Weeknd Releases Video for "Hong Kong" Single
The Weeknd's duet with Faye Wong, first single of the year, premiered live at Kai Tak Stadium.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Pop
The Weeknd released the music video for "Hong Kong", a duetted power ballad with Cantopop singer Faye Wong, featuring model Ming Xi and intercut footage of cars, city lights and Abel Tesfaye. The single first debuted live at Kai Tak Stadium on October 24, with the video playing on a giant screen during the premiere.
Why it matters
"Hong Kong" is the Weeknd's first single of the year, and its pairing with a Cantopop artist marks a notable collaboration for the Toronto-born pop star. No full streaming release on Western services has been announced yet, so listeners in most markets cannot yet access the track.
The single's live premiere took place on October 24 at Kai Tak Stadium, the only dated milestone in the source, with the video released November 12, 2026. Commercial streaming figures and chart performance have not yet been reported, and no full release date for Western platforms has been set.
The players
The Weeknd
Canadian singer-songwriter Abel Tesfaye, known professionally as The Weeknd, is one of the best-selling pop and R&B artists of his generation.
Faye Wong
Faye Wong is a Chinese singer and actress widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Cantopop.
The details
The video for "Hong Kong" intercuts footage of cars and city lights with scenes of Abel Tesfaye, and was shot on a set that may or may not be near Hong Kong. The song also features a duet with Faye Wong, and the track debuted live at Kai Tak Stadium with the video shown on a giant screen.
Timeline
October 24: "Hong Kong" premieres live at Kai Tak Stadium.
November 12, 2026: Music video for "Hong Kong" is released.
Industry Dynamics
The live-premiere-first approach used for "Hong Kong" follows the pattern The Weeknd set when he debuted the Anitta-assisted "Rio" before its wider release. The single also reflects a broader pop trend of cross-regional collaborations, here pairing a Western pop star with a Cantopop icon.
Listeners in most markets cannot yet stream "Hong Kong" on Western services, since no full release has been announced. Fans can watch the official video released November 12, 2026, while the full track's availability on platforms remains to be confirmed.
The takeaway
Watch for an announced streaming date, since the video's release does not yet make the full single available to most listeners. Following the artist's official channels is the best way to learn when the track arrives on major platforms.
Further reading
For more on artists blending genres across markets, explore Pop coverage on Wisevoter.
