Veteran Hong Kong actor and singer Louis Koo wrapped up his first-ever concert series, My First Show, on Sunday night at the Hong Kong Coliseum, delivering a spectacle packed with surprise guests including Andy Lau, Grasshopper, and Stephen Fung, alongside a heartfelt reunion with longtime friend Leo Ku.
The two-show engagement, which began Saturday, drew thousands of fans. Koo, known primarily for his film career, showcased his musical ambitions and deep industry connections, transforming the arena into a celebration of Cantopop nostalgia and camaraderie.
Surprise Appearances and Comic Relief
The evening opened with a string of guest performances. Stephen Fung joined Koo onstage, reprising their recent collaboration on Fung’s short drama Lao Fung Diary, which humorously depicts Koo as a “Darth Vader” figure due to excessive tanning. Fung playfully twisted a classic tire advertisement slogan, turning “Want to save energy? Tires can” into “Want to save energy? Stephen Fung.” When Koo asked Fung if he wanted to say a few words before exiting, he repeated the pun in Mandarin, prompting actress Jessica Hsuen to urge Fung to retaliate. Fung responded by singing his new Mandarin single, What Does It Matter If I Lose Again and Again?, choosing to walk through the audience rather than play guitar as originally planned.
After Koo’s signature “Kooloo” 360-degree crane ride to reach fans in the highest seats, he introduced Leo Ku as a friend from his earliest days in show business. The pair sang Leslie Cheung’s classic When Love Passes By. Leo Ku admitted he’d recently felt “melted” hearing his own children call him “Daddy” and noted that Koo now shares the same paternal nickname. He led the audience in a chant of “Daddy, I love you.” Former TVB colleagues Nnadia Chan, Yvonne Yung, and Jacqueline Chik were spotted in the crowd, and the old “Five Tigers” and “Five Beauties” troupes snapped a reunion selfie.
High-Energy Finale With Grasshopper and Andy Lau
The concert’s climax featured legendary Cantopop group Grasshopper and superstar Andy Lau. Grasshopper joined Koo for a medley of upbeat hits, electrifying the venue. Member Calvin Choy expressed joy at witnessing Koo’s first solo show and urged him to release new dance tracks soon. Koo publicly thanked another Grasshopper member, Remus Choy, for serving as his fitness coach, helping strengthen his leg muscles for better dance performance. The group then invited Koo to appear as a guest at their own Macau concert in October—an invitation he accepted instantly.
Before Andy Lau appeared, just the opening notes of Stealing for a Night Out sent the crowd into a frenzy, setting the stage for a historic moment: two actors who both played the iconic role of Yang Guo in adaptations of The Return of the Condor Heroes shared the Coliseum stage. After singing, the two embraced and knelt together, reminiscing about their first collaboration on the 1999 film The Last Century. Lau said he was honored to be a guest at Koo’s debut concert and noted that he often offers Koo encouragement. Representing Hong Kong’s entertainment industry, Lau thanked Koo for his dedication, adding that his own family commitments mean he can no longer “fight as hard” as before. Koo replied, “Let’s fight together,” and Lau promised: “Whenever you call, I’ll appear.”
Final Encore and Legacy
The show concluded with Koo turning the stage into a dance party alongside DJ SimonGirl and 20 backup dancers. As the audience refused to leave, Koo returned for an encore performance of another Leslie Cheung classic, When the Wind Rises Again, bringing the two-night event to a poignant close.
Louis Koo’s debut concert series not only showcased his versatility but also reinforced his standing as a unifying figure in Hong Kong entertainment. With promises of new music and future collaborations, fans can expect more from the actor-turned-singer.
