Chan has also released several albums in Mandarin, including "Special Thanks To" and "Black, Grey and White" which helped him conquer the market in Taiwan. "Thank You", and "Ten Years", are two of Chan's most well-known works.
In 2003, Eason's father Chan Kau Tai, who was the Hong Housing Department's chief building services engineer, was investigated by the Independent Commission Against Corruption for taking bribes. He was found guilty and was sentenced to 7 years in jail. His father's fate had a great impact on Eason. 2004 saw Chan's music career take a hiatus. He remained quiet for most of the time, though he did appear in a couple of movies.
2005 saw Chan's comeback with new record "U87", released under Cinepoly Records. The album flew off the shelves as soon as it hit stores. The record was recommended by Time Magazine as one of the five best Asian albums of the year 2005.
Eason Chan has been described as a breath of fresh air in the Hong Kong music scene. Over the years Chan has emerged as the leading male singer of his generation, gaining prestigious awards both at home and abroad.
