A Hong Kong transgender man's journey to becoming his true self

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Zephyrus grew up feeling something wasn't quite right. During his medical degree studies, he decided to open up to his university counsellor about his gender dysphoria. That made him feel more at ease afterwards as he talked to his peers and family. Fast forward to January 2022, when he decided to fly to Thailand for a sex reassignment surgery. This life-changing decision has led to a new self, as he unlocks and pursues some of the long-held wishes on his bucket list.
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[@randylalrinsanga3078]

He transitioned quite well. If we saw him for the first time without knowing his story, we would all think that he was the gender he wanted to be in the right from the start.

[@mrpeachees2388]

You mean a biological man.

[@SDayle]

@@mrpeachees2388 They mean a cis man.

[@MichelleShacks]

Thank you Zephyrus, for courageously telling your beautiful story. All the support in the world to you!

[@doomedmultifandom]

it’s incredible that people deliberately clicked on this video just to leave rude comments. no crimes are being committed and the person in the video is not harming anyone, so why bother?

[@angelbiscuits]

they're closeminded fools. thanks for your positive comment, though.

[@midnightcat6116]

Agreed. People are ignorant. He looks confident and happy. 🕊 Much 💖

[@winterrising8738]

go back to the degenerate west, disgustting immoral behaviour

[@666j1]

He’s harming society.

[@_anshin_anshin]

I feel like a lot of perpetually online people are so sensitive that they conflate criticism with "just being mean". This is a public video. People are going to leave their thoughts.

[@kier2621]

so very proud of him. he shows much bravery in the face of violence, ignorance, oppression, and silencing. brilliant that we are able to hear his story, when so many like him go unheard.

[@mrsachg5363]

Thank you for sharing your story. It made me understand transgender people better. You’re lucky to have parents who really love you . 👍🏻

[@josephharrison1432]

Inspiring and uplifting journey for them to go on, truly this is the future and every transgender person should have the absolute right and resources to be their true authentic selves. 加油!

[@kelvincostner7775]

No

[@therealrk2]

No!

[@tartaglia.]

As another person from HK, he looks very handsome! Glad he’s becoming what he wants to be.

[@lemonbasil]

im proud of him

[@miebmotivateinspireencoura774]

Me too😣

[@Jus_jxri]

I know a way for y’all to come iut

[@miebmotivateinspireencoura774]

@@Jus_jxri oky so you gonna make a video about it?

[@Jus_jxri]

@@miebmotivateinspireencoura774 nah bro the only thing comin out the closit is these hallow tips

[@miebmotivateinspireencoura774]

@@Jus_jxri ryt ☺

[@nathalieschneersohn712]

if you have nothing nice or supportive to say, don’t say anything and move along with your life. mind your own business and let people live life the way they want to, what has he done to hurt you? clearly, it seems like some of you are quite unhappy with life and filled with bitterness.

[@bulldogwoof6954]

Until they want to push their agenda and propaganda to children.

[@nathalieschneersohn712]

@@bulldogwoof6954 not all of them are like that, how are we supposed to know that’s what he’s planning on doing. right now he’s just sharing his story

[@_anshin_anshin]

Or they just don't agree with an inherently sexist and regressive ideology

[@David_Camerwrongun]

Sounds like communist censorship, we have the right to offend in free speech, if it upsets you to hear the truth don't read the comment 😂

[@humpheryflaubert8172]

It's not a healthy mindset. Society shouldn't be accepting those that have trouble identifying their own gender.

[@djstonedog]

Happy for you. Everybody has the right to live as their authentic self and follow all their dreams. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@_anshin_anshin]

I just will never understand how so many people convinced themselves that "living as your authentic self" involves cosmetic surgery and quite literally identifying as something your not

[@supremegreaser2399]

He’s gonna end up committing suicide.

[@verdrehteseele8525]

@@_anshin_anshin what feels even worse is that you can't even go into respectful discussion about this topic

[@fletch_rookaimer2402]

@@_anshin_anshin pure madness indeed

[@lungeranon7645]

I have the right to live my authentic self and not indulging the delusions of others.

[@pbworld7858]

What's important is that he is happy and can lead a productive life.

[@violetarosacenawhetherupda28]

You f up

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

you only care about that in this instance because its what *you* value. humans specially the races of passive aggressive enslavers; all seem to share this trait

[@agnidas5816]

hmm narcissist support groups ... what about the environmental damage from the airplane journey ? ... we have known and proven working methods to help people feel at peace in any body... meanwhile the homeless kids could use a donation but nah - let's go get fashion surgery :/// it's cringe to the max

[@rinwoo04]

⁠@@agnidas5816it’s not a ‘fashion surgery’. if you’re spouting all this, i do hope YOU’RE taking your money and time and helping the kids whom are hungry.

[@pemasangay]

I am so happy to hear his story. Stay blessed and wish you the best for your future ✨✨

[@jet-productions1892]

Stay blessed and happy future sure but the story aint that happy to hear

[@mijo1413]

it's doesn't matter what our gender, it's does matter was how we respect individually and treat them equally...

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

testosterone builds muscle an brains, body hair, an other things. an estrogen kinda the opposite. so these things matter. no man wants to date a female who looks like a f@t slob male. an no male wants to fight a female because its no fun. an no male wants females to. interrupt when they are doing things of value an trying to discuss adult matters. these things matter

[@tcrlrunner1128]

loved it, you took the brave steps of telling mum and dad, you have taken the changes to you're body , now its time to be who you really are and was meant to be. now its time for love.

[@jet-productions1892]

Lies

[@antoniowang3392]

I may don't understand trans people , but their lives are still their lives , even if I don't agree with them

[@AmbrosiusIII]

You know how men will often supplement their workouts with steroids to become more muscular and manly? That’s gender affirming treatment, same as what transgender people do. The only difference is trans people want to appear as a gender different than what they were assigned at birth

[@CynicalDude]

@@AmbrosiusIII Your logic is silly! This person in the video is a women who wants to be a man... The bodybuilder guys who want to be more muscular using steroids just want to have larger muscles, Isn't that why they take steroids? Also with your example, The person in the video is going through a change not a development like your example. There is not a similarity....

[@yyg4632]

Well it's nice you watch videos about those people with an open mind. Keep watching ones from their perspective and maybe you will walk away knowing even more and understanding even more. Its a great feeling.

[@Lil_Angry_Bitch]

It's not your life to agree with or understand. It's irrelevant if you don't agree with their life, their lives don't revolve around yours.

[@CynicalDude]

@@Lil_Angry_Bitch What? Dude is just saying he doesn't agree with them, he's implying that their lives resolve around him? Your silly...

[@bulldogwoof6954]

I'm 30 years old but identify as 65 so I could retire.

[@10o32]

Make a time machine then?

[@SonOfGod0600]

@@10o32 So rude, let him be who he feels like. Hateful government wont let him retire 😢

[@bulldogwoof6954]

@@SonOfGod0600 Why does the world have to know?

[@ohhi9195]

😐

[@wynn3077]

So everything hangs down permanently, how sad.

[@catherineto]

Very brave. Best of luck. Hope this is the right decision that leads you to happiness forever. It’s hard to change back to your own gender.

[@tammielee3476]

Thank you for sharing your story!!❤

[@Servant-Of-Al-Qudus]

Surah Al Iklas.

[@tsyoogi]

Thank you for sharing his story!

[@vble2337]

Her story

[@52muimui]

Congrat. You look handsome. I am happy for you.

[@aarkay12CU]

Btw... He is so handsome and smart 👍👍👍.... Husband material..😊😊😊

[@georgejung4115]

Bet you still won’t marry her

[@ohhi9195]

​@@georgejung4115 him*

[@aarkay12CU]

@@georgejung4115 ... I will if He wants....... I will surely do...

[@aarkay12CU]

@@georgejung4115 . I will marry HIM....

[@daveboy1247]

@@ohhi9195 her, she

[@mommylou2417]

I’m likewise happy for you. You only live once, live the life you want and be the best person you can be.

[@gardeniabee]

What if we live many lifetimes, choosing our birth gender each time, varying race, culture, geographical and economic circumstances, etc.

[@yokelengleng]

Maybe the father accepted him as a son, exactly because his ideas are traditional. He must be thinking: Yippee! I never had an heir that can bear my surname, but look! Now I have a son out of the blue! His children can finally bear my surname!

[@ComedyLoverGirl]

Probably not. Those traditional-type parents usually place a lot of importance on having biological descendants, not adopted children, stepchildren and such. And his son will in all likelihood not be able to have biological children because of HRT.

[@_anshin_anshin]

Yes I'm a culture known for hating baby girls it's no surprise that women are affected by this disease of the patriarchy.

[@tav5771]

His children?

[@yokelengleng]

@@ComedyLoverGirl I know... I'm just joking

[@yerri5567]

@@ComedyLoverGirl Just because this person identified as a man, it does not automatically mean that this person is attracted to females. If this person is attracted to men, then biological descendent are a possibility. Also, IVFs are also an option.

[@Jiratram]

I'm confused um does he get an operation from he to become her or the opposite? I hope I don't sound offensive or something, just curious as I read through the captions

[@maharlikabebz2249]

He was a she before... and is now a he

[@zingcool1740]

Go back to 5 minutes are pat and you'll see that this person said that the breats will be removed. I was confused too

[@Jiratram]

@@zingcool1740 yeah that's why I asked this xD

[@arevalosole91]

Be proud brother. Your so handsome 😍

[@ksjbuddy6714]

proud of him ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@helloeveryone0123]

bruh, why you gotta be so handsome.

[@bushigongzuomayi]

Thank you for your information! I think I got more understanding for that. I consider it as very brave. Even though, due to my education, I had no imagination of feelings like this. They might have been oppressed anyhow. But in the last few years I experienced that nature is not always "behaving" like I have been told. I wish you all the best! You look very handsome! As most of the pictures from China do! They are completely different to those who had been drawn into my memory when I was a child without possibility to compare....

[@amyseaden9069]

So happy that you are your true self now. That must feel so wonderful!

[@shadow7218]

You can be proud of yourself Zephyrus, you are so brave, enjoy your life as your true self ❤

[@jo812bunny]

He used the female form of “thank you” when he spoke Thai 😂 it should be “kap khun krub”, not “kap khun ka”. But congratulations Zephyrus on your surgery, it’s so nice to see you grow along your transition journey!

[@Amen7801]

😂😂

[@sixfeetundertheradar6080]

I’m so proud of him ❤️💜💙💚

[@midloran]

Why

[@ants2230]

This world is falling apart

[@10o32]

Yeah Ants are kinda boring

[@ohhi9195]

it always has been

[@catphuckers]

Many facets of antiwhite ideology (feminism, transsexuality, transhumanism) are now being spread to the East. Such a shame. This kind of evil shouldn't be happening anywhere civilized.

[@jazzylim3688]

Sexuality's beyond one control at least he found his own identity!

[@georgejung4115]

Yah she did

[@S5S5066]

@@georgejung4115 I didn’t see a girl in the video

[@nate6045]

Technically, this has very little to do with sexuality.

[@georgejung4115]

@@S5S5066 they have optometrists for that. Make a reservation as soon as you can

[@onelasada1707]

​@@S5S5066Yes, He is a man but biologically female.

[@yushi911]

For me transgender is something i can’t understand but I am aware this is something that exist. I’m am woman and I never celebrated the fact i am a female and I know well there are a lot of cons associated to my gender. But I never question my gender identity and I guess most don’t ask this question. In the other hand, some mornings my hairs just don’t want to collaborate and it make me crazy as it not me at my best. I guess this how i can compare it to someone who is born in the wrong body…i know it’s a pale comparaison.

[@nanhty8321]

Think about it like shoes. You only have one pair of shoes but they’re a size too big, a size too small, the left is swapped for the right, the front is too tight and the heel too big, maybe it’s just one of these or all of them. You can’t walk fast in them because they’re uncomfortable, you can’t run in them, it forces you to walk in an uncomfortable gait and cause you feet bruise and blister easily. Everyone else wears the same pair of shoes as you, but they never have a problem, they can run, jump, hop, walk, they’re comfortable in their shoes and you can only look in envy because you feet is hurting. Everyday you go to bed knowing that tomorrow will be the same, that you’ll still have to wear these painful shoes, for the rest of your life. To transition then would be getting new shoes, trying different sizes, different brands, maybe with different socks and styles to find what you like the best. Maybe you’ll ask a shoemaker to make a pair that’s tailored for your own 2 feet, maybe you’ll ask around to see what other people recommend. And one day, realising that now you can run, you can walk comfortably, your feet don’t ache and carry you further then you ever hoped. You’re no longer in pain.

[@henkvisser9741]

There are also people who feel they should not have legs, or arms. Why aren't people who have their limbs removed allowed in the womans swimming team?

[@myeongwol]

Congrats! But how did he get his voice? 🤔

[@chitchat3838]

Hormone therapy

[@myeongwol]

@@chitchat3838 ar i see...

[@ahkapajurr9923]

I need STRAIGHT answer from lgbt here, is it worth it?

[@geminivega2219]

no

[@mire5234]

yah

[@rednola9892]

You can't get a straight answer from lgbt

[@dragonwing9226]

@@rednola9892 😂

[@lofiandchill6062]

Around 1% of trans people regret gender affirmation surgery.

[@yyg4632]

He's very handsome

[@acetv5333]

I'm confused. Is it MTF or FTM?

[@reez9832]

FTM

[@snowkitty1914]

FtM

[@redxgamer1]

Ftm

[@SimmyYiu]

You are beautiful, thank you for sharing.

[@xinpingdonohoe3978]

When an anorexic person truly believes she's fat, do you agree with her and allow her to do what she feels she must or do you try and treat the underlying mental issues? When a schizophrenic person is convinced the radio is talking to him do you send him to Britain's Got Talent or do you send him to the psychiatric ward? As such, when a woman is certain she is a man, do you allow it to run rampant or do you send her to counseling to heal her mental problems?

[@_anshin_anshin]

We live in a dystopian hellscape

[@qwertsodium1168]

But that is the point, just let them be no? They are their own person

[@luked7256]

You need to do more research on the science behind transgenderism.

[@10o32]

You dont even know the person why do you generalize? Cant you see he is happy now?

[@lungeranon7645]

@Kashgari 💀 Are you triggered by people who dont share your delusional reality-bending ideology? You sure act like it.

[@thechoku9765]

south china morning post? sounds more like south america morning post

[@ynffsy2443]

Hope Xinhua can also sound like this soon lol

[@Tony-li5pp]

Brave man, and handsome too

[@moonyaan]

He's very handsome 😘

[@jenniferteng2753]

Hes so handsome❤

[@Michael20]

I identify as a person with a million dollars so where's my money

[@10o32]

Maybe work for it?

[@SonOfGod0600]

@@10o32 hater 😡 🏳️‍🌈

[@vik9481]

​@@SonOfGod0600 so 😂

[@vik9481]

​@@10o32 nah broo I feel like it ,so shouldn't I be able to identify myself as a millionare and ask the gov to recognize me as a millionare and ask them for that millions.

[@jet-productions1892]

HAHAHAAHAH

[@EJH989]

This is a genuine question. He was a girl who wants to be a guy (but with more feminine traits than some straight girls). So is he a guy who likes guys or now a straight guy who likes girls? Maybe he doesnt know himself?

[@amyseaden9069]

You need to do some reading about the difference between gender and sexuality. Would add that this film isn’t about his sexuality and we have no idea what it is. Purely about gender.

[@EJH989]

@@amyseaden9069 yes but only top part is done...

[@amyseaden9069]

@@EJH989 Your gender has nothing to do with what body parts you are. You really need to educate yourself about the difference between gender, biology and sexuality.

[@EJH989]

@@amyseaden9069 yes your body part does define gender and whoever says its doesnt now thats conviennient for them... the world can just say I identify as male one day and female the next... Is it fair for male transgender athletes to compete with females (no). Do i want to walk in toilet with a male who hasnt fully transitioned because of how that person feels (no - what about how i feel). If no full commitment then you are unsure who you are - full stop.

[@amyseaden9069]

@@EJH989 clearly you and I will never agree. Unless you are the one being inappropriate and looking at others going to the bathroom whether someone has fully transitioned or not makes no difference to whether you can use a bathroom. People go into their own stalls simple as that. I had a co-Ed bathroom in university. No issues. Transgender people competing in sports is a complex issue and for competitive athletes will likely depend on when they transitioned because if you go through male puberty you have built up muscle mass that would not be possible if you never went through male puberty. Feel very sad for this poor man and other trans people who have to deal with so much hate and lack of education.

[@zeldatatiana]

多謝你既分享。繼續加油！ 其實你好靚仔啊！😄🤟❤️😘😍

[@yagurljc5795]

This made me happy😊😊😊😊

[@emmapeel8163]

this makes no sense

[@David_Camerwrongun]

The innie became an outie

[@10o32]

Its literally on video, do u need a drawing too?

[@Reggie22ghejourney]

Hello sir I want to ask how to buy Testosterone here in hong kong

[@coolskeleton_95_]

you need a prescription from a doctor to get it from a clinic

[@user-gf5nb9lz4h]

Вы сильный человек, спасибо за видео

[@zndxanh]

What's transgender feeling regarding girls and boys ?

[@Lindoesart]

you are transgender when you are borrn in the wrong body. He was born in a girls body but feels like a boy (FTM) and others are born as boys but feel like girls (MTF). It isnt a illness it is just something mental and they feel bad when they arent in the right body

[@COSMICOALIEN5]

You name?

[@COSMICOALIEN5]

Hi

[@emmanuelameyaw9735]

This nonsense is in China too?

[@doubaoa6428]

China has 4 million transgenders. Most of which are Gen Z and male to female.

[@serv4ntPGR]

Snip snip ✂️✂️

[@null-0]

Wait, what's to cut? Oh... boobas. Say hello, flat boobas.

[@jet-productions1892]

@@null-0 flat is Justice HAHAHAHA BTW im confused

[@null-0]

@@jet-productions1892 Flat is justice is just excuse for liking men's chests on women. ---------- Change my mind

[@isxsa]

Proud of him! He's a hero in my eyes. It takes real courage and bravery to make a decision like that. For many years I identified as a cat but was ultimately ridiculed by society. I finally got the courage to stand up for myself and go through the great lengths of body modification to attach real feline whiskers on my face. Now I feel much closer to my true identity which is a Cornish Rex cat breed. Hopefully one day society will be more accepting and empathetic. My pronouns are Me/Yow.

[@tonyjoseph4721]

😂😂😂

[@fooxling]

i may not understand why you identify as a cat, but i’m happy that you feel more comfortable with your body now!!

[@_anshin_anshin]

@@fooxling no critical thinking skills.

[@fooxling]

@@_anshin_anshin honestly, I do not care what people identify as, it doesnt hurt me, so why should I dislike or judge them based off of it? if they want to identify as a cat, then sure!

[@10o32]

Well, if you are trying to make fun of the guy's determination to be happy, thats not very funny. I mean, theres no "fun" at all.

[@tqverimuch1743]

You don’t look like a woman at all from the beginning that’s why I’m confused.

[@chauminh]

Merci..If he is trapped I the wrong body he is allowed to changed it.

[@simply2187]

Dude’s very handsome lol I mean the face shape is SLIGHTLY weird when looking from the side but otherwise Yeah Just another normal dude

[@simlu6360]

All the best 😊😊🌈

[@EvezYan]

what happens when he needs to visit the toilet outside? which one to go to in order not to get into trouble?

[@Lil_Angry_Bitch]

He visits the men's toilet, it's not rocket science.

[@StephenBekker]

All the best.

[@JustSomeObject]

what does she look like in the past?

[@catsbyondrepair]

Gatherings of evil doers

[@apemancommeth8087]

I wish they would start to do study’s on trans people to help us and more importantly them understand why they are the way they are! Genetics, psychiatrist, etc. so we all can understand if there is really something going on, or if it’s just nurture! Nature vs Nurture, or a combination of both!

[@MsZsc]

its hard

[@tcbillyleung]

There are ample of studies already. The bottom line is, that people should be able to be themselves.

[@voutoo7899]

Handsome, I wouldn’t guess.

[@Servant-Of-Al-Qudus]

Surah Al Iklas

[@limmingming4022]

I see....this person was from a female body to MALE BODY.Successful !

[@akinobu8808]

nice person

[@angelbiscuits]

happy pride

[@bingbong5159]

Shame 🤮

[@kingkong-gm6pp]

Cancelll

[@10o32]

@@georgejung4115 did u let your kid picking the phone?

[@10o32]

@@vesperion5789 no one cares if you are sensitive

[@10o32]

@@kingkong-gm6pp your mom

[@markjaygliponeo1310]

So proud of you, hopefully someday mine too🙏

[@-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-...]

Lower social credit?

[@boxscorewatcher413]

I am officially calling for the immediate reunification of China and Taiwan

[@georgejung4115]

Hope it happens. Love to see what the pssy US will do

[@nate6045]

Found the CCP!

[@nosoysauce1670]

If Hong Kong was communist this video wouldn’t be happening

[@ComedyLoverGirl]

Correction, China and its province of Taiwan. ;)

[@10o32]

Go to sleep

[@unvaccinatedAndPureBlood]

Puke

[@prissweb]

You are sensitive.

[@rlm2933]

@@prissweb You’re sensitive by getting mad by someone else’s opinion

[@jet-productions1892]

@@rlm2933 wahaha nailed it

[@MrDCrosswell]

`to become his true self'. Gibberish! That's exactly what this person has avoided.

[@jet-productions1892]

hahah

[@moonsmilelast4056]

guess who will be 41%

[@re4796]

45% now

[@amyyumi9957]

He is so handsome

[@wildearth3992]

She’s pretty

[@SajberVanderlast]

So this is why they want Hong Kong's territory?

[@Y0ur_Fr13nd]

And im gonna be a strong dominant female soon irl😅😅😅 fr doe Ahh😜😜

[@mrch33sehed93]

But why is this person getting recognition? Aren't there more individuals with the same story/struggles if not more so. 🤔

[@musicdatbang]

So when did this type of behavior stop being labeled insane? Js.

[@w_k773]

👏👏

[@ericcartman4335]

🤢🤮 Yall need ✝️👍🏻

[@Lindoesart]

Actually many christians are transgender too. A friend of mine is stricly christian but they are nonbinary

[@curiouspeople6441]

No one have a problem with this , just don’t groom other people’s kids

[@jet-productions1892]

HAHAHAHAHA true they keep tileratin these spreading lies here and there sheesh..

[@snowkitty1914]

Maybe actually pay attention to what your kids are watching on their phones

[@rudrajaiswal5601]

ADV. VIVEK JAISWAL IS THE BEST ADVOCATE IN MUMBAI. HE HAS A GREAT INFLUENCE IN MUMBAI. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@New_AgeAnime]

So adv. Vivek jaiswal kya krega

[@zowiephoebe]

Post surgery, his acne also gone.

[@lungeranon7645]

Turns out she just had low confidence and depression from the acne, and now she has done irreversible damage to her body. She joins the 50% transgender suicide rate in the next couple of years.

[@suyingoh1757]

💪💪💪

[@trueseeker262]

Ewww!

[@Layput]

It's quite difficult to understand his chinese.

[@cacritic28]

He is speaking Cantonese, not Mandarin.

[@niuuzerh2036]

​@@cacritic28 he said chinese not mandarin

[@myeongwol]

What's ur definition of chinese language?

[@wildearth3992]

@@myeongwol bat

[@myeongwol]

@@wildearth3992 go away spammer

[@jovicjovita9458]

I always wondered if someone is a Trans do they have their own prisons.because most countries only have female and male prison's same to hospitals it's always female and male wards what do they do when they find themselves in such situations

[@rebekahlikesmusic2723]

In some prisons "trans" women are put in with real women and have impregnated female inmates and also theres been physical attacks from the men in there on the women.

[@rebekahlikesmusic2723]

Men belong with men in prison. Women belong with women.

[@daniswara1164]

I am confused is he a man or a woman?

[@snowkitty1914]

Man

[@redxgamer1]

Boy

[@rlm2933]

🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@a4arick106]

Transgending yourself actually faking your true self bruh 😂

[@aaadit4131]

Happy Pride

[@the11sage]

wait hold up, he was a girl? hahaha that's hard to spot

[@nathanielluke2084]

ywnbam

[@henrytownshend8862]

Ftm?