Fans flocked to catch the final leg of Blackpink’s world tour in Hong Kong, with shops reporting a boost of around 30 per cent in business from concertgoers.
Kai Tak Sports Park turned into a pink-dotted sea of fans on Saturday, as attendees in matching outfits or waving the band’s signature light sticks filled the venue and nearby shopping centres.
“It feels more familiar watching [Blackpink] at home. The atmosphere here is great,” 29-year-old Matt Chan said.
Saturday’s show marked the first of three concerts by the South Korean girl group in Hong Kong, the final stop on their Deadline world tour that began last July.
As early as Friday, the complex was already awash with the group’s signature pink hue, with lights illuminating buildings while giant posters and rows of flags adorned the area.
Many of Saturday’s concertgoers were mainland Chinese fans who had travelled to the city to see their idols, with some saying they planned to stay a few extra days in Hong Kong.
Flora Hu, 11, flew in from Beijing with her mother, classmate Ruby Tao and Tao’s mother to see Blackpink perform live.