HONG KONG – Hong Kong singer Cloud (Yun Haoying) has dropped her latest single, “I Want to Waste Time with You,” a breezy, upbeat track that comes with a music video filmed in the seaside district of Stanley. The video, directed with a romantic street-meet narrative, follows two strangers who lock eyes, share a dance, and spark a connection—drawing deliberate comparisons to the Oscar-winning film La La Land.
The video, shot on a sweltering day in Stanley, features Cloud and actor Huang Yihao as the star-crossed pair. Despite the heat, which left both performers drenched in sweat between takes, the final cut radiates a light, summery romance. Cloud told reporters that the song’s joyful and carefree mood inspired her to incorporate dance and theatrical elements into the visual.
“I wanted to evoke a feel similar to La La Land,” Cloud explained. “That required a male lead who was both charismatic and visually compelling. That’s why I chose Yihao.”
From Cautious Steps to Choreographed Chemistry
Huang, who had no formal dance background, recalled being approached by Cloud with a simple question: “Can you dance?” His response was honest but determined. “I said I couldn’t, but I was willing to learn and could pick it up quickly,” he said. Cloud noted that Huang took the preparation seriously, insisting on multiple training sessions despite her assurance that extensive rehearsals weren’t necessary. The two ultimately completed five days of dance training together—Cloud’s first time inside a rehearsal studio for a music video.
The video’s narrative follows the pair as they meet by chance on the street, gradually develop a rapport, and eventually break into an impromptu dance that draws passersby into the scene. A total of 21 background dancers were recruited for the shoot.
Behind the Scenes: Sweat, Roses, and Repeated Takes
During the filming of the chance-encounter sequence, Cloud struggled with a prop rose, repeatedly breaking its stem. Crew members jokingly dubbed her a “flower destroyer,” a label that left Huang laughing but exasperated.
For the dance sequences, the duo reviewed every take immediately on playback, fine-tuning their movements and expressions. They shot the same scene more than ten times, with frequent touch-ups and towel-offs to manage the heat and humidity. “During the spins, he deliberately steered me toward the camera,” Cloud said, praising Huang’s professionalism. “That’s what a trained actor does—thinks about multiple aspects at once.”
When asked about the possibility of performing the song live, Cloud admitted the choreography poses a significant challenge, especially coordinating with a male partner. Huang, for his part, said he would be open to a live performance if invited.
Broader Implications
The release continues a trend among Hong Kong pop artists to blend cinematic storytelling with music videos, leveraging location shoots and choreography to create shareable, visually rich content. As streaming platforms increasingly reward high-production visuals, artists like Cloud are investing in narratives that transcend the song itself. The single is now available on major digital platforms.
