mrs Tai broke down and said this sort of things only the heaven and earth will know the truth and insisted that everything will wait until Tai comes back. Earlier, dAnIeL did not thank Tai when he collected his award, which is unusual from his usual style where he will always remember to thank Tai. dAnIeL is now in Malaysia and is unable to comment.

[25TH JANUARY] ~Mingpao
dAnIeL came back to HK yesterday and immediately attended two functions; a computer's ribbon cutting ceremony and a radio station's function.
When dAnIeL was asked yesterday about the issue of his music teacher Tai Si Chung, he insisted that there were no problems between them and that reports regarding Tai wanted 50% of dAnIeL's earnings were not true. He said that relation between them are closer than a father and his child. If not for Tai, dAnIeL would not be where he is today and he felt that the such reports are more of hurt to his teacher and there is a need to clarify things.
At the function of the radio station, after being done with the interviews and his performance, as he is heading back to the backstage, dAnIeL suddenly broke down with the unhappy rumours between him and Tai.
Some singers mentioned that there is a particular singer who enjoys capturing attention in photos and it was thought to be daniel. But dAnIeL did not want to comment on it, fearing that things might be worse than it is now. And he added that he understands where he should be and definitely will not stand out of his position delibrately.

[25TH JANUARY] ~Apple Daily
dAnIeL arrived in HK from his trip to Malaysia and when asked about the issue between he and Tai, he became so upset that he cried. dAnIeL was asked about it at the backstage before he was due to perform and the colour of his face does not look good. After interviews by the media, dAnIeL has to go and perform. After dAnIeL finished his song, he went to a corner and sobbed. Reporters can only see the rednes of his eyes and when they persisted their questions, he rfuses to and hurriedly left, almost tripping.
Apple Daily called dAnIeL after the incident and he admitted to crying. He said he felt very upset. When Tai comes back, he will ask him about it so that misunderstanding will clear. The rumour about Tai asking money from dAnIeL is too far-fetched. But he can only find out through Tai. dAnIeL has not been able to contact Tai, and it was in doubt if this whole matter will affect thier relations.
Yesterday morning when dAnIeL was attending the ribbon ceremony, he said that he only knew about this when he came back through the newspapers. He was not aware of it. But about the part where Tai took 50% of his earnings are totally untrue!There is no such thing! His relation with Tai is not like what the media has reported. He does not understand why everyone is against his teacher and he felt hurt. Tai to him is not only his teacher, his manager, it's like father and son. "I even went on knees to serve him tea and he taught me the way of life. If not for Tai, there would not be me today."
On the other hand, "DRY" hinted that dAnIeL is like someone who likes to fight for attention in the photos. dAnIeL has this to say, that they are good frens and it was not done delibrately. dAnIeL is clearly aware of where he stands and will not stand in the way.

[27TH OF JANUARY] ~Mingpao
Becoz of dAnIeL's habit of giving out red packets to his co-workers, he has to double the amount this year. This is due to HK workers who have helped him in Taiwan. So he has to be fair. Each packet has about 3 digits figures. And since the outflow is more than he is taking in--because he is older now and with less time to go and visit his relatives-- he has to work harder.

[27TH JANUARY] ~Apple Daily
Tai Sichung has finally turned up today to clear his name and misunderstandings so that he and dAnIeL will have a good reunion in the New year approaching.
Mrs Tai has cried most of the times for the past few days, appearing with swollen red eyes. Tai believes that he has been framed and someone has delibrately planted this scheme to hurt the both of them. Tai's eyes began to redden too. There is a HK manager who has been unable to sign up 2 of his students and bears a grudge. And she got jealous over dAnIeL 's success. Another could be a manager in Taiwan who couldn't sign on dAnIeL . They both couldn't get my students so they tried and get back at him.
About dAnIeL breaking down the other time, Tai said that dAnIeL is still young, and doesn't know how to handle such matters. He felt pressurised so broke down when it got too much for him. He sobbed for the hurt of his teacher.
dAnIeL went to Taiwan and looked for Tai reportedly at 3am in the morning, trying to console them. Mrs Tai said that dAnIeL apologised to them, saying that this matter has made them so unhappy. Tai insisted that his relation with dAnIeL is still like father and son. He said he had never suspected dAnIeL coz they started with nothing. "And from now on, when he needs support, i'll be there. When i need support, he will be there for me too."
Tai said that he can prove that he did not take 50% of dAnIeL 's earnings. Mrs Tai initially wanted to get the contract out to show the press but Tai said that it was too delibrate. And about extorting money from dAnIeL, he angrily said that he has never been worried about his financial well-being. (i'm sorry there are more on what Tai said but i don't understand)

[28TH JANUARY] ~Apple Daily
dAnIeL said that since young, he has been lucky in love--does it mean he is popular among girls?--he meant that there are many nice girls aound him and when he entered the entertainment scene, there are even more fake rumours of him and another. What he refers to is GiGi, Shukei, etc... He said that in actual fact, whenever he worked with a female co-star,there will be rumours but they are not real and would usually disappear by the end of 6 months. When it goes further than that, this would mean that it is most probable real.
But dAnIeL feels that career cannot tolerate love. And at this point of time, he is more concerned with his career, love has to be put aside. He said that most girls would want to be by the guys' side but in the entertainment biz, it is tough to meet that. If the relationship is constrained, then no one would be happy, so these two years i would not not date.