The Weeknd Debuts ‘Hong Kong’ at Kai Tak Show
Thestandard · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Weeknd opened the Hong Kong leg of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday, October 24, and surprised the crowd by debuting a new song titled “Hong Kong.” The track sampled Cantopop star Faye Wong’s classic “Seasonal Wind,” while a Hong Kong-themed video played on the stadium screens and quickly fueled viral reactions online.
Key Points
- The Canadian singer launched the first of four Hong Kong shows at Kai Tak Stadium on October 24, with a packed house for the opening concert.
- Without prior announcement, he unveiled “Hong Kong” as giant LED screens displayed the song title and the lighting shifted to a neon-inspired look.
- Both reports said the song blends the melody and vocal elements of Faye Wong’s “Seasonal Wind” into The Weeknd’s dark R&B and synth-driven style.
- The accompanying video used Hong Kong street and skyline imagery, blue-toned visuals and Wong Kar-wai-inspired nostalgia, ending on a foggy Victoria Harbour night scene.
- Before the concert, The Weeknd had shared signs of his admiration for Wong online and posted a dinner photo with Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Carina Lau Ka-ling using Wong’s “Dream Person” as background music.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong audiences, the performance landed as more than a routine tour stop because it framed the city as the subject of a newly written song and visual tribute. The strong online reaction suggests the crossover between a global pop act and a Faye Wong classic resonated deeply with local fans, some of whom said they hoped the track would later be released on Spotify.