SING AND PLAY

First memory of Chanel?

Leah Dou: My first memory of Chanel is from a song. My mom is a singer. And she has a song called 'CHANEL'.

Behind-The-Scenes of Faye Wong's The Protagonist Themesong

Sun Hao, Producer:

(I told Faye Wong) You pick which studio to use. The company pays, not me. But Faye was really nice about it. She just picked the one she usually uses - a really small studio. Then she told me, 'Don't bring a bunch of people. Just the two of us. Just bring one sound engineer, that's it.' I thought she'd bring her own engineer. We agreed on a day to record. She said, 'Lets do it at 3 (o'clock)'.

We got there at 2 to set everything up. Then she said, 'You can have a drink.' I said, 'Wait - we can drink while recording?' She said, 'Have a drink. It helps you relax.' She's really great. She had her staff bring two bottles of whiskey for Peng Peng. I truly admire Faye Wong.

She said, 'Lets do a run-through before we actually record.' When she went into the booth for the run-through I realized she's someone who practices everything until she knows it inside out. She had the song completely memorized. We're used to just reading from the score while recording. I believe that only when you know the song best then you really shape the phrasing beautifully. And for all the chorus parts...she adapted them from the dramatic style of Qinqiang opera.

[TRANSLATION] The Frames of Cheung Man Wah

I started photographing Faye Wong with the album No Regrets —back when she still went by the name Shirley Wong. I told the team at Cinepoly, 'I’d really love to shoot Faye!' so they handed the entire project—including the art direction—over to me to give it a try. We shot that album over two days in Macau, and I was the one who cast the male model seen embracing Faye on the cover. Later, for the 1995 album Decadent Sounds of Faye, I began collaborating with stylist Titi Kwan and art director Thomas Chan. Back then, a singer would usually spend 8 days making an album; with Faye, it was at least 8 days shooting photos — album covers plus promotional photos for various magazines. Add in concert shoots and commercials, and we saw each other constantly throughout the year. Faye was, of course, a wonderful subject, and we worked very closely during that period. I recall that her daughter, Tong Tong, and my own daughter were about a year apart in age. We would get together for dinner and even play mahjong at her home. Although, I’m someone who prefers to keep a certain distance from stars—call it a conscious choice to stay grounded. I always feared that getting too close might compromise the photography—that I might fail to capture the specific vibe the audience wanted to see. I’ve always believed that distance creates beauty.

Is Faye Wong a dream pop legend?

Faye Wong Japan Fan Club Goods

On this day! Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Faye Wong's 13th studio album “浮躁”, released on June 3, 1996. 💿 This experimental album blends rock and psychedelic styles, featuring tracks co-produced by Zhang Yadong, Dou Wei, and the Cocteau Twins. Let's revisit this avant-garde album today! 🎵

Terry Chan, the concert musical director for Faye's Scenic Tour, posted a throwback clip

No click track, no backing tracks, my synthesizer arpeggiators triggered in real time, no in-ear monitors , testing Walkman type earphones on FW. 🔥🔥🔥

Before algorithms decided what a pop star should look like, Mandopop had its own visual language. These five covers weren't selling a fantasy. They were making a statement.

Lisa Ono covers 'I'm Willing'

2026.05.20 Digital Single "My Wish" Released A cover of a famous song by Faye Wong, a leading artist from China (original title: "我願意"). While there were times during the China tour when covers of Chinese songs were performed, this particular number received a strong response from the audience. This cover was recorded during the production of the latest album "Sue Ann ~ Homage to Antonio Carlos Jobim", and is sung softly in Mandarin with Masaki Hayashi's piano accompaniment. Streaming link：https://lisaono.lnk.to/woyuanyi

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I just listened to it tonight and yeah, it's another themesong :)

Background info I pulled from various news sources:

It's a themesong for a new TV drama called "The Protagonist”, produced by Zhang Yimou and premieres on May 10th on CCTV-1 and Tencent. This is Faye and Zhang Yimou's second collaboration after the film "Hero" 24 years ago.

[TRANSLATION] Faye Wong was spotted attending a play in Beijing. Her relaxed and powerful 5-word response earned praise – truly the demeanor of a heavenly queen

56-year-old pop diva Faye Wong has been living a semi-retired life in recent years, rarely making public appearances. On May 1st, while attending the play "Faust" starring Yin Fang at the Beijing Arts Center, she was photographed by fans. Her friends tried to stop them, but Faye Wong herself said, "Why bother with her?" This instantly sparked heated discussion online and quickly became a trending topic.

Fans recap the scene

The fan and entertainment blogger "Yueyue Meng," who filmed Faye Wong at the theater that day, shared the footage on social media. The video shows Faye Wong wearing a mask and no makeup. She was dressed casually in an athletic jacket, her hair loosely tied in a bun, in a low-key appearance at the theater. After the performance, she was led away by staff.

The blogger spotted her idol and waited at the exit, immediately taking out her phone to film her. Faye Wong's staff, seeing this, became quite nervous and asked, "Shouldn't you do something about that person?" Unexpectedly, Faye Wong, far from being displeased, calmly waved her hand and said, "Who cares? It's nothing, why bother with her?" She then added, "Don't worry about it, don't worry about it," her tone was relaxed and natural, instantly shifting the atmosphere from tense to relaxed, even eliciting laughter.

Faye Wong appeared slightly taken aback when she saw the camera.

The fan recounted the incident in a post. She wrote, "Faye Wong's original voice is here! She told her staff: 'Don't worry about it!' I felt like I was dreaming when I bumped into Faye Wong! Of course I had to take out my phone to record!"

Regarding some netizens' questions about whether Faye Wong seemed to be signaling "Don't take pictures" with her eyes, the fan explained carefully: "What really happened was that Faye Wong was slightly taken aback when she saw me suddenly taking pictures with my phone, but when her staff was worried that I would disturb her, she told them, 'Don't worry about it.' I myself laughed when I saw this." She also stated, "If she [Faye] hadn't allowed photos to be taken today, you wouldn't have seen these candid photos." The post also shows Faye Wong playfully making a "V" sign at the camera afterward, showing her approachable and adorable side.

Netizens praise the laid-back vibe that has remained unchanged for 30 years

After the video was released, it quickly became a trending topic within hours, garnering an astonishing number of views in a single day. Netizens left numerous comments praising her:

"Haha, that 'Why bother with her?' tone was so funny, it felt like the staff were the ones being scolded," "I really love the heavenly queen's personality," "This is the real class of the heavenly queen," "A genuine sense of ease - it's never an act."

Some netizens jokingly described her as: "Faye Wong exudes such a laid-back vibe, like a neighbor's older sister just waking up and taking a stroll!" Others marveled at her flawless appearance without makeup, saying, "You can't tell she's 56 at all; she still radiates a youthful glow."

[TRANSLATION] 'In The Mood For Love' celebration was a star-studded gathering (2000)

The celebratory party was hosted by Carina Lau to honor Tony Leung winning the Best Actor Award at Cannes.

Alcohol Tolerance Report

Gathered together in this room, the constellation of superstars didn't compete over who had won the most awards, but rather put their drinking prowess to the test. As it turned out, Brigitte Lin was content to merely take a polite sip, while Gong Li was discovered to possess a truly bottomless capacity for alcohol.

At the time, Tony Leung was abstaining from alcohol, so at the party, his girlfriend Carina Lau took on the responsibility of drinking on his behalf. Carina Lau was generally known to have a high tolerance for alcohol. However, upon encountering Gong Li, she realized the true meaning of the saying: "No matter how good you are, there is always someone out there that is better."

Gong Li drank with the uninhibited spirit typical of people from Northern China—when she says "bottoms up", she means it. Moreover, she could seamlessly switch between red wine and champagne, mixing drinks without ever getting tipsy. The savvy Carina Lau wisely kept her distance from Gong Li to avoid being the first to get completely wasted.

Faye Wong’s alcohol tolerance may be merely average, but she's incredibly bold. One should not provoke her lightly. Otherwise, she'll drink with the ferocity of a lioness—befitting her astrological sign, Leo. She will unleash her full power, making her a formidable opponent that few can withstand.

Brigitte Lin had a daughter who disliked the smell of alcohol on her mother. Therefore, no one ever pressured her to drink.