HONG KONG – After decades in the industry and six rejected applications for the city’s premier venue, veteran singer Zhang Mingmin will finally realize a lifelong dream. The 70-year-old crooner announced Tuesday that his “My Chinese Heart” tour will stop in Hong Kong on Nov. 28 at the newly built Kai Tak Sports Park’s Arena, marking his first solo concert in the city.
At a press conference in Tsim Sha Tsui on Tuesday, Zhang was joined by longtime friends and fellow entertainers including To Yin-ko and Li Lung-kei, who came to show their support. The singer, known for his patriotic anthem “My Chinese Heart,” revealed that he had applied for a booking at the Hong Kong Coliseum six times over the past decade—only to receive no response each time.
Encouraged by friends to try the newly completed Kai Tak venue, Zhang said he was surprised when his application was approved almost immediately. “I’m overjoyed because my dream has always been to hold a solo concert in Hong Kong. I’ve never done one before. If I couldn’t fulfill this wish, I would have felt deep regret,” he said, adding with a chuckle that after waiting so long, he’s just relieved to secure at least one show. “I’m only afraid that one night might not be enough—that the venue won’t be full.”
The singer, who turns 70 this year, said he was deeply moved by the turnout of friends at the press conference. He plans to invite several guest performers to the stage, expressing special hope that childhood friends To Yin-ko and Li Lung-kei will join him.
“To has been busy with one mainland Chinese drama after another, but I’ve known him since I was 18. I really hope we can sing together—though I’m afraid he might refuse because he’s a better singer than me, and I’m worried he’ll outshine me,” Zhang said with a smile. “Li is also very busy, but I hope he can participate. They both came to support me today—we’ll see if their schedules allow.”
The announcement comes as Hong Kong’s entertainment industry increasingly looks to the Kai Tak Sports Park as a versatile alternative to traditional venues. The arena, part of the city’s largest sports and entertainment complex, is expected to host a range of international events in the coming years.
For Zhang, whose career spans more than four decades, this concert represents more than a milestone—it is a personal and professional culmination. He first rose to fame in the 1980s and has remained a beloved figure across Greater China, particularly for his renditions of patriotic and folk-inspired songs.
Tickets for the Nov. 28 show are expected to go on sale in the coming weeks, with fans eager to witness a piece of Hong Kong music history. As Zhang put it, “If you have a dream, don’t let it go. It took me years, but I’m finally here.”
The concert will take place at the Kai Tak Arena, with further details on ticketing and guest performers to be announced.
