HONG KONG – Wong Pok brought her two-night “It’s All aBOut” concert series to a heartfelt close Sunday at TIDES in Whampoa, blending classic Cantopop hits with surprise appearances by her father and idol Lam Yee-man. The show, attended by celebrities including Mary Chiang, Veronica Shiu, Chow Kwok-fung, and Carl Ng, capped a deeply personal musical journey for the rising singer.
A Setlist Built on Midnight Memories
Wong opened with a powerful medley of beloved Chinese and Western standards, showcasing both tenderness and vocal strength. She told the crowd that each song was one that had comforted her during late nights. Her intimate, whisper-like delivery on tracks like Yuen, My Mind, Soul on Stage, and Human World drew the audience into a reflective mood.
Recalling the ballad Yuen, Wong shared a warm memory: “Ten years ago, a friend from Beijing knew I loved this song, so during a Sandy Lam concert, she called me and held up her phone so I could hear it live.”
Facing Fears and Finding Support
During a candid segment about her two-year musical evolution, Wong admitted feeling immense pressure when covering Kay Tse’s I Sing Therefore I Am, a song that had given her strength in the past. As her eyes glistened, fans shouted encouragement—”Believe in yourself!” and “Don’t cry!”—prompting a tearful laugh from Wong, who promised to save her tears for later.
The emotional peak came during the encore. As Wong performed Zero Hours and Ten Minutes, her father stepped onstage to accompany her on the saxophone. She praised him as a virtuoso, recalling nights as a child listening to him duet with her mother. “I don’t even dare sing in front of them,” she joked.
Idol Collaboration and a Dream Realized
Special guest Lam Yee-man surprised the audience, joining Wong for Wrong Number and I Like Who You Are Now, sparking cheers. Lam revealed it was only their third meeting, noting that Wong had been too shy to make eye contact before. “I’ve followed Wong Pok for a long time—her singing videos are addictive. I’ve always wanted to collaborate, but she beat me to the invitation,” Lam said.
Wong admitted her shy nature and expressed deep gratitude for Lam’s immediate acceptance, hoping for more musical exchanges in the future.
Post-Show Reflections and Industry Insights
After the concert, Wong told reporters she was moved by the success of both shows. Her father had been extremely nervous before his debut performance, she said, making their duet a long-held dream come true. Inviting Lam was an honor she called “a career highlight.”
Asked about Mid-voice Good Voice Season 4—which will take a one-year hiatus after this season—Wong said she believes the production team made a thoughtful decision to ensure quality. On recent voting controversies surrounding the show, she said she hadn’t followed the disputes closely but praised contestant Chan Yuk-pui’s memorable rendition of Aspirin.
Looking Ahead
Wong’s concerts marked a significant step from online covers to live stardom. With her father’s saxophone still echoing and a new collaboration with Lam on the horizon, the singer appears poised for a deeper foray into Hong Kong’s music scene. Her journey underscores the power of persistence—and the courage to send that one private message.
