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

Fans flocked to catch the final leg of Blackpink’s world tour in Hong Kong, with shops reporting around a 30 per cent boost 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 lightsticks filled the venue and nearby malls.“It feels more familiar watching [Blackpink] at home. The atmosphere here is great,” said Matt Chan, 29.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 in 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.