The Weeknd Hong Kong Song: Faye Wong Sample Explained

The Weeknd debuted an unreleased song called "Hong Kong" on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the first of his 4 Kai Tak Stadium shows. It uses the melody and vocals of a Faye Wong Cantopop classic, and he played it with no warning. Here's what the song is, who helped it blow up, and when you can still see him play it.

Watch The Weeknd Perform 'Hong Kong' Live

Why Is The Weeknd's Hong Kong Song Trending?

Nobody saw it coming. The Weeknd unveiled "Hong Kong" mid-show on the After Hours Til Dawn Tour, with no advance notice.

The track uses the melody and vocals of Faye Wong's Cantonese song "Seasonal Wind" (季候風). A Hong Kong-themed video played on the screens at the same time. It showed blue-toned shots of the city's streets and skyline, inspired by Wong Kar-wai, and ended on a foggy night view of Victoria Harbour.

One fan called the song "a love letter" to the city. Another hoped it would reach Spotify.

That brings up the big question. No official streaming release or date has been announced. For now, the only way to hear it is live.

• Song: "Hong Kong" (unreleased)
• Debuted: Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Kai Tak Stadium
• Uses: the melody and vocals of Faye Wong's "Seasonal Wind"
• Release date: not announced
• Dates left: Sunday, October 25, then Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, all at 8 p.m. local time

If you're seeing a different date on US posts, that's the time difference. The show started at 8 p.m. in Hong Kong.

Who Gave The Weeknd's Hong Kong Song a Boost?

Pop Base and Kurrco both posted that he premiered "Hong Kong" on opening night. That's how the news reached fans outside the stadium.

The buildup started days earlier. Tony Leung and Carina Lau hosted a dinner for The Weeknd in Hong Kong before the concerts. Afterward, he posted a photo set to Faye Wong's "Dream Person", the theme from the 1994 film Chungking Express.

Looking back, that post was a hint. We can't say for sure it was planned, but it pointed straight at Faye Wong.

Who Is Faye Wong, and What Is "Seasonal Wind"?

If you're new to her, Faye Wong is a Cantopop singer. Cantopop is pop music sung in Cantonese, the main language of Hong Kong.

"Seasonal Wind" is one of her Cantonese songs, and it's the one at the heart of "Hong Kong." 

They also describe the new song differently. Some say sample, others say interpolation. The Standard says it uses her melody and vocals, so that's the wording we're sticking with.

What Else Is in The Weeknd's Kai Tak Stadium Concert?

The Hong Kong run is 4 shows over 2 weekends: October 24 and 25, and October 30 and 31. Tatler Asia says the shows present the After Hours, Dawn FM and Hurry Up Tomorrow trilogy.

"Hong Kong" is a surprise on top of that. We don't know whether it will stay in the set, and nothing has been confirmed. That's just a guess.

(More: another live moment from his Asia run in Seoul.)

(More: how the Starboy and After Hours eras compare, if you're new to the sound behind this tour.)

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The Weeknd Hong Kong Song FAQ

What is The Weeknd's "Hong Kong" song?

It's an unreleased song he debuted live at Kai Tak Stadium on October 24, 2026. It uses the melody and vocals of Faye Wong's "Seasonal Wind."

What is the release date for The Weeknd's "Hong Kong"?

There isn't one. No official streaming release or date has been announced.

Which Hong Kong shows are left?

There are 3 left, all at 8 p.m.: Sunday, October 25, Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.

Who is Faye Wong?

She's a Cantopop singer, meaning she sings pop in Cantonese. The Weeknd's song uses her track "Seasonal Wind" (季候風).