The Weeknd Releases Travelogue Music Video for 'Hong Kong'
The Weeknd has released a cinematic travelogue music video for his single 'Hong Kong', featuring Cantopop icon Faye Wong and supermodel Ming Xi.
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Key points
- The Weeknd released the official music video for 'Hong Kong' on Thursday, Nov. 12.
- The Evan Larsen-directed video features Faye Wong on guest vocals and Ming Xi as a co-star.
- The track previously broke streaming records on NetEase Cloud Music and QQ Music in China.
The Weeknd premiered a brooding, travelogue-style music video for his standalone single "Hong Kong" on Thursday, November 12. Directed by Evan Larsen, the visual captures the vibrant daytime and nocturnal energy of Hong Kong Island and Mong Kok, blending atmospheric imagery with guest vocals from Cantopop legend Faye Wong and a starring appearance by Chinese supermodel Ming Xi.
Fans of the artist will want to tune in as the project showcases his first new musical offering of the year, following the recent conclusion of his massive global stadium run. The video features cinematic sequences of the singer navigating bustling local markets, smoking in a dim bar, and visiting a karaoke lounge, contrasted with sweeping night shots of Ming Xi speeding through a tunnel in a red sports car.
The track previously made waves when it received its live premiere on October 24 at Kai Tak Stadium during the opening night of the artist's four-show engagement. According to project releases, the song has already shattered records across major Chinese platforms, securing the largest first-day debut for a non-Mandarin track in five years on NetEase Cloud Music and the biggest debut ever for a Western male act on QQ Music.
What to watch next: The Weeknd recently wrapped up his extensive After Hours Til Dawn tour on November 5 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after visiting 30 countries. Future release dates for upcoming projects have not yet been announced.
Source Billboard — billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/the-weeknd-video-hong-kong-single-wa… ↗
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