The Weeknd wows Hong Kong fans with tribute song sampling Faye Wong classic

Oct 25, 2026, 07:34 AM· 1 hour ago· Original: EN

Canadian singer The Weeknd surprised concertgoers in Hong Kong on Saturday with a new song inspired by the city, evoking nostalgia among local music fans. Abel Tesfaye – the Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actor known professionally as The Weeknd – performed “Hong Kong” to tens of thousands of fans at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday night. It was his first of four concerts in the city as part of the “After Hours Til Dawn Tour” world tour. The crowd reacted with awe and cheers. “Hong

Canadian singer surprises fans on opening night of four-date Hong Kong tour with song inspired by city’s culture

Canadian singer The Weeknd surprised concertgoers in Hong Kong on Saturday with a new song inspired by the city, evoking nostalgia among local music fans.

Abel Tesfaye – the Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actor known professionally as The Weeknd – performed “Hong Kong” to tens of thousands of fans at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday night. It was his first of four concerts in the city as part of the “After Hours Til Dawn Tour” world tour.

The crowd reacted with a mixture of awe and cheers.

“Hong Kong” sampled heavily from the Cantopop song titled “Seasonal Wind” or “Monsoon” in English, a melancholic ballad released in 1993 by Faye Wong.

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