Blackpink fever hits Hong Kong as fans pack Kai Tak for final leg of world tour

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jess MaJanuary 24, 2026 at 12:53 PM

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Blackpink's world tour concluded in Hong Kong with three concerts at the Kai Tak Sports Park, starting on Saturday. The concerts drew large crowds of fans, many traveling from mainland China, creating a pink-themed atmosphere throughout the area as early as Friday. Fans filled the venue and nearby malls, waving lightsticks and wearing matching outfits. Local businesses reported a 30% increase in sales due to the influx of concertgoers. The Hong Kong shows marked the final stop of the group's "Deadline" world tour, which began in July of the previous year.

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Hong Kong

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