Global pop superstar The Weeknd has arrived in Hong Kong ahead of four sold-out concerts at the Kai Tak Sports Park main venue, kicking off May 24, and has already been spotted sharing a private dinner with two of the city’s most iconic film stars, Tony Leung and Carina Lau.
The Canadian singer, born Abel Tesfaye, is in town to launch the Hong Kong leg of his sprawling After Hours Til Dawn Tour. With just over a week until showtime, he took time out of rehearsals to meet Leung and Lau, who are considered royalty in Hong Kong cinema.
Lau shared the encounter on her Instagram account late Tuesday night, posting a series of photos that captured the trio together. In one image, Leung and The Weeknd sit side by side in what appears to be a warm, intimate restaurant setting, engaged in conversation. Another photo shows the Grammy-winning artist posing alongside the married couple.
The Weeknd also personalised a handwritten note expressing his gratitude for their hospitality. He later reposted Lau’s content to his own social media channels, adding a distinctly Hong Kong touch: the soundtrack to Wong Kar-wai’s 1994 classic Chungking Express, featuring Faye Wong’s dreamy Cantonese track “Dream Lover” (夢中人). The choice was a nod to the film’s enduring cultural legacy and its association with the city’s romantic, nocturnal energy—fitting for an artist whose music often explores late-night moods.
The dinner marks a meeting of global pop and Hong Kong’s golden-age cinema. Leung, a multiple award-winning actor known for In the Mood for Love and Hard Boiled, and Lau, a celebrated actress and producer, have long been fixtures of the city’s entertainment scene. Their willingness to host the superstar underscores Hong Kong’s continued pull as a cultural crossroads.
The upcoming concerts at Kai Tak Sports Park are expected to be a major event for the newly opened venue, which has been positioning itself as a premier destination for large-scale international performances. The Weeknd’s four-night residency will feature his signature blend of synth-pop, R&B, and theatrical visuals, drawing fans from across Asia.
For the artist, the Hong Kong shows are part of a broader global tour that has seen him perform to stadium crowds worldwide. But this visit carries added significance: it is his first time performing at Kai Tak, and the intimate connection with local cultural figures signals a genuine engagement with the city.
Fans attending the concerts can expect a meticulously produced spectacle, complete with his catalog of hits spanning Starboy, Blinding Lights, and Save Your Tears. Meanwhile, the sight of The Weeknd breaking bread with Leung and Lau has already become one of the most talked-about moments of his visit—proof that even the biggest global stars are not immune to the allure of Hong Kong’s star power.
With the concert countdown now underway, all eyes will be on Kai Tak as The Weeknd prepares to deliver what promises to be a career-defining performance in one of Asia’s most vibrant cities.
