Jackson Wang, Ian Chan lead Tiger Circle tongue-twister challenge for The Standard relaunch

As part of the relaunch of The Standard, the newspaper has introduced Tiger Circle, a new initiative designed to engage the city through fun and interactive challenges.

The latest activity sees celebrities and students become phonetic gladiators as they race through tricky English phrases for an enthusiastic online audience, creating a lively moment that showcases the city’s creativity and everyday stories.

Each challenger had to complete a full tongue twister in just 10 seconds, putting their speed and pronunciation to the ultimate test. Pop star Jackson Wang kicked off the challenge, impressing viewers by breezing through the phrases with seemingly effortless flair, while Ian Chan from MIRROR had a few hilarious stumbles that left social media in stitches.

Students also brought extra creativity to the challenge, performing in school uniforms and delivering playful and spirited attempts at the tricky phrases, drawing lively reactions from audiences in the comment sections.

The challenge has sparked a citywide buzz, with clips racking up thousands of views online as audiences debate who nailed the phrases, who flopped spectacularly, and whose tongue got most hilariously tied.

Want to join the craze?

Participants can follow @tigercircle.hk, share the post, vote for their favorite celebrity or school contestant, and answer a creative question for a chance to win prizes such as massage sofa, hand-signed artwork, mini massagers, and cash vouchers.

Get ready to tie your tongue and join Hong Kong’s newest online sensation!