Tosh Zhang Slams Online Hater and Declares The Ah Boys Are Soaring Stars
Local actor Tosh Zhang burned bright on Instagram this week after a snide comment clipped him for a “failed” fan‑meet plan that poked fun at his and his co‑stars’ popularity. In a clip that walks the line between a battle cry and a pep talk, Tosh rants, “Sometimes you gotta remind people of your accomplishments to shut their hating a up. It ain’t bragging if you can back it up.”
Who’s In The Mix?
- Maxi Lim – the next‑gen household name
- Joshua Tan – the “oh‑snap” man
- Ryan Lian – the charismatic sidekick
- All three found fame through Ah Boys to Men.
The Trigger
Tosh says he was prompted by a flaming Twitter‑style jab that basically relegated them to “not big enough to be stars” and compared them to Korean celebrities – even though the heckler was from Singapore or Malaysia. The tape’s original post made it clear that the people who play the big‑big role in the “our‑own‑ba” world are actually the future legends. The invocation of “Korean” stars feels like a “public relations” quick‑fix that mocks local talent for being “under‑recognised.”
What Tosh Said
He didn’t hold back:
“Go and do your damned research. We are stars in our own right. Have you ever been to any of our fan meet‑and‑greets? Thousands of people come.”
“How many box‑office records we have broken in the past six, seven years since we made our debut. We have smashed everything in our way. We have beat Jackie Chan movies. In my career I have amassed over $30m at the box office, alright?”
The Woke Angle
Tosh spins a extra point that most readers will empathise with: foreign fans can’t malign your own and you should instead lift the local sky. He calls out the heckler as a “random‑a hater” and warns fans that “today you can go and annoy 20000 fans?” In short, he’s saying, “Look at how all of us are standing up.”
How It Rings With the Crew
Ryan echoed Tosh’s indignation and confirmed that “the whole crew felt it, and we’re all behind this.” Other local icons – like Andie Chen and Apple Chan – chimed in, while actress Cynthia Koh simply added, “Yes please support local!”
Why This Matters
The Ah Boys to Men franchise (four films from 2012–2017) was a box‑office juggernaut, catapulting many young actors into spotlight. When Sho candidate Adam Haw took it to the Singaporean stage, nothing less than “You’re close – the world’s waiting.” Tosh and his mates stand firm: shed the mockery, sell the talent, and let the world watch.
